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1977 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce - Restoration Project on 2040-cars

Year:1977 Mileage:73157
Location:

Durham, Connecticut, United States

Durham, Connecticut, United States

Purchased from an Estate Sale of a car collector in 2013. 

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 49 State Non-Catalyst Model.  Has black canvas convertible top.   Also included Parrish Plastics black vinyl hardtop. 

Solid, complete original car with the exception of headlight trim rings, clutch slave cylinder.  The spare tile wheel well is rotted and needs replacement.   Body and interior are decent, dash is in good condition, frame is solid and straight, floor pans are solid.  Overall, the car is an excellent restoration candidate.

The driver's side front fender is missing paint as you can see by the photos, small rip in driver's side car seat.  Surface rust in various spots on the body.

All ignition parts were replaced including: distributor cap, rotor, points, plugs, condensers, coil and wires.  Cleaned fuel system, cleaned and treated fuel tank, replaced fuel filters, fuel injector pump belt and filter.  Alternator belt replaced.  Replaced broken cutch pivot pin.

I had the car running in 2013.  It has been sitting in the garage for over a year.  It will crank right over with a fresh battery but does not start.  Due to health issues, this is as far as I can take the restoration.    Includes repair manual, full color wiring diagram, Owner's Manual and several repair and maintenance manuals downloaded from the internet. 

I will be happy to answer any and all questions to the best of my ability.  Additional photos of specific items will be furnished upon request.   Send message for phone number to speak to Frank.

Shipping will be the responsibility of the buyer.  Deposit of $250 required within 24 hours, full payment within 3 days of auction close.  I accept Paypal, Bank Check, Cash. 

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Marchionne offers belated apology for 'wop engine' comment

Wed, 22 May 2013

Automotive News reports Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has issued a written apology for his comments regarding his decision to stick with an Italian engine for the upcoming Alfa Romeo 4C. As you may recall, back in January, Marchionne was quoted as saying, "I cannot come up with a schlock product, I just won't. I won't put an American engine into that car. With all due respect to my American friends, it has to be a wop engine." The CEO penned an apology to the Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition for using the racial epithet, saying that he made the comment in jest. Marchionne also said he realizes his remarks were unacceptable.
ONE VOICE, an organization aimed at fighting discrimination and stereotyping of Italian Americans, thanked Marchionne, Chrysler and Fiat for the apology. Marchionne is an Italian-born Canadian citizen, and he's gotten in trouble for other comments in the past. In 2011, he called high interest rates Chrysler was paying to the Canadian government "shyster rates." He apologized a day later.

Autoblog Podcast #360

Wed, 11 Dec 2013

Episode #360 of the Autoblog podcast is here, and this week, Dan Roth and Jeff Ross discuss the 2015 Ford Mustang, reports of the latest plan to bring Alfa Romeo back to the US, Chevrolet leaving Europe and Holden closing down in Australia, and the price barrier that's holding down potential EV buyers. Dan also interviewed Jacques Brent, Ford's marketing manager for the 2015 Mustang and Sebastian Ruta and Joe Oh from Blipshift. We start with what's in the garage and finish up with some of your questions, and for those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel, thanks for taking the time. You can follow along after the jump with our Q&A. Thanks for listening!
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Alfa Romeo 8C, Maserati Quattroporte and Granturismo models recalled over rust fears

Mon, 20 May 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced Maserati and Alfa Romeo are recalling certain Quattroporte, Granturismo and 8C models over potentially faulty tie rod ends. According to NHTSA, 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo and 2008 8C units may have been assembled with tie rod ends that have insufficient corrosion protection. As such, the components may rust, weaken and potentially fail. If that happens, the driver could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.
Maserati and Alfa Romeo will contact owners and replace the tie rod end assemblies once the recall gets underway in June. All told, 7,438 vehicles are impacted by the recall. You can read the full NHTSA notice below for more information.