Hi, my name is Fred (aka - Bill) and I have a vehicle addiction. Joined the site as I now have the possibility of buying an Alpine or 2. Need help in giving the family a fair price for what they have as I don't think they know exactly what they have or their values, and quite frankly - neither do I. The running one is a 65 and I do not have any other info on it at this time. It is with the deceased fathers friend and I believe he will have first tibs on it but the family was thinking of selling it for $1500. Even without knowing anything about it - I feel if it's worth more than $1500 as the family says it's a running and road worthy Alpine. I told her I would pay that and take the scolding from the wife.
The second one, which I was offered, is a Sunbeam Alpine Series V 1725 ( they either mis-spoke or thought it was a Triumph as he also has on old MK3). Serial number of the green Alpine is B395006775. Serial number tells that it is a series V with a 1725 engine and was built during the week of 5/23 - 5/27 1966 as per this sites Tech info. Awesome help by the way - Thank you!! I did not find any other data plate and I did not look in depth as I didn't know where to look and the family was not present. It is missing parts from the engine bay - radiator and both of the carburetors at a minimum. Pics attached.
I may be way off base but I feel the care is worth at least $2000 if it will roll and the under carriage is solid - this is still unknown. Any input on value as is without knowing about undercarriage and if it rolls would be appreciated. What should be checked/inspected and how is price effected.
Bottom - line, any and all constructive info and value.
Thanks!
The second one, which I was offered, is a Sunbeam Alpine Series V 1725 ( they either mis-spoke or thought it was a Triumph as he also has on old MK3). Serial number of the green Alpine is B395006775. Serial number tells that it is a series V with a 1725 engine and was built during the week of 5/23 - 5/27 1966 as per this sites Tech info. Awesome help by the way - Thank you!! I did not find any other data plate and I did not look in depth as I didn't know where to look and the family was not present. It is missing parts from the engine bay - radiator and both of the carburetors at a minimum. Pics attached.
I may be way off base but I feel the care is worth at least $2000 if it will roll and the under carriage is solid - this is still unknown. Any input on value as is without knowing about undercarriage and if it rolls would be appreciated. What should be checked/inspected and how is price effected.
Bottom - line, any and all constructive info and value.
Thanks!
