{"id":6045,"date":"2010-01-05T09:08:36","date_gmt":"2010-01-05T16:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/?p=6045"},"modified":"2010-01-05T09:08:36","modified_gmt":"2010-01-05T16:08:36","slug":"market-176-interim-spider-veloce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2010\/01\/05\/market-176-interim-spider-veloce\/","title":{"rendered":"Market 176: Interim Spider Veloce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Update 1\/12\/10: <\/strong>Auction ended with 18 bids at $16,751.\u00a0 If the commenter who outlined this cars history on Craigslist is right, then this is a pretty good result for the seller.\u00a0 Not really a bad price to pay for a Spider Veloce either if that&#8217;s what you want and you&#8217;re looking for a pretty good project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Giulietta Spider Veloce 750F 1495*05693. <\/strong>This car, an early 1959,\u00a0is on <a href=\"http:\/\/cgi.ebay.com\/ebaymotors\/Alfa-Romeo-Giulietta-1959-Alfa-Romeo-Giulietta-Spider-Veloce_W0QQitemZ110477063678QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item19b8f235fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eBay out of Colorado<\/a>.\u00a0 It looks like the seller saw the action some Spider Veloce&#8217;s were getting in late 2009 and decided it was time to send it on its way.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/01\/bits8nw2kkgrhqiokioesmc0gblquv7rtl_12.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6048\" title=\"alfa giulietta spider 750f 1495 05693 front\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/01\/bits8nw2kkgrhqiokioesmc0gblquv7rtl_12.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C224\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/bits8nw2kkgrhqiokioesmc0gblquv7rtl_12.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/bits8nw2kkgrhqiokioesmc0gblquv7rtl_12.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Looks presentable with shiny chrome\/stainless, straight panels and decent paint.\u00a0 I like the color.<!--more--><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/01\/bittewcgkkgrhqiokjqesmnwipokblquwqc-_12.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6052\" title=\"alfa giulietta spider veloce 750f 1495 05693 p side\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/01\/bittewcgkkgrhqiokjqesmnwipokblquwqc-_12.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C224\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/bittewcgkkgrhqiokjqesmnwipokblquwqc-_12.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/bittewcgkkgrhqiokjqesmnwipokblquwqc-_12.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Does the lack of vent windows mean it&#8217;s a short wheel base (SWB) car?\u00a0 Not necessarily, but usually.\u00a0 I don&#8217;t mind the body color wheels in this color, but correct silver makes them &#8216;pop&#8217; as people in industries concerned with color would say.\u00a0 Door fit is great.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/01\/bittwmkkgrhquokjuesnmqsjzrblquwhevg_12.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6050\" title=\"alfa giulietta spider veloce 750f 1495 05693 back\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/01\/bittwmkkgrhquokjuesnmqsjzrblquwhevg_12.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C224\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/bittwmkkgrhquokjuesnmqsjzrblquwhevg_12.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/bittwmkkgrhquokjuesnmqsjzrblquwhevg_12.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>The trunk fit is very good and the bumper looks great.\u00a0 Lucas tail lights and license plate light look original.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/01\/bits-tbgkkgrhqiokiyesml0r3peblquvy86_12.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6049\" title=\"alfa giulietta spider velove 750f 1495 05693 d side\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/01\/bits-tbgkkgrhqiokiyesml0r3peblquvy86_12.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C224\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/bits-tbgkkgrhqiokiyesml0r3peblquvy86_12.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/bits-tbgkkgrhqiokiyesml0r3peblquvy86_12.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Mirror on door is later style, this would have one of those delicate looking single bolt lucas mirrors.\u00a0 Door\u00a0gaps over here are good too.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/01\/bittffgwkkgrhqmokj0esikfwycblquwudwn_12.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6046\" title=\"alfa giulietta spider veloce 750F 1495 05693\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/01\/bittffgwkkgrhqmokj0esikfwycblquwudwn_12.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C224\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/bittffgwkkgrhqmokj0esikfwycblquwudwn_12.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/bittffgwkkgrhqmokj0esikfwycblquwudwn_12.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Close up reveals what was suspected earlier -trim pieces are in great condition.\u00a0 Note the little license plate holder.\u00a0 I still can&#8217;t tell if this is more cream color or light gray.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/01\/bittceg2kkgrhqyokj4es-uv8hevblquwlmc6g_12.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6051\" title=\"alfa giulietta spider veloce 750f 1495 05693 int \" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/01\/bittceg2kkgrhqyokj4es-uv8hevblquwlmc6g_12.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C224\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/bittceg2kkgrhqyokj4es-uv8hevblquwlmc6g_12.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/bittceg2kkgrhqyokj4es-uv8hevblquwlmc6g_12.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Gauges are yellower than usual, trim ring on steering wheel doesn&#8217;t look to be very well fit.\u00a0 Everything else looks good -well, besides the wheel wrap.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/01\/bitthwwkkgrhqyokioesnfd2hblquwblwfq_12.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6047\" title=\"alfa giulietta spider veloce 750f 1495 05693 engine\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/01\/bitthwwkkgrhqyokioesnfd2hblquwblwfq_12.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C224\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/bitthwwkkgrhqyokioesnfd2hblquwblwfq_12.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/bitthwwkkgrhqyokioesnfd2hblquwblwfq_12.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Red all over the place -I think the steering column would have been black from the factory.\u00a0 Repaint the engine compartment to match the body before the Veloce engine goes in.\u00a0 Weber\u00a0is probably a DGV.\u00a0 Head is 105 series but with early 750 valve cover bolts.\u00a0 Lots to do but at least it runs so you can use it while you track down the Veloce bits needed to rebuild the\u00a0Veloce block the car comes with. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Considering\u00a0the 2009 year end\u00a0Spider Veloce sales push and its lack of rust, this car may do pretty good.\u00a0 It\u00a0needs thousands of dollars worth of Veloce components\u00a0underhood and could stand some details improved but\u00a0those can be taken care of in time.\u00a0 Maybe buy this and the <a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/2009\/12\/18\/market-150-late-750f-spider-veloce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Market 150 <\/a>car, combine the best of both cars and sell off the rest?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/2009\/12\/31\/spider-veloce-market-review-2009\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2009 Spider Veloce sales here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update 1\/12\/10: Auction ended with 18 bids at $16,751.\u00a0 If the commenter who outlined this cars history on Craigslist is right, then this is a pretty good result for the seller.\u00a0 Not really a bad price to pay for a Spider Veloce either if that&#8217;s what you want and you&#8217;re looking for a pretty good &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2010\/01\/05\/market-176-interim-spider-veloce\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Market 176: Interim Spider Veloce&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[67,7,22,31],"tags":[103,114,118,166],"class_list":["post-6045","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-750f","category-giulietta-giulia-market","category-project-cars","category-spider-veloces","tag-alfa-romeo","tag-cars","tag-classic-cars","tag-spider-veloce"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6045","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=6045"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6045\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}