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Hello, hopefull newbie here. I found a 1982 GTV6 that needs some TLC and I really want the car. Problem is it's not nearby, and I don't know if I will fit inside. I'm 6'4, longer torso. Can I squeeze myself in ? I don't have to be comfortable mind you. Years ago I tried a pantera but it wasn't going to happen... no way. A liitle about me... I've only owned 60's muscle cars and want a change. Moto Guzzis' are my first love (have 3 right now and have been riding guzzis' for 17 years (half of my life). I have the Italian auto bug bad. Also, my friend Andy is the local Alfa/ferrari guru, so I have mechanacal advise if I get stuck on this project.

Sit in a hard upright chair with back to wall. Measure from chair where you ass sits to top of your head as located on wall.

For me this was 37 inches (~94cm)

When I sit in car, i have about 2-2.5 (5-7cm) inches before my head touches lowest part of liner (this is where roof starts to curve down on the side) ALSO I have a sunroof and drivers seat is not new. A no sunroof Alfa may have a little more room.

Plenty of leg room, BUT I have to wear thin shoes like sneakers or driving shoes(..because the pedals are very close)

I'm 6'2" and 2 " longer than normal in the torso (have to get custom leathers for the Aprilia....cant buy off the rack). I fit fine with some extra headroom in my GTV6. I have older seats and a sunroof. I doubt I could fit with a helmet without some fussing about.

hth,
Scott

I'm 192cm and can fit easily.
With a helmet it's harder but I can still do it.

I'm 6' 2" with long legs and arms and I fit fine even with a helmet and the seat back in its upright position. In fact the GTV 6 is one of the only performance cars in which I fit, that's part of the reason I got one.

BTW 6'2" = 188 cm

I am also 6' 2", my son is 6'4". We both fit just fine, although it's a little tight with a helmet.

Greg Gordon,
www.hiperformancestore.com

GG: fix your computer clock.....

or share your time travel secrets with me

or, if your are traveling in Europe right now...GET off the net , It's Christmas for God's sake!!


nevermind....I just saw that the time bandit struck my post , too!!

Well, due to the nature of my career I am rarely home on December 25th. Christmas at my house will be on the 27th this year. I am currently stuck in Wilmington Ohio and believe me, there is nothing to do here except surf the net.

Greg Gordon

Sounds like winslow arizona.

its even hard to get avgas there.

Greg Gordon wrote:Well, due to the nature of my career I am rarely home on December 25th. Christmas at my house will be on the 27th this year. I am currently stuck in Wilmington Ohio and believe me, there is nothing to do here except surf the net.

Greg Gordon

I understand you my friend, have the same problem myself, luckly this year thanks to seniority I get 25th and Jan 1st off, but it cought me flying several times before...

im a lil over 6'3 and other than needing to recline the seat a little more than the "normal" position i fit just fine

and yes the pedals are VERY close together..first time driveing it i got a boot stuck under the brake pedal while on the gas....i drive barefoot now

Greg Gordon wrote:Well, due to the nature of my career I am rarely home on December 25th. Christmas at my house will be on the 27th this year. I am currently stuck in Wilmington Ohio and believe me, there is nothing to do here except surf the net.

Greg Gordon

You're Santa???

Well, I do fly around on Christmas delivering packages.

Both of my sons are 6'6". That may be the max. as one can get comfortable and one can't, and they both have buzz cuts.
Mats, your post made me laugh out loud...plus you're a Bilstein guy!

Thank you gents. I just sent out the check for my '82 Balocco SE.