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Alfa Romeo 8c Competition Presentation books & MR model?

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  1. defiant

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    #1 defiant, Dec 7, 2020
    Hello!

    Long time lurker here... After a very long time, and with help from DWR46's considerable knowledge, I finally brought one home!

    To any former 8c owners who would be willing to part with, or to any who know of a source for the following, please let me know. As I intend for this to reside with me till I expire, I've managed to source most of the "accessories" that belong with the 8c but am still searching for these two:
    • The "book/brochure" in metal/carbon/leather for the coupe.
    • The MR 1/18 model in comp red with a red interior.
    Thanks very much and stay safe out there!
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  2. The Red Baron

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    #2 The Red Baron, Dec 9, 2020
    One the the most artist and beautiful cars made.
    And the exhaust sound to die for.
     
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  3. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 amenasce, Dec 9, 2020
    Congratulations!

    I love the 8c. It's a typical Alfa. Gorgeous, sounds amazing and flawed.
     
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  4. DWR46

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    #4 DWR46, Dec 10, 2020
    Joe: What is the "flaw"?
     
  5. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 amenasce, Dec 10, 2020

    Took me a while to realize i am joe after i changed my name here :).

    The flaw is the handling on anything but super smooth roads. Everytime i drove it on roads that were just a bit bumpy, the rear would get loose. I dont know if it's due to the chassis being carbon or what but i even did a comparison the same day on the same roads driving a 458 and the 458 handled the roads much better.

    Still a very desirable car.
     
  6. DWR46

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    #6 DWR46, Dec 10, 2020
    Amenasce (Joe): You are obviously a much faster driver than I am!! I have never noticed any faults in the handling. I agree the car is quite stiffly suspended, but I feel that is part of the "throwback" to another era. My assessment is the Alfa 8C is the 250GT SWB Berlinetta of today. It has all the same attributes.
     
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    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 amenasce, Dec 10, 2020

    But that's the thing, i was not driving super fast. Maybe 70/80 mph.
    I have longed dreamed of the day i am wealthy enough to buy one and have a manual gb retrofitted..it would be one of the most perfect car then!
     
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    #8 The Red Baron, Dec 10, 2020
    Took my Spyder / Spider (whatever) on a trip recently and it performed fantastic. No bouncing around at all.
    Dont like putting figures on speed but could have been a little more than above.
     
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    #9 defiant, Dec 11, 2020
    FL isn't known for having many great "driver's roads," but there are a few (very) short stretches locally... it has been a blast so far! (albeit, our roads are generally in pretty good condition around here.) Met up with my Brother-in-law with his GT3 RS yesterday for a drive around on a good weather day... the shifts on that thing are incredible, but we both agree the sound of the 8c is incomparable.

    I'm sure it's not great for a sale to some unknown future owner, but I'm going to enjoy driving this for as long as I can!
     
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    #10 defiant, Nov 26, 2021
    Bump/update:

    Still searching for these and the wife is looking for Christmas gift ideas. If you know of either, please let me know!

    Happy (belated) Thanksgiving and Holidays!

    regards,
     
  11. DWR46

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    #11 DWR46, Nov 27, 2021
    Sean: Check your email.
     
  12. Davethechemist

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    #12 Davethechemist, Oct 18, 2022
    Hi. Just wondering if Sean did check his email or whether or not you still had some info on the original "book/brochure" in metal/carbon/leather for the coupe.
    Thanks in advance
     
  13. defiant

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    #13 defiant, Oct 18, 2022
    Hi Dave! I have the presentation book, still searching for the carbon/leather dealer version. You have a lead?
     
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    #15 defiant, Jan 24, 2023
    Update: Found everything with the help of Fchat members; thank you!

    There are two items remaining (that I didn't know I was searching for at original posting):
    • The key fob "jacket" (see photo)
    • Factory repair manuals/parts catalogs.
    As I plan to keep till expiration (then let the family figure out whether to keep or sell!), I'm seeking these to ensure she remains in ideal condition!

    If anyone has a repair manual and pages from the parts catalog, please let me know.

    All the best!

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  16. DWR46

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    #16 DWR46, Jan 24, 2023
    Sean: There are no hard copies of Repair Manuals or Parts Catalogs to my knowledge. They are available online ONLY to dealers.
     
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    #17 defiant, Jul 3, 2023
    Update - found the key fob jackets... will still need a dealer willing to copy/share the repair manuals or provide a method to share... if anyone knows of one, please let me know. Thank you!
     

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