hektor Posted July 15, 2022 Share #18001 Â Posted July 15, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 7 hours ago, wlaidlaw said: I can't think of any road cars that had inboard front brakes other than the Cord L29 and 810/812 cars and 2CV's. Wilson The Alfa "Sud" and its derivatives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Graham (G4FUJ) Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18002  Posted July 16, 2022 7 hours ago, hektor said: The Alfa "Sud" and its derivatives. 50 years since the launch of the Alfa Sud... (Just another bit of useless information  ). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18003  Posted July 16, 2022 Not really. Just a reminder. A pity they were let down by the sacrificial metal with which they were made. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18004  Posted July 16, 2022 My wife had the later derivative of the Alfasud, the 33, a SportWagon in her case. She had the earlier version (1.7L - 118 BHP) with carburettors and without power steering. It was quite quick, if rather thirsty and oddly for an Alfa Romeo, reliable and rust free. However once the tyres were worn, which was a pretty short period, the steering became very heavy and with even worse torque steer than my 99 Saab Turbo. The front tyres only lasted around 5,000 miles a pair. Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18005  Posted July 16, 2022 2 hours ago, hektor said: Not really. Just a reminder. A pity they were let down by the sacrificial metal with which they were made. We lived in Zimbabwe for two years shortly after independence. They imported Alfa Suds (possibly in kit form for local assembly - I'm not sure). The climate was such that, in general, cars just did not rust (the weather was either totally dry, or, in the rainy season, it made its mind up, p****d down for a few hours each day, then dried off quickly in the sun). There was just one car though that even so did suffer from rust - the Alfa Sud. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18006  Posted July 16, 2022 The "Suds" were assembled in South Africa from a CKD pack. Similar climate here with the same results.  Pity as they were delightful to drive when fitted with 1500cc or more engines. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18007  Posted July 16, 2022 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 hours ago, wlaidlaw said: My wife had the later derivative of the Alfasud, the 33, a SportWagon in her case. She had the earlier version (1.7L - 118 BHP) with carburettors and without power steering. It was quite quick, if rather thirsty and oddly for an Alfa Romeo, reliable and rust free. However once the tyres were worn, which was a pretty short period, the steering became very heavy and with even worse torque steer than my 99 Saab Turbo. The front tyres only lasted around 5,000 miles a pair. Wilson, I had the Monte Carlo SportWagon. I had the front sub-frame lowered and fitted Ford Cortina springs to the rear to reduce squatting under acceleration. After that tyre consumption was not excessive. As you can see, the external mirrors were removed to be able to fit between parked cars and the tram-cars which clog up Melbourne's streets. The original brakes were appalling so fitted Mercedes-Benz discs with Holden HSV calipers. With the further improvements to the engine I would still be driving it today if it had not been "tail-ended".  I gave it to the son of my panel-beater who after repair is still driving it, a thirty seven year old car, an Alfa without rust! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited July 16, 2022 by hektor 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=4471805'>More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18008  Posted July 16, 2022 hektor, your car isn´t an ALFA anymore. Maybe that´s the reason the car decided not to rust. It thinks it is an Alfordmercholden Monte Carlo. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18009  Posted July 16, 2022 Here another crop of the riddle car btw.   Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=4471827'>More sharing options...
Viv Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18010 Â Posted July 16, 2022 14 hours ago, hektor said: The Alfa "Sud" and its derivatives. The VW K70 had inboard front disc brakes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18011  Posted July 16, 2022 Could the mystery car be a Glas 1300 GT cabriolet? Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18012 Â Posted July 16, 2022 Neighter a K70 nor a Glas 1300. Have a look at the second photo, that reveales the car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18013  Posted July 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Rona!d said: hektor, your car isn´t an ALFA anymore. Maybe that´s the reason the car decided not to rust. It thinks it is an Alfordmercholden Monte Carlo. Very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18014 Â Posted July 16, 2022 DKW F12 Baur Cabriolet circa '64? Philip. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18015  Posted July 16, 2022 Philip, you got it. The second photo/crop couldn´t end with another answer 😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18016  Posted July 16, 2022 AUTO UNION DKW F12 Roadster, 1964. 2+2 seater, advertised in this nice film as a 4-seater with two little kids in the back on holiday in Italy. As a limousine often highly tuned from 45 to nearly 100 hp and still used in historic racing event. == Personal statement: What an ugly duck! I´d prefer a DKW Monza Coupe (here the rear) or the predecessor of the brazilian DKW Puma, the DKW Malzoni GT    Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=4471928'>More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted July 16, 2022 Share #18017  Posted July 16, 2022 Your turn, Philip 😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted July 17, 2022 Share #18018  Posted July 17, 2022 Thank you, Ronald! OK; here's your next puzzle. Make and model will suffice; Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Philip. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Philip. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=4472284'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 17, 2022 Share #18019 Â Posted July 17, 2022 Definitely European, with its tilt-out rear side window. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted July 17, 2022 Share #18020 Â Posted July 17, 2022 European is correct, Stuart. Philip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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