TG team at Hinxton (Alfa challenge&something else)[with pics&vid] - Page 2

transtek · June 3rd, 2008, 02:27 AM

As above, the Top Gear team was spied at a car exhibition in the UK.

Follow this link and read all the way down for new info about a challenge in the new series:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=72499

**edit** I just saw the thread about this in the "spoilers" thread (Duh!). Enjoy the photos anyway!! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

BlaRo · June 3rd, 2008, 02:42 AM

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Cheap Alfa Challenge? *rubs hands with glee*

Boy, are some Alfisiti gonna be pissed!

P.S. lol, Hammond looks like a 17-year old preppy Cali surfer dude with that hair.

aaurora · June 3rd, 2008, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BlaRo

P.S. lol, Hammond looks like a 17-year old preppy Cali surfer dude with that hair.

I never used to be a fan of the longer hair on Richard, but he's looking better these days than he has for ages. I quite like it images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Ottobon · June 3rd, 2008, 02:53 AM

My predictions with my limited knowledge of Alfas. The V6 model will keep running, yet with electrical problems, any 4 cylinder models will run great right up until they throw a rod and or sieze. My money is on Jeremy so long as he spent all his money on the 75 then my guess is that being the oldest car at the highest price it will be in the best condition, especially considering that despite the 75 being one of the last RWD Alfas (and a great chassi at that), its a bit of a black sheep due to its styling, a.k.a. a good model can be had for cheap. Thats assuming the 75s driveshaft donuts don't give out images/smilies/tongue.gif

epp_b · June 3rd, 2008, 03:08 AM

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/coxy914/Classic%20Cars/AutoItalia08/AutoItalia009.jpg

I think I need .... a nap. Yes, that's right, a nap.

f1freak · June 3rd, 2008, 04:02 AM

Mmmm. This should be good.

I don't recognise these. Anybody know?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/coxy914/Classic%20Cars/AutoItalia08/AutoItalia093.jpg

Ottobon · June 3rd, 2008, 04:11 AM

Maybe this thread should be merged?

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Originally Posted by BlaRo

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Cheap Alfa Challenge? *rubs hands with glee*

Boy, are some Alfisiti gonna be pissed!

P.S. lol, Hammond looks like a 17-year old preppy Cali surfer dude with that hair.

Actually

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Unless the U.K. Alfa guys are dramatically different then the U.S. Alfa guys then i would doubt they would care, the Alfa guys around here actually have a really good sense of humor about themselves. Probably the only people who could care less about your opinion is the classic VW guys, but those guys are almost dangerously indifferent, i distinctly remember them crashing into eachother in the parking lot of the last trackday just for shits and giggles. Unbelievibly fast little bunnies though

Lupin_IV · June 3rd, 2008, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by f1freak

Mmmm. This should be good.

I don't recognise these. Anybody know?

They look to be Fiat Coupés.

FrenchViperFan · June 3rd, 2008, 01:59 PM

indeed

the Interceptor · June 3rd, 2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Red_Bull

20 quid?

When I read Alfa challenge, I was honestly thinking the exact same thing! images/smilies/lol.gif

robybobey · June 4th, 2008, 06:30 PM

More pics:

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/06/04/2546256884_bf0bf06251.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/06/04/2542769036_418daec41f.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/06/04/2542763320_2677bdcb95.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/06/04/2542714306_e54d8eac21.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/06/04/2542031801_486a75cea7.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/06/04/2541897647_2cc5f17a31.jpg

Viper007Bond · June 5th, 2008, 02:45 AM

That is a lotta people...

robybobey · June 5th, 2008, 01:10 PM

Yet more pics for your viewing pleasure images/smilies/biggrin.gif

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/06/05/2552110284_7ae51a786c.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/06/05/2551287215_6b701b5719.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/06/05/2551285979_3c6643000c.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/06/05/2543438326_90bece762b.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/06/05/2542623765_c21799f250.jpg

Alasondro Alegré · June 5th, 2008, 08:10 PM

It seems they were originally planning to go to an event in Bristol:

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In the run-up to the Festival we’d had an approach from the BBC’s Top Gear television programme producers who were planning a visit to an Alfa Romeo concours. In eager anticipation of the appearance of the programme’s three famous personalities we set about arranging the ‘media event’ only to be thwarted just days before their arrival by the news that Richard Hammond was in need of an emergency appendectomy.

http://www.velocetoday.com/archives/583

Cellos88GT · June 7th, 2008, 01:50 AM

I can't wait for this episode. Why do Alfa's depreciate so badly in the UK? Here in the US their value is constantly going up...

Alasondro Alegré · June 7th, 2008, 06:02 PM

^That's because they're rare items over there. Their infamous poor reliability isn't enough to bring them down.

Ottobon · June 7th, 2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alasondro Alegré

^That's because they're rare items over there. Their infamous poor reliability isn't enough to bring them down.

Alfas are totally reliable! Its just that from time to time they have a habit of spitting coolant through the air-vents, flashing their accessory lights for no reason, and locking up drive-shafts. Otherwise they run fine.

On a more serious note, i really hope the editing crew keeps the dialog, i really want to hear their rants and raves about each car.

Cellos88GT · June 7th, 2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Alasondro Alegré

^That's because they're rare items over there. Their infamous poor reliability isn't enough to bring them down.

Our Alfa Spider has been pretty reliable, I never hesitate to drive it.

Final Daihatsu · June 7th, 2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by robybobey

More pics:

Lancia Beta? Something related to last series' Africa challenge?

Cobol74 · June 7th, 2008, 08:46 PM

Alfa dealers in the UK FTL.

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robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Last Online: November 19th, 2008 Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 19 Posts: 494 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 31	Yet more pics for your viewing pleasure __________________ .

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Ottobon Joined: Nov 27th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 3,073 Car: Too many Rep Power: 30	My predictions with my limited knowledge of Alfas. The V6 model will keep running, yet with electrical problems, any 4 cylinder models will run great right up until they throw a rod and or sieze. My money is on Jeremy so long as he spent all his money on the 75 then my guess is that being the oldest car at the highest price it will be in the best condition, especially considering that despite the 75 being one of the last RWD Alfas (and a great chassi at that), its a bit of a black sheep due to its styling, a.k.a. a good model can be had for cheap. Thats assuming the 75s driveshaft donuts don't give out

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