poor mans garage

[maytag]

I changed phones today..... can't find ANY of my images right now.......
Sunnuva.....

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[MYRX]

I would not give a nickel for an Italian car. My garage has seen two MGB's that suck, one burned up on a date when I turned on the windshield wipers, a GT6 Triumph, a TR6, a lotus eland, a TR7, (junk), a corvette stingray, a C5 corvette Z06 that I raced for 7 years, (awesome), a 2000 Saleen, and now that I am about to be retired I own a 2000 S Boxster that I am still 50/50 about keeping.

Two of my customers had Ferrari's, each claimed they needed another as a back-up. My room mate in college had a 1970 alpha....never ran. We always used my TR6.

I like Porsche very much! Just not sure whether I want to keep the boxster or get a good used 911.

So having raced a corvette, (quit because I had a heart attack) I sold it and bought a bass boat that will do 80+ MPH on the water LOL, That's a rush!

[morgal48]

Bought and sold my small dreams over the years. "65 Corvette fuelie. '89 3.2 Carrera Targa.

[Dave80GTSi]

I only have space for three (3) hobby cars in my garage.

Since this picture was taken:

1) Sold the X1/9 (I bought this car new in 1978) and replaced it with the Boxster S.

2) Sold the Abarth and replaced it with an Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti AWD (which is a wonderful daily driver, by the way)

And prior to this picture being taken:

3) Sold my 1979 Fiat Spider and bought the 308.

So, currently I've got the 308, the Boxster, and the Alfa.

DM

[paulofto]

I had a 1978 X1/9 from 80 to 85 when I lived in Edmonton. Drove it year round for those years. I had it serviced when still in warranty at Devonian Motors, the Ferrari/Fiat dealer just off the downtown, not sure if they still exist. Anyway I found it comforting that the electrical switchgear in my $7,000 CDN X1/9 was the same as that in the $70,000 CDN 308 (both 1978 prices). Not sure if it cheapened the 308 or upped the value X 1/9. The electricals were the achilles heal of the little FIAT. That and rust. But what a joy to drive!

[Cunningr]

Originally Posted by Dave80GTSi

I only have space for three (3) hobby cars in my garage.

Since this picture was taken:

1) Sold the X1/9 (I bought this car new in 1978) and replaced it with the Boxster S.

2) Sold the Abarth and replaced it with an Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti AWD (which is a wonderful daily driver, by the way)

And prior to this picture being taken:

3) Sold my 1979 Fiat Spider and bought the 308.

So, currently I've got the 308, the Boxster, and the Alfa.

DM

Nice looking 308, I have a friend with one here. I drove it once, couldnt really fit in it well enough. Still nice lines though.

[A 986 S]

I bought my first X1//9 fresh out of college all the way back in '78 and always had at least one until after I bought my Boxster in '16. With their razor sharp handling and rev happy (if weak) engines they were always a joy to drive. I've found my Boxster also has these positive qualities as well as a more comfortable ride, air conditioning, cruse control, and about triple the power!

Oh, the bike in the photo is an Bianchi - does that count as a poor man's Italian vehicle??

cheers - dj

[Gilles]

More X's

This picture was taken in front of my office about 15 years ago

[maytag]

Well I think I told y'all the story of my boxster being the "consolation prize" to the F355 I had made an offer on, but didn't get.

I've been a fiat guy my whole life. I've owned British cars (classic and modern) American muscle, other Italians (Maserati), lots of German cars.... etc.

The boxster is car #74 for me. And we own 6 right now.

And this morning im going to look at a '69 stingray roadster. Don't tell my wife.

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[The Radium King]

amazing hey - the 308 looks lower than the fiat. pre-75 stingray convertible is also on the list - price hasn't gone sky-high on them yet. been trying to convince the gf to trade the audi in on a giulia as a way to round-out the eu trio.

[maytag]

This one's fun. My "abarth tribute" spider.

I was trying to sort the oil pressure gauge... so ignore that. Watch the tach. And hear those carbs. Hehe. Carbs were louder than the exhaust. I had ear plugs in the glovebox.

My wife wouldn't ride in it.

Edit: forgot the link! Haha

https://youtu.be/n9k_AOmCLZ8


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[The Radium King]

that does sound fantastic. all the cool kids go to triple webers on the gt6, but i can't quite get my head around going un-british on the car. currently has two big su's; thinking of adding a third if it will fit under the hood.

how about a tatuus formula continental?

[Allegro]

Poor man's garage... ha!
If you lined up all my previous sports cars, thats about what you'd have:
'69 Triumph GT6+
'69 Fiat 124 Spider
'73 Porsche 914
'67 Mustang Fastback
'91 Miata

[Van914]

The T is a great car!

[Racer Boy]

The answer is always yes? So you actually wore socks with sandals?

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Racer Boy

The answer is always yes? So you actually wore socks with sandals?

Yes.... I do, actually, wear socks with sandals. My kids hate it.... but my wife prefers it to the odiferous alternative.

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