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Alfa 8C

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  1. John Vardanian

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    No idea, but I imagine the magazice articles mentioned by Fantasy Junction would have some details. I'd love to get a look at the crank.


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  3. Simon

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    Tiff Needel tested one of these Appennine replicas on the "old" Top Gear. He talked about the engine design and construction. You might find something on youtube.
    Beautiful looking car.

     
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    What you been doing Ed spying in garage!
     
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    Sean...

    For the work/cost that went into creating it it still seems like a good deal....
     
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    Absolutely fascinating and very nicely done! It must be fun to drive, although, for $375K, there are many alternatives to consider even if one doesn't want a real vintage car.
     
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    Fantasy has a sale pending on the car.
     
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    It's just 2 Alfa Romeo "Nord" production engines inline ... why they simply did not purchase a replica 8c engine confuses me, they are made to keep the old P3's, etc. going.

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    The confusion will relate to price given the replica 8C engines run over $200,000+,this Alfetta based engine was built by Weslake in UK with 8 Cylinder crank, cams and rods & more. It is amazing to drive given weight & performance.
     
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