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Thinking of selling....

Steeman01

Donation Time
Hey Everyone...

So I have come to a cross roads with Sunny.... my SV Alpine. It is a 1966. I bought for a couple of reasons, 1) pandemic project, 2) Get this cool little car on the road again (had sat since the '70's).

So it needed a lot of love. Below is a list of the major items I can recall doing. I am thinking I either cut my loses and sell now with where it is, or I continue and put more time and money in and try to breakeven (take care of cosmetic/interior,/etc.).

I am not sure what a fair price expectation for the car is. It has been a California car since new (I took a photo of the old red small title that I had to turn in when I got it back in the system). VERY solid and clean car.

Not sure what is a realistic value (no emotion attached). That is what I am hoping to get here....

I have also attached a photos taken today (not cleaned up). I have 350+ pictures that I took while doing the below work.

I have done -

New release/throwout bearing
New Clutch
New Clutch M/C
New Clutch Slave Cyl
Rebuild brakes
Turned Rotors
Turned Drums
New Pads and Shoes
New Soft brake lines
New brake M/C
Rebuild wheel cylinders
Rebuilt Calipers
New wheel cylinder pistons
New wheel bearings
New tires
New Battery
Added SIV Intake
Added 32/36 Weber carb
New Ignition Resistor
New Ignition Switch
New points
New Coil
New Spark Plugs and wires
New Rad hoses
New door, hood, trunk seals

I have the seals from SS for around the windshield and the windshield to body. Not installed.
 

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Steeman01

Donation Time
@junkman , it is a 2nd paint... Decent. The top is okay, aged original one. The mileage is 47k. I will post a pick with the top up later today when I get home.
 

Steeman01

Donation Time
@junkman here are some pics from about a year ago, with the top up.... I do have a brand new seal for the top where it meets the windshield as well. Thanks.
 

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junkman

Gold Level Sponsor
It's a nice looking ride. As far as what it's worth, the more you do, the higher your potential gain. Seems to be cosmetics are what she needs, that said, the market for Sunbeams in general is pretty soft right now. I think if you want to get out of it, watch the market, BAT, Ebay and here while continuing to pick at the details. Good Luck with the sale.
 

Steeman01

Donation Time
Thanks @junkman, good point about being a soft market for Alpines at the moment. I would imagine, Spring would help with better sales as well.

I have been leaning towards just doing the interior and roof and enjoy for another year... Maybe that's whats in the cards...

I was just looking to get a vehicle that is more appropriate for a family of 5...

Hmmm.....
 

Steeman01

Donation Time
Hey @wantasunbeam, yes, I have every receipt for everything and every part I bought as well as an Excel spreadsheet where I have it all listed and the price/cost spelled out as well and hundreds of photos.
 

wantasunbeam

Gold Level Sponsor
Not sure if you have received my last few pm’s?
I’m ready to come down there on the Amtrack to purchase the Alpine and will not be available from the 25 of Feb to the 10th of March.
If you are looking for a Family vehicle I have a nice restored 91 4Runner to trade.
 

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