Thinking of selling my Z... I have the GTV bug REALLY BAD

[Sean240Z]

I've always loved the E-Type, but don't think I'd get rid of my 240Z to get one. Attached are some pics of my 240Z next to an E-Type at Katie's Cars and Coffee in Great Falls Virginia from last fall. I've only seen one or two other nice 240Z at Katie's. There are usually a half dozen E-Types...

[grannyknot]

Zedyone, I understand your predicament perfectly. I have wanted one since I was kid, as you say perfect from every angle.

The subtle curve of the belt line from front to back is irresistible. I almost bought one a few years back, there was a $1000 between what he wanted and what I could afford. I asked him if I could take it for a real drive out of the city so I could convince myself to "find" the other $1000. It was fairly stock but had uprated swaybars and a racing lap belt.

All I can say is that I was disappointed. It may have been designed in the late 60's but the steering and suspension geometry is ancient. I felt it handled a notch above my Triumph TR6 which was terrible and no where near as good as the Z.

I would just advise you to take one for a spin first.

The engines are easy to work on but pricey. Not a lot of after market for them these days. Is a niche market similar to our Z's but more so.

[Fred Sigarto]

My first choice for a dream car would be a mid 60's Ford GT40. 289 w/302 head, 203 mph, down the strait @ Lemans. A beautiful car, however I'd keep my 240Z & Fairlady Z.

[Carl Beck]

This is the GTA I would buy - if I could buy it.

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Lee Midgley was the co-driver with Peter Brock at the 1973 Baja 500 - in the BRE Baja Z. Although competitors on the track Peter and Lee were friends that teamed up for the Baja.. So I have a little "Alfa" history mixed into the Baja Z..

I do agree - I would like to own a really clean, STOCK GTA - I'd take that Yellow One!! If you want one - you better grab it NOW - as they are going up in price weekly.

Carl

[anthony_c]

they are gorgeous cars, i wouldn''t blame you. but in the spirit of full disclosure, i also own one of these:

[Marty Rogan]

I have always had an insane love for alfa GTV's. I have been thinking of selling the Z and picking up an Alfa GTV 1750 or 2000. I know the all the drawbacks and tradeoffs. I know the history. I just cannot get it out of my system, and I cannot have two cars at once. I figure if I sold the Z for a fair price, I could save up for a year and then find a very good condition GTV. I know there are parts catalogs out there.

Does anybody have any experience with the mythologically beautiful cars to tall me, HELL NO, it is a mistake? I adore my Z. Love driving it. It has been and could be fun for the next 20 years. But what do you do when you cannot stop looking at Alfa's.:tapemouth

Hey looking is 80% of the fun!! It doesn't mean you HAVE to buy one. I guarantee that you will regret selling your Z. I sold my yellow '71 over threee years ago and I still regret it.

But if you insist on selling it, let me know, I just might be interested.

Enjoy the looking!

Marty

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Its the regret that scares me. Having a piece of japanese history in my garage with the looks and pedigree to back up the performance is just a blessing to own.

I know I will miss the performance of the L28!

[conedodger]

There is one for sale in the classifieds at the back of this months issue of Classic Motorsports. No real price listed but he states it's 95% done with a complete restoration and he has $35K invested. Nice cars, Way back when I was fast, a GTV-6 would show up at the events once or twice a year and wax my tail. They can be driven fast. I got the owner to switch cars with me and I beat him by a second a lap. Love to be driven aggressively. Nothing subtle about them...

[Mike W]

No way. Can't happen.

Just look at the smile the Z car brings to your face!!

Not denying the need for an Alfa, but not at the expense of the Z.

Mike.

[Travel'n Man]

I couldn't do it - too many years and memories for me.............but - if I did this would be in the top 10 choices.

[Diseazd]

Save the Z for Zedytwo_kenobi.......borrow the money to buy the Alpha. Gotta admit....the yellow one is beautiful!

[240260280z]

FYI Just saw a yellow 69 in Hemmings Jan. '14 mag. for $17k