Solid looking Alpine

[Jeff Scoville]

Compared to the "Rust Weevil" I just picked up, this thing is a GEM!
Then again, just about anything would be nice compared to that piece of scrap I bought!
Anyhow, thought I'd post it in case someone missed it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Othe...98QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6472QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


At least I got the 2 stainless rear window pieces I wanted.
But this one has them also, and a car to boot!

 

[Chuck Ingram]

And you don't even need the bullet holes decal for the windshield

 

[skywords]

And pieces of Vinnie and Thumper in the back.

 

[V6 JOSE]

The top alone is worth the asking price. It is a bit rough, but if the floors aren't all rusted out, it would make a good candidate for a cheap conversion.

Jose

 

[P. Scofield]

Pretty rare combo.....Black with red. Looks like a car that should be saved!

P

 

[Bill Blue]

Compared to the "Rust Weevil" I just picked up, this thing is a GEM!

At least I got the 2 stainless rear window pieces I wanted.

Jeff, don't forget the intake manifold. That thing can be cleaned up be worth about 150.

You are truly a rich man!

Bill

 

[Jeff Scoville]

Yes Bill, there are a couple things I may be able to salvage and end up with my trim for free.
That is to say if I can salvage my clothes which smell of "varnish" from the decades old gasoline!
I should probably see if the crossmember and diff are rebuildable cores, Ian might want them for stock. My only concern is the strength of the front member considering the non-existant front sheetmetal.
Holy mackeral though, does that thing STINK!

Anyhow, I hope someone saves the black/red one here.

 

[turbinepete]

I will try and get it.

If anybody needs the engine and transmission, let me know. I would however like to keep the OD for my Series 2 if there is one.

Thanks.

 

[todd reid]

I live appox 15 miles away from Coplay. If I can be of any service to anyone please let me know.

 

[jmthehermit]

The car was purchased in Paris and delivered on 12/5/1965. The first service at 500 miles was done in Belgium on 14/5/65.

 

[Steve Kirk]

The auction was ended early. Did someone buy the car?

Hopefully is will be saved.

 

[jmthehermit]

Yes, I bought it this afternoon. I made a quick deal and didn't even need a mask or a gun. Actually I bought a hard top with a car attached to it.

 

[Jeff Scoville]

Yes, I bought it this afternoon. I made a quick deal and didn't even need a mask or a gun. Actually I bought a hard top with a car attached to it.

Just don't throw the rest of the car away!

Consider yourself lucky, I bought half a hardtop with half a car!!!!!!!!

I have a feeling the seller screwed themselves on this one, I would imagine it to have gone higher than what you probably paid. I guess if the seller had been a true Alpine enthusiast, they would have seen the actual gem they were offering.

Nice buy.

 

[jmthehermit]

The owner did know what Sunbeams are but he is mostly a Shelby Mustang man. I also saw a picture of his GT-40 which was referred to as a continuation series built in England powered by a 302 engine. I popped up my tiger project pics and we talked cars.