{"id":8008,"date":"2010-09-01T00:01:52","date_gmt":"2010-09-01T07:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/?p=8008"},"modified":"2010-09-01T00:01:52","modified_gmt":"2010-09-01T07:01:52","slug":"market-257-series-1-750b-sprint-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2010\/09\/01\/market-257-series-1-750b-sprint-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Market 257: Series 1 750B Sprint project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Giulietta Sprint 750B 1493*<a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/26218757@N06\/sets\/72157624717400461\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">05931<\/a>, 1315*05350.<\/strong> This Sprint was posted for sale on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alfabb.com\/bb\/forums\/alfa-romeo-cars-sale-wanted\/169631-1958-guilietta-750-sprint.html#post913609\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alfa BB<\/a> a few days ago out of Eau Claire Wisconsin.\u00a0 As can be seen from the pictures it&#8217;s a big project but the $5000 obo asking price is reasonable considering the matching numbers and state of the engine.\u00a0 I was tempted myself by this but then I thought about my soon to be departed SS&#8217;s and vow to only get into &#8216;easy&#8217; projects and, well, here it is for someone else to go for.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/4941916419_3090945b6a_o.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8009\" title=\"4941916419_3090945b6a_o\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/4941916419_3090945b6a_o.png?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C240\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/4941916419_3090945b6a_o.png?w=435&amp;ssl=1 435w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/4941916419_3090945b6a_o.png?resize=300%2C241&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>This treatment reminds me of <a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.com\/2010\/07\/01\/market-228-unfortunate-sprint-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Market 228<\/a> Sprint -either it&#8217;s how they come out when a bondo mask is applied, or the same artist at work.\u00a0 But&#8230; it comes with a spare nose for grafting purposes.\u00a0 Yea&#8230; looks scary but it&#8217;s on wheels and lots of stuff is in place.<\/strong><br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-59-20-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8017\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-08-31 at 1.59.20 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-59-20-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-2010-08-31-at-1-59-20-pm.png?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-59-20-pm.png?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Some bondo scabs to pick at.<\/strong> <strong>Surface rust is not a big deal but there are some underside shots and there is metal needing replacement -mainly in the supports connecting the rockers to the inner frame rails and the trunk corners.\u00a0 I see a Borrani wheel.<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-57-55-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8013\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-08-31 at 1.57.55 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-57-55-pm.png?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C181\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-57-55-pm.png?w=595&amp;ssl=1 595w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-57-55-pm.png?resize=300%2C181&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Tail lights are present.\u00a0 This is similar to that good powder blue gray you see on a lot of lightweights.\u00a0 Trunk lid fits okay.\u00a0 Not too rusty back here.<\/strong> <strong>Car comes with a rear window but no rubber or trim.\u00a0 A seller on the BB has the trim.<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-58-33-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8015\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-08-31 at 1.58.33 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-58-33-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-2010-08-31-at-1-58-33-pm.png?w=602&amp;ssl=1 602w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-58-33-pm.png?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Again, not too rusty on the outside.\u00a0 Rear wheel is a Fergat.\u00a0 Door fits good.<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-58-55-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8016\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-08-31 at 1.58.55 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-58-55-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-2010-08-31-at-1-58-55-pm.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-58-55-pm.png?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Tudor washer bottle is a hard to find part.\u00a0 Engine is said to be rebuilt but not yet started.\u00a0 Doesn&#8217;t look bad -some good parts in here.<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-57-04-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8010\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-08-31 at 1.57.04 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-57-04-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-2010-08-31-at-1-57-04-pm.png?w=602&amp;ssl=1 602w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-57-04-pm.png?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>Yellowed gauges could use a little love but will probably work for a while if the grease is not too hard.<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-58-10-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8014\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-08-31 at 1.58.10 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-58-10-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-2010-08-31-at-1-58-10-pm.png?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-58-10-pm.png?resize=300%2C223&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>I bet they were trying to fit a 5 speed at some point.\u00a0 What can be seen of the floors looks pretty solid.<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-57-39-pm.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8012\" title=\"Screen shot 2010-08-31 at 1.57.39 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-57-39-pm.png?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C177\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-57-39-pm.png?w=572&amp;ssl=1 572w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/screen-shot-2010-08-31-at-1-57-39-pm.png?resize=300%2C177&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>The nose donor.<\/strong><br \/>\nThe big problem with this car -in addition to needing $15K worth of work, is that if you don&#8217;t see a part on the car -it&#8217;s not included, which means there&#8217;s lots to track down.\u00a0 I kind of like the thrill of the hunt myself, but as I get deeper into middle age, I appreciate more and more having things right from the start.<br \/>\nQuite a little string of series 1 Sprint projects the last couple of weeks.\u00a0 I guess there is hope for me after all!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Giulietta Sprint 750B 1493*05931, 1315*05350. This Sprint was posted for sale on the Alfa BB a few days ago out of Eau Claire Wisconsin.\u00a0 As can be seen from the pictures it&#8217;s a big project but the $5000 obo asking price is reasonable considering the matching numbers and state of the engine.\u00a0 I was tempted &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/2010\/09\/01\/market-257-series-1-750b-sprint-project\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Market 257: Series 1 750B Sprint project&#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":[65,7,22,32],"tags":[103,114,118,168],"class_list":["post-8008","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-750b","category-giulietta-giulia-market","category-project-cars","category-sprint-normales","tag-alfa-romeo","tag-cars","tag-classic-cars","tag-sprint"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8008","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=8008"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8008\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8008"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8008"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rufushamilton.com\/giuliettas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8008"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}