'78 Soider for sale in Seattle

**CarPoor** · #1 (**permalink**) 06-23-2003, 10:27 PM

I'm selling my Red '78 Spider...I'll put it back up on Ebay because it didn't sell the first time around, but I need to wait so the auction won't be ending over the holidays when everyone's on the road and distracted by fireworks, picnics and BBQs.
It's a California car originally, but has had the smog gear removed. (I have a smog pump, bracket, manifold and cat that I might be convinced to part with.) The car is emissions exempt here in Seattle, so I like the early 2 pc exhaust manifold and Ansa exhaust, sans cat. I have done a clutch on it, as well as new front brake calipers, new vacuum boost, new seat covers, (IAP-$200). Trans has a very good 2nd gear synchro, engine is reliable and quite torquey, Spica pump oil sample came up good...Currently there are Michelins on it with Turbinas, but I also have a set of BF Goodrich on Chromodoras (painted white) Buyer's choice-bothe sets of tires are good. There is also a new heater fan in the car, new radiator fan, new coolant hoses, new TA, etc. etc. etc. I replaced the missing coolant bypass check valve, installed th wing window latches, put in an oil/air separator, and so on. Please inquire with questions. Here is a pic or two...Oh, yeah, I just put a polished cam cover on it...really spruces her up!

**CarPoor** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-23-2003, 10:28 PM

Here's another shot-

**CarPoor** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-23-2003, 10:33 PM

More pics of the car are posted in the Gallery for your viewing pleasure. Please ask questions if you have any. I want this car to go to a good home, so I think advertizing it on here makes good sense. I think you have to have a certain personality to drive an Alfa. (Or several Alfas).

alfa_chan · #4 (**permalink**) 06-24-2003, 12:32 AM

Hi CarPoor!! Nice Spider for sale! Hope she can find a good loving home.

I've a not-quite-related question for you.

Where did you buy the coolant bypass valve? My 73GTV is missing that part too. Thank you

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Originally posted by CarPoor
I replaced the missing coolant bypass check valve, installed th wing window

**CarPoor** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-24-2003, 07:13 AM

Alfa_Chan:
I got Wes' last check valve...you might give him a call though, he tends to come up with some pretty hard-to-find parts. His phone is (206) 762-3931, or wing@nwlink.com.
(Ingram Enterprises). Good luck on your quest!

**CarPoor** · #6 (**permalink**) 06-28-2003, 05:50 AM

Hi. This car is currently on EBay, running until Sunday, July 6th...Item #2421313069. A more detailed description is available there, and more pics of the car can be found in the Gallery section here on the AlfaBB. I really want to find a good home for this Spider...then who knows. An Alfa sedan, maybe?

magista · #7 (**permalink**) 06-28-2003, 04:39 PM

I've seen this car in person. It's a nice example. If I was into Spiders I would consider it.

Someone should buy this little sweetheart.

**CarPoor** · #8 (**permalink**) 07-03-2003, 09:29 PM

Sold the car tonight to a local guy. Another Alfista brought into the fold...(He WAS a Porsche guy, so I turned him from the dark side!)

magista · #9 (**permalink**) 07-03-2003, 09:30 PM

Hell yeah! Good work!!

67GTV · #10 (**permalink**) 07-04-2003, 12:56 AM

CP, did you remember to tell the new owner that he has to sign up with AlfaBB.com?? What better way to ensure your baby is being taken care of properly.