{"id":7638,"date":"2010-08-10T15:19:54","date_gmt":"2010-08-10T22:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/?p=7638"},"modified":"2010-08-10T15:19:54","modified_gmt":"2010-08-10T22:19:54","slug":"market-239-giulietta-spider-750d-05488","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2010\/08\/10\/market-239-giulietta-spider-750d-05488\/","title":{"rendered":"Market 239: Giulietta Spider 750D 05488"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>8\/11\/10: <\/strong>No more beating around the bush -the car has been<a href=\"http:\/\/cgi.ebay.com\/ebaymotors\/1958-Alfa-Romeo-Daily-driver-Red-\/250680789988?pt=US_Cars_Trucks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> listed <\/a>for $35K &#8216;buy it now&#8217;<strong> <\/strong>or &#8216;make offer&#8217;.\u00a0 Throw an offer their way between the last high bid and the asking and maybe it can be yours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8\/10\/10: <\/strong>19 bids saw this car make $22,200 but the reserve was not met.\u00a0 Seller says they have the correct seats which is a plus.\u00a0 This car will probably be relisted and reach about the same high bid.\u00a0 I&#8217;m beginning to think eBay is not really suited for cars like this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Giulietta Spider 750D 1495*<a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/26218757@N06\/sets\/72157624530288537\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">05488<\/a>, 1315*44524. <\/strong>This car is on<a href=\"http:\/\/cgi.ebay.com\/ebaymotors\/1958-Alpha-Romeo-Daily-driver-Red-\/250676703682?cmd=ViewItem&amp;pt=US_Cars_Trucks&amp;hash=item3a5d7ef1c2\"> eBay right now<\/a> out of South Carolina.\u00a0 Condition is along the lines of well cared for drivers with some hidden blemishes and unoriginal parts -seats the most glaring feature in this category.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-30-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7641\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-08-04 at 2.16.30 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-30-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\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-30-pm.png?w=797&amp;ssl=1 797w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-30-pm.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-30-pm.png?resize=768%2C575&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Hood fit is good, paint looks okay but not great.\u00a0 Trim -especially bumpers is presentable but not excellent.\u00a0 Just my kind of car!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><!--more--><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-56-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7646\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-08-04 at 2.16.56 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-56-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\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-56-pm.png?w=798&amp;ssl=1 798w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-56-pm.png?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-56-pm.png?resize=768%2C578&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Funny how these big headrests make it look like an early 70&#8217;s car.\u00a0 Door shut line is very good.\u00a0 Wheels are Borrani&#8217;s.\u00a0 Very tidy car!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-48-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7644\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-08-04 at 2.16.48 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-48-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\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-48-pm.png?w=799&amp;ssl=1 799w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-48-pm.png?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-16-48-pm.png?resize=768%2C574&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Trunk fits good.\u00a0 Passenger side tail light looks a little crooked.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-22-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7645\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-08-04 at 2.46.22 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-22-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\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-22-pm.png?w=801&amp;ssl=1 801w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-22-pm.png?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-22-pm.png?resize=768%2C574&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>I wonder why they left the trunk floor in primer.\u00a0 Chrome gas cap and well detailed hardware around the shock tops, prop and breather clamps is a good sign.\u00a0 Check under the battery for rust.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-45-50-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7642\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-08-04 at 2.45.50 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-45-50-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\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-45-50-pm.png?w=797&amp;ssl=1 797w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-45-50-pm.png?resize=300%2C227&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-45-50-pm.png?resize=768%2C582&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Yellowed gauges actually look better than they should.\u00a0 Steering wheel center is cracked and the wheel itself is probably in need of help under the sports wrap.\u00a0 Very tidy though I must say.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-42-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7639\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-08-04 at 2.46.42 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-42-pm.png?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C223\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-42-pm.png?w=799&amp;ssl=1 799w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-42-pm.png?resize=300%2C223&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-42-pm.png?resize=768%2C572&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Engine is running in this picture.\u00a0 Not much overspray to be seen.\u00a0 Well cared for and clean is the feeling I get from these pictures. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-49-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7640\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-08-04 at 2.46.49 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-49-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\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-49-pm.png?w=797&amp;ssl=1 797w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-49-pm.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-04-at-2-46-49-pm.png?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Lest there be any doubt as to who this guy really is&#8230;\u00a0 I wonder if this car was originally white?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a driver you can slowly improve to show quality status this might be the car for you as there are lots of little things that can be done on the cheap to really improve it except maybe getting the right seats in it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8\/11\/10: No more beating around the bush -the car has been listed for $35K &#8216;buy it now&#8217; or &#8216;make offer&#8217;.\u00a0 Throw an offer their way between the last high bid and the asking and maybe it can be yours. 8\/10\/10: 19 bids saw this car make $22,200 but the reserve was not met.\u00a0 Seller says &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2010\/08\/10\/market-239-giulietta-spider-750d-05488\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Market 239: Giulietta Spider 750D 05488&#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":[63,7,21,30],"tags":[103,114,118,165],"class_list":["post-7638","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-750-d","category-giulietta-giulia-market","category-preserved-cars","category-spider-normales","tag-alfa-romeo","tag-cars","tag-classic-cars","tag-spider"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7638","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=7638"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7638\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7638"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7638"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7638"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}