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There were a series of RHD cars Alfa made up for GB. Most were blue. Check with the Alfa Club GB. I understand these cars trade between members, and have for years. If this example is one of these it will be known, and comments on owners should be available. Again, I believe the batch or RHD cars were Normale's, though someone told me, that with difficulty, they could be converted to Veloce's. Never having worked on a RHD, I cannot comment. As these cars are becoming more and more collectable, some degree of originality is most desirable, and to some, more is better. That said, as was mentioned, several times now, the big problem is RUST.
These cars were all unibody, frameless. They were designed and built to last maybe a dozen years. Little attention was given hidden, boxed in or sealed areas. The inner structures of the sills, plus the lower front section of the cowl and other bracing, were the structural supports of the floorpan. All these areas can be properly repaired, but this is time consuming work. Einar, from Norway, will comment on this from the perspective of one who knows how to do this work. Send him a PM for his EXTENDED comments. View his post of his re restoration.
If the car is structurally sound, you as the buyer like it, either as is, or as a project, and if you can afford to buy, or buy and restore the car, then it is a worthwhile car for you.
If you are looking for a driver, not a show car, or a 100% correct car, you will know this. Buy the car you want, considering the factors everyone has mentioned thus far.
This is just my opinion from living with, and working on these spiders over the past 40 + years. These are great cars.
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 Gordon Raymond
Illinois SNO Chapter DIRECTOR
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