{"id":4347,"date":"2009-07-21T08:41:41","date_gmt":"2009-07-21T15:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/?p=4347"},"modified":"2009-07-21T08:41:41","modified_gmt":"2009-07-21T15:41:41","slug":"market-133-baby-blue-spider-normale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2009\/07\/21\/market-133-baby-blue-spider-normale\/","title":{"rendered":"Market 133: Baby Blue Spider Normale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Update 7\/24\/09: <\/strong>Sold for $15,530 after 37 bids were placed.\u00a0 If this car is as good or better than it looks this was well bought.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Giulietta Spider 10103 1495*09766.<\/strong> This Spider is <a href=\"http:\/\/cgi.ebay.com\/ebaymotors\/Alfa-Romeo-Spider-Giulietta-Alfa-Romeo-Giulietta-Spyder_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a3Q7c39Q3a1QQ_trksidZp4506Q2ec0Q2em245QQhashZitem2ea6a02189QQitemZ200364007817QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucksQQsalenotsupported\">on eBay <\/a>right now out of Novato California, just\u00a0north of San Francisco.\u00a0 It wears Washington license plates so it hasn&#8217;t\u00a0been in the area long.\u00a0 I say baby blue rather than Celeste since it looks a little less sky and more boys baby blanket to my eyes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl9qb2kkgrhgookjiejllmwplubkyloufmh_1.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4352\" title=\"spider 09766 corner\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl9qb2kkgrhgookjiejllmwplubkyloufmh_1.jpeg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"spider 09766 corner\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl9qb2kkgrhgookjiejllmwplubkyloufmh_1.jpeg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl9qb2kkgrhgookjiejllmwplubkyloufmh_1.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>There is no hood strip but the little 4 inch hood strip continuation\u00a0piece is still between the hood hinges.\u00a0 I like the no grill eyebrows look and will probably go for this look with my Spider.\u00a0 Bumper overriders or &#8216;tusks&#8217; are missing.\u00a0 All things considered, the car looks good.\u00a0 Note the poodle in the passenger seat.\u00a0 Dog smell is included at no extra charge.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl-bqbwkkgrhgookjuejllmteg6bkylr1keb_1.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4348\" title=\"149509766 nose\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl-bqbwkkgrhgookjuejllmteg6bkylr1keb_1.jpeg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"149509766 nose\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl-bqbwkkgrhgookjuejllmteg6bkylr1keb_1.jpeg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl-bqbwkkgrhgookjuejllmteg6bkylr1keb_1.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Door shut line is admirable, nose &#8216;bump&#8217; looks about right.\u00a0 Hood fit is okay.\u00a0 Poodle is still hanging out in there, looking kind of creepy in this shot.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl9d0w2kkgrhgookieejllmgm5vbkylp-yhjq_1.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4354\" title=\"spider 09766 side\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl9d0w2kkgrhgookieejllmgm5vbkylp-yhjq_1.jpeg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"spider 09766 side\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl9d0w2kkgrhgookieejllmgm5vbkylp-yhjq_1.jpeg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl9d0w2kkgrhgookieejllmgm5vbkylp-yhjq_1.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Looks a little more like sky blue in the sun.\u00a0 Farina badges are missing from both front fenders.\u00a0 Stance is good, not too low, not too high.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl8tb2kkgrhgookjmejllmv-mobkylnsttig_1.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4351\" title=\"spider 09766 tail\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl8tb2kkgrhgookjmejllmv-mobkylnsttig_1.jpeg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"spider 09766 tail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl8tb2kkgrhgookjmejllmv-mobkylnsttig_1.jpeg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl8tb2kkgrhgookjmejllmv-mobkylnsttig_1.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Only one reflector?\u00a0 The other is probably in the glove box.\u00a0 Trunk fit is pretty good.\u00a0 I like this series tail light.\u00a0 Bumper looks great.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl79sbmkkgrhgookiiejllmvkuibkylkteqnw_1.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4355\" title=\"spider 09766 other side\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl79sbmkkgrhgookiiejllmvkuibkylkteqnw_1.jpeg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"spider 09766 other side\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl79sbmkkgrhgookiiejllmvkuibkylkteqnw_1.jpeg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl79sbmkkgrhgookiiejllmvkuibkylkteqnw_1.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Fifi looks cute and is probably not too happy about the cameo.\u00a0 Spider looks good from this side too.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl8wmkkgrhgookimejllmvoyobkylmi1rq_11.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4356\" title=\"spider 09766 interior\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl8wmkkgrhgookimejllmvoyobkylmi1rq_11.jpeg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"spider 09766 interior\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl8wmkkgrhgookimejllmvoyobkylmi1rq_11.jpeg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl8wmkkgrhgookimejllmvoyobkylmi1rq_11.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Gauges are not too yellowed.\u00a0 Seat material looks a little heavily textured and carpet looks very odd, not deep enough, as though there is a 3 inch thick piece of insulation under it.\u00a0 Control knobs, steering wheel, mirror etc look good.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl8ftwmkkgrhgookjoejllmerdsbkyllncy_1.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4350\" title=\"spider 09766 engine\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl8ftwmkkgrhgookjoejllmerdsbkyllncy_1.jpeg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"spider 09766 engine\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl8ftwmkkgrhgookjoejllmerdsbkyllncy_1.jpeg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl8ftwmkkgrhgookjoejllmerdsbkyllncy_1.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Engine compartment is scrappy and original looking.\u00a0 Lots of easy improvements to be made in here.\u00a0 Head is 105 style 1300.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl9ggbgkkgrhgookjyejllmz5c3bkylrgg_1.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4353\" title=\"spider 09766 under eingine\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/07\/bwl9ggbgkkgrhgookjyejllmz5c3bkylrgg_1.jpeg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"spider 09766 under eingine\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl9ggbgkkgrhgookjyejllmz5c3bkylrgg_1.jpeg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bwl9ggbgkkgrhgookjyejllmz5c3bkylrgg_1.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Early Veloce oil pan can be seen were.\u00a0 These have the same &#8216;trap-door&#8217; design as the multi-piece aluminum Veloce pans, but are more prone to cracks in the seams.\u00a0 Note also Koni&#8217;s and overall patina.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The only worry\u00a0I have about this car is the thick carpet.\u00a0 Did they do a bad job of patching rusty floors?\u00a0 It is from Washington after all.\u00a0 If not rusty and a decent runner this car will probably be a good value for the buyer who just wants to drive a neat old convertible around.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/2008\/12\/02\/market-65-same-old-sad-story-61-spider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Worse car<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/2009\/05\/27\/market-120-101-giulietta-spider-not-to-restore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Similar car<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/2009\/05\/01\/market-113-spider-10103171443-nice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Better car<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update 7\/24\/09: Sold for $15,530 after 37 bids were placed.\u00a0 If this car is as good or better than it looks this was well bought. Giulietta Spider 10103 1495*09766. This Spider is on eBay right now out of Novato California, just\u00a0north of San Francisco.\u00a0 It wears Washington license plates so it hasn&#8217;t\u00a0been in the area &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2009\/07\/21\/market-133-baby-blue-spider-normale\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Market 133: Baby Blue Spider Normale&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42,7,21,22,30],"tags":[103,114,118],"class_list":["post-4347","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-101s","category-giulietta-giulia-market","category-preserved-cars","category-project-cars","category-spider-normales","tag-alfa-romeo","tag-cars","tag-classic-cars"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4347","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4347"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4347\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4347"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4347"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4347"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}