{"id":2133,"date":"2009-01-13T12:48:41","date_gmt":"2009-01-13T19:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/?p=2133"},"modified":"2009-01-13T12:48:41","modified_gmt":"2009-01-13T19:48:41","slug":"market-77clean-black-750d-spyder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2009\/01\/13\/market-77clean-black-750d-spyder\/","title":{"rendered":"Market #77:Clean Black 750D “Spyder”"},"content":{"rendered":"

1\/30\/09 update:\u00a0 <\/strong>If eBay closed stats be believed, this car sold with 1 bid for $40,000.\u00a0 What do you think, any intrepid readers care to comment?<\/p>\n

Giulietta Spider 750D 1495*04904, Engine 1315*44211.\u00a0 <\/strong>This car is on eBay right now<\/a>\u00a0out of Waltham Ma.\u00a0 Car is said to have had a comprehensive rebuild but the paint and trim is original.\u00a0 Starting bid is $39,900 reserve not met and the car has a $42,500 buy it now price.\u00a0 This car will appeal to a certain kind of buyer, like me, who likes to use their old cars and prefers originality at the expense of a few warts, but unfortunately this kind of buyer tends to be a little tight fisted when it comes to buying cars and the asking price of this car is about what could be expected for a concours winning restored example.
\n\"663d_3\"This is a no nonsense car, with clean lines and presentable trim.\u00a0 Black with red interior is among the better color combinations for these cars.\u00a0 I like the early cars like this that don’t have vent windows.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"5eaa_31\"The backside shows no major, or\u00a0even minor accident damage , again shutlines and trim are very nice.\u00a0 Paint condition is tough to rate in pictures so if you have $40K in hand and this is the car for you, I recommend a personal visit.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Important part of the description reads: “Hello, and thanks for checking out our auction for this lovely original condition 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder.\u00a0 This is a very straight, no rust, 2 owner car that has been mechanically restored over the last few years.\u00a0 Excellent driving, no stories, honest Alfa, and very rare to see these cars in original condition.\u00a0 \u00a0This is a matching numbers car, that had the fortune of living in New Mexico most of its life.\u00a0 Finished in\u00a0Alfa black, with a red vinyl\u00a0interior, and\u00a0recently fitted with a\u00a0black cloth top.\u00a0 All of the mechanicals have been restored, and gone through\u00a0by Alfa specialists, over the last few years.\u00a0 The paint is not perfect, it has its scrapes, bumps, dents, and dings.\u00a0 The Glass in good shape, and the windshield is a bit pitted.\u00a0 Chrome is a bit dull, and pitted.\u00a0 The interior is mostly original: carpets, door panels, and floor mats.\u00a0 The vinyl\u00a0under the seats\u00a0could use to be replaced.\u00a0 Other than that its a great turn key driver, that you wouldnt hesitate to drive, or park anywhere.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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We have the service records, that will show the vast amount of work completed.\u00a0 Here is just a partial list.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n