Alfa Romeo Weyman special upcycled GTV 2.0

One of a kind and hat off to whoever had this level of imagination and the skills and determination to see it through to completion. No mean feat using the transaxle and reversing the De dion axle into Triumph underpinnings. The amazing thing is that this little pocket rocket can comfortably accommodate driver and passenger well over 6ft tall, is so easy to get in and out of and has a hood that goes up and folds right down in a few seconds. Westfield seats were fitted by me and it has a servo assisted clutch. I've done away with the gated gear change which I had previously thought was needed as it was built that way. However for me at least its proving to be more instinctive and fluid ungated. Being so light on the level its a matter of choice to move off in first or second. Of all the changes on the Alfa transaxle, or this one at any rate, the one between first to second ratios is the least good in terms of being both a tad stiff and slow. It might just be down to the shortened linkage compared to the original Alfetta GTV 2.0 or alignment needing slightly more tweaking with shims. It isone of four convertibles in the collection at the moment, others being the 850cc Austin Seven special, 1275 A series Pilgrim Bulldog and the XK 4.2L powered Invicta evocation. The Weyman Alfa feels quicker than the latter due to its lightness and a lot more nimble, as well as being a raw driving experience that adds to the fun. Supposedly could do appraching 120mph but before that I'd fear its minimalist bodywork starting to coming adrift . No such concern with the massivly built Invicta, its serene in the outside lane on motorways and probably down to the mid teens mpg unlike the Weyman that is a good bit more economical. The A30, Bulldog and Seven are all have very good fuel economy for their age, ditto the two Rialtos.