1978 Ivory Sport Sedan

**manuelalfaholic** · #1 (**permalink**) 05-19-2007, 12:01 PM

Bought this from a fellow BBer a few months ago, runs like a champ , Its now time to take it apart and restore it , has very few rust issues around the rear windshield and a few small spots at the bottom of the doors, I will throw in an A/C redo the interior and dash. The car is super straight and still has the original paint.

**manuelalfaholic** · #2 (**permalink**) 05-19-2007, 12:20 PM

Trunk paint sticker says # 103 .

**manuelalfaholic** · #3 (**permalink**) 05-19-2007, 12:29 PM

Here are some more shots.. This would make a great around town kinda car..

Matthew K · #4 (**permalink**) 05-19-2007, 05:18 PM

That's a stunning Sport Sedan - apart from the windshield rust, the bodywork is in unbelievable shape. From Pat Braden's comments on the Sport Sedan's tendency to rust, maybe you should contact the Alfa museum, it might be the only one left in such good condition!

**manuelalfaholic** · #5 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 11:04 AM

So the sedan is almost done, it is now at the upholstery shop , here are some picks of the prep process, can't believe I'm at this stage in a very short time!

The front and rear windshield rubber was the hardest thing to get and digest price wise!

**manuelalfaholic** · #6 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 11:06 AM

here are some more shots

**manuelalfaholic** · #7 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 11:10 AM

It was painted in Glazurit (spelling?

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**manuelalfaholic** · #8 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 11:13 AM

I hope the interior is done on time , wanna drive this guy like NOW.....

**sfalfa** · #9 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 11:22 AM

Looks Fanastic - who did the bodywork/paint? Where in CA are you? Me likey...

**Alfissimo Int.** · #10 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by manuelalfaholic

Here are some more shots.. This would make a great around town kinda car..

**velocedoc** · #11 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 11:31 AM

You are truly blessed to have found an Alfetta sedan with so little rust issues. Now that you have taken the steps to cure what ails these cars, you will have alot of many happy miles. These are wonderful cars to drive. The best A/C I have ever had on a car was in my '79 sedan. I see you showing this car once you get the rest of the car up to par with the paint and interior.

**RossoGTV4Me** · #12 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 01:16 PM

It looks real nice Manuel and a great color!! I say bring it to Euro spec.

Seems AR rated this car sold in europe at 140 HP stock. I would like to get a complte detail of the exact engine diffrences for you. I will research.

**sfalfa** · #13 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RossoGTV4Me

It looks real nice Manuel and a great color!! I say bring it to Euro spec.

Seems AR rated this car sold in europe at 140 HP stock. I would like to get a complte detail of the exact engine diffrences for you. I will research.

**manuelalfaholic** · #14 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 01:41 PM

Hey guys thanx for the kind words , the car is a US spec spica injected with all the smog stuff , passes with no trouble . I will make it as nice as possible , keeping in mind $$$$$

These cars are getting to be rare and prices should start to move a little , a restored (when finished ) specimen like this one will never bring the $$$$ spent , but who cares , I love this car

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My quattroporte does 8 miles/gallon so the alfetta 4 porte will be the DD car...

bjwhite · #15 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 01:52 PM

So what I want to know is, why the heck does California not slide the scale for emissions? 25 years and younger is Washington...which means anything older than 1982 doesn't need emissions testing. Next year it's 1983, etc.

I can't understand what advantage California has for enforcing emissions requirements on a 1976 Lancia Beta Scorpion (just an example) with problematic air injection and stuff.