Meet Julia..

[LotusLocost]

The pic is from a 1969 Autodelta 1600 GTA, raced under Group 5 regulations. Apparently they were introduced in 1969 and from 1970 on they seem to be integrated in the bodywork.

Thanks alot Ferrer! I will investigate more around the Group 5 term, you shout out if you find out any more!

that's one sexy car. i think you should ship her down here fred, you know, to protect it against corrosion..

yeah.. like that is going to happen

Seeing Egg Nog post I thought you could egg nog test Julia! Not that I doubt it's your car, but you know, just to follow UCP traditions

I will one day.

Does Julia know her steering wheel is on the wrong side?

I don't think so.. but don't tell her.. you know how girls can be

Great ride! Have you ever considered converting her back into a street car?

Thanks!

No. I will probably never do that. Instead I would like to find a similar one for the road.

Welcome to the Italian camp, Fred!

Thank you very much!

He's polar, the car is old and italian, and stripped down for racing. Not crashing doesn't seem an option.
Now serious, I love this car. It's a shame, really....

We'll see about the crashing I guess
What's a shame? that you don't own it? don't you have one rust-bucket already? Can you handle all the rust??

You also have to factor in that Fred is a nutcase...

Yes. And I'm seeing someone for that.

i actually like this.not because of its roots with the Scuderia

Wow.. Thats a first


Thanks for the comments to all the others to.
I'll keep you updated throughout the season and when upgrades are done

[Vaigra]

I'll keep you updated throughout the season and when upgrades are done

Can I suggest one upgrade I'm sure she'll appreciate? Book her a ticket to England, preferably Birmingham, or if that's not possible, I'm only 20 mins from Heathrow.

[Pando]

She's stunning and those wheels suit her perfectly. When (not if) you come to Finland, I'll clear my notoriously busy schedule and come and make her acquaintance in person.

[Ferrer]

Thanks alot Ferrer! I will investigate more around the Group 5 term, you shout out if you find out any more!

I'll let you know if I find more. Post your findings too.

[Equinox]

Very nice car. Great story about her history to. Hope you treat her well and she isn't too fussy!

But like you said... You know how women can be

[Matra et Alpine]

ni-ice
What events are you planning in the race season ?

[LotusLocost]

ni-ice
What events are you planning in the race season ?

I am planning to race in the national Historic racing series. And some races in an all italian class called Corsa Italiana. It will be great fun I hope

And thanks again for the comments

[john14]

Fred, Julia is a beautiful female... I mean car.

Your car looks superb.

[Matra et Alpine]

I am planning to race in the national Historic racing series. And some races in an all italian class called Corsa Italiana. It will be great fun I hope

It will. Friend has passed his UK racing drivers license and completed his first two races at teh weekend. he did us proud. Nice variety of cars too.
Historic saloon is where all the fun is in racing now !!!

Do you have a link for the race series ?
Friends daughter is doing her vet placement in Norway. Could see a justification for us to come visit her on a race weeked

[LotusLocost]

Fred, Julia is a beautiful female... I mean car.

Your car looks superb.

Thanks mate

It will. Friend has passed his UK racing drivers license and completed his first two races at teh weekend. he did us proud. Nice variety of cars too.
Historic saloon is where all the fun is in racing now !!!

Do you have a link for the race series ?
Friends daughter is doing her vet placement in Norway. Could see a justification for us to come visit her on a race weeked

Yeah.. The Locost (now changed name to 'Seven') class isn't what it was intended to be when it first started back in 2000.. now it is big bus or semi-trucks and 8x15 meter tents. Fun to drive yeah, but not the same gang. With the beers and the brandy at night and the more enthusiast point of view..

www.historsik-racing.no is the page, let me know if you want any translations.

http://historisk-racing.no/05/article.asp?id=266
this is a direct link to the event calender, I think you'll understand that one without translations. and I will be attending the 5 ones at the top.

You are more than welcome to see us, make sure to notify me and I'll arrange some passes for you and your gang

[Pinto_PT]

Magnificent!
You've got very good taste when it comes to cars (Locost & Julia!).

Keep us posted on the Alfa's evolutions and its/your race results.

And most of all, have fun with it!

[McReis]

Magnificent!
You've got very good taste when it comes to cars (Locost & Julia!).

No way. He has very bad taste and he was actually going for a Cayenne before he asked my opinion.
He was drunk (as usual) when he bought the Locost.

[Vaigra]

A drunk Polar Bear. It was not a pretty site.

[Pinto_PT]

No way. He has very bad taste and he was actually going for a Cayenne before he asked my opinion.
He was drunk (as usual) when he bought the Locost.

Right... So you were drunk when he asked your opinion?

Just like when you bought your RWDs, I must assume...


Yes... envy's a bitch...

[Ferrer]

Right... So you were drunk when he asked your opinion?

Just like when you bought your RWDs, I must assume...


Yes... envy's a bitch...

Of course buying an Alfa Romeo is the sanest decision one can make.