recommendations for someone to inspect a '69 GTV in Costa Mesa

AndrewS · #1 (**permalink**) 03-14-2005, 07:56 PM

I'm looking to buy a '69 GTV in Costa Mesa, CA and since I'm in New Jersey I was hoping that I could get some recommendations for someone local to inspect the car for me. Any help would be appreciated.

**Philip Guiral** · #2 (**permalink**) 03-14-2005, 08:06 PM

I live in the area and have restored and raced many Alfas. I would be willing to inspect the car and give you a report on the condition for $200. This would be a visual check, and test drive. I could recommend a mechanic for a check over and above the test drive.
If you are interested, call me anytime at 949 8315882
Phil Guiral

AndrewS · #3 (**permalink**) 03-14-2005, 08:25 PM

That sounds good. I'm looking for an overview of the car's condition (cosmetic, structural, motor, transmission/clutch, brakes and other mechanical, electrical systems, etc...) as well as it's basic performance. I would just like to identify any items that need to be addressed, particularly anything that would be really expensive to fix. Unless something is really wrong with the car, I'm likely to buy it. One of my biggest problems is timing, I don't suppose you are available early tomorrow to take a look at it?

**AR4me** · #4 (**permalink**) 03-14-2005, 09:14 PM

You can also call APC (Alfa Performance Connection) in Orange, about 20 min from Costa Mesa. I think they will do a prepurchase inspection at a reasonable charge. Their old number (still forwards) is 949-588-0500. They have done well for me over the years.

Jes

AndrewS · #5 (**permalink**) 03-14-2005, 09:39 PM

Thanks, I have someone lined up for tomorrow if for some reason they can't make it I'll give them a call.

Norman Silverma · #6 (**permalink**) 03-15-2005, 09:40 AM

FYI:
Phil is one of our event Tech Inspectors as well as a lead instructor at our performance driving school. He is also modest about his competition skills.

**alfaman** · #7 (**permalink**) 03-15-2005, 12:41 PM

he's also a gormet cook...unfortunately he is not modest about his cooking skills

AndrewS · #8 (**permalink**) 03-15-2005, 04:06 PM

thanks for all of your input, Phil was able to inspect the car and gave me just what I was looking for...now I have to see if the car's still available.

**Philip Guiral** · #9 (**permalink**) 03-16-2005, 10:58 AM

Dear Alfaman,
Thank you for your comment on my cooking skills. I am available to check out restaurants as well as cars if anyone is from out of town and needs a review.

gtvpete · #10 (**permalink**) 03-16-2005, 06:29 PM

I wonder if Phil's head will still fit into his helmet the next time he goes forth into battle on the treacherous tarmac. Unless of course he wears it while cooking, in which case the dilemma may present itself sooner.....