Re: The Berlina Comes Home

[Jon Pike <jhpike@domain.elided>]

> We got in
> the neighborhood of 25 mpg, at speeds that included a
> longish run through the Danville area with an AMG
> Mercedes and a new 7-series BMW.  I don't think they
> expected this funky little box to keep up with them at
> speeds of 80-90 mph.  (I *like* this car.)
> 

Ahhh.. wait till you get the shocks on, and whatever suspension 
freshening needed out of the way!

My first Alfa was a '69 Berlina.  When I bought it, even being 8-9 years 
old, and as far as I could tell, bone stock execpt for adjustable 
Koni's.. man could that car handle!  The slightly longer wheelbase gave 
a somewhat nicer ride over rough roads than the Spider's I owned later 
did..  Incredibly fun and comfortable to drive..  I miss her..

Jon

Formerly:
69 1750 Berlina  (first love)
58 Sprint Normale (more restoration needed than I could handle)
74 Spider (great car)
74 Spider (so great I got a second one)

Currently:
?? 
Looking for Ms Right (who probably will be another <75 Spider)

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