I had an '85 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2L, prev owned by my grandfather.
Only mods i did to it were custom busted gearbox and huge painted over rust patches...
Couldn't begin to tell you the amount of troubles i had with that prick of a thing, but even now when i see one i get all nostalgic. Still would love to own an alfa again, there's just somethin about your first car....