{"id":7557,"date":"2010-07-20T10:58:31","date_gmt":"2010-07-20T17:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/?p=7557"},"modified":"2010-07-20T10:58:31","modified_gmt":"2010-07-20T17:58:31","slug":"market-235-perfect-project-750d-spider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2010\/07\/20\/market-235-perfect-project-750d-spider\/","title":{"rendered":"Market 235: Perfect project, 750D Spider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Update 7\/26\/10: <\/strong>34 bids, $12,100 result.\u00a0 About right for this car.\u00a0 Hopefully on its way to a loving new home!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Giulietta Spider 750D 1495*<a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/26218757@N06\/sets\/72157624516572764\/\">03571<\/a>, 1315*41225 (originally 43319). <\/strong>This\u00a0 black plate, early 1958 car is on<a href=\"http:\/\/cgi.ebay.com\/ebaymotors\/1958-Alfa-Romeo-750-D-1300-Spider-Normale-\/320562266209?cmd=ViewItem&amp;pt=US_Cars_Trucks&amp;hash=item4aa3000061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> eBay right now<\/a> out of southern California.\u00a0 Original color looks to have been Celeste (light blue), a favorite of many on these early cars.\u00a0 Condition is as good as one could ask for in a starting point project car to fully restore.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-09-56-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7562\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-07-16 at 1.09.56 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-09-56-pm.png?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-09-56-pm.png?w=401&amp;ssl=1 401w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-09-56-pm.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>This car reminds me a lot of the subject of <a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/2009\/05\/27\/market-120-101-giulietta-spider-not-to-restore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Market 120<\/a>.<\/strong> <strong>While this is a fantastic starting point restoration candidate -one should be tempted to leave it alone and just make it work for now.<\/strong> <strong>Nose bump is very pronounced on this car.\u00a0 Hood fits pretty good.<\/strong> <strong>Follow up pictures show some poor repairs in the lower areas of the nose but nothing horrible.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-10-28-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7564\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-07-16 at 1.10.28 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-10-28-pm.png?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C227\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-10-28-pm.png?w=399&amp;ssl=1 399w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-10-28-pm.png?resize=300%2C227&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>I wonder if this could wet-sanded to reveal the original paint?\u00a0 Note how well the door fits. Also looks like a period Raydyot\u00a0 race mirror.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-10-04-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7563\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-07-16 at 1.10.04 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-10-04-pm.png?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-10-04-pm.png?w=401&amp;ssl=1 401w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-10-04-pm.png?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Back is pretty good too.\u00a0 Original color is on the dash.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-10-38-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7565\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-07-16 at 1.10.38 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-10-38-pm.png?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C224\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-10-38-pm.png?w=402&amp;ssl=1 402w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-10-38-pm.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Another nice shut line.\u00a0 Body is pretty good.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-11-16-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7566\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-07-16 at 1.11.16 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-11-16-pm.png?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C226\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-11-16-pm.png?w=399&amp;ssl=1 399w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-11-16-pm.png?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Almost looks like the silver is from a rattle can!\u00a0 Trunk is very solid with only some light repairs needed in the extreme corners.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-11-37-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7567\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-07-16 at 1.11.37 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-11-37-pm.png?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-11-37-pm.png?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-11-37-pm.png?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Hello, My Name Is&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-11-46-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7568\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-07-16 at 1.11.46 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-11-46-pm.png?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-11-46-pm.png?w=401&amp;ssl=1 401w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/screen-shot-2010-07-16-at-1-11-46-pm.png?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Oops, not the original engine<\/strong> <strong>-oh well.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is one of those cars that you wish would fall into your lap and when you get tired of waiting for that to happen you bite the bullet and buy it on eBay.\u00a0 Value?\u00a0 While it is very original and complete it&#8217;s needs are not cheap&#8230; we&#8217;ll see.\u00a0 It has a lot going for it.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/bringatrailer.com\/2010\/07\/19\/california-barn-find-1958-alfa-romeo-750-spider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bringatrailer write up<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update 7\/26\/10: 34 bids, $12,100 result.\u00a0 About right for this car.\u00a0 Hopefully on its way to a loving new home! Giulietta Spider 750D 1495*03571, 1315*41225 (originally 43319). This\u00a0 black plate, early 1958 car is on eBay right now out of southern California.\u00a0 Original color looks to have been Celeste (light blue), a favorite of many &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2010\/07\/20\/market-235-perfect-project-750d-spider\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Market 235: Perfect project, 750D Spider&#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":[63,7,22,30],"tags":[103,118],"class_list":["post-7557","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-750-d","category-giulietta-giulia-market","category-project-cars","category-spider-normales","tag-alfa-romeo","tag-classic-cars"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7557","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=7557"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7557\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7557"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7557"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}