09-10-2005, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Alfonse22
BTW - I overheard a conversation describing one of the 8C's as one of three left in the world and valued at $12million. According to the SCM price guide, that would have to be a 2900 short chassis, one of 17 built and carrying the highest Alfa value in the guide at $10million. Anyone know more about this particular car?
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09-10-2005, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dretceterini
The 8c2900B Le Mans coupe might actually be worth more!
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09-11-2005, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by twoliterlover
... He and many other long time owners have shared a wild scheme of driving their wonderful eight cylinder Alfa cars flat out across Montana before there was any set speed limit. They may still be heading there. ...
But these owners each have a million or more invested in these cars, and don't have any monetary restrictions so as to make them relate to the problems of us just ordinary Alfisti. ...
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Several years ago, we were visiting my wife's parents at their place north of Bigfork, MT, just south of Glacier National Park. I saw a blurb about historic Alfas on a Glacier tour in the Missoula paper (100 mi south), so I had my eyes open. I was out in one of the fields near the highway when I heard this 8 cyl roar in the distance. I could only compare the sound, due to my lack of exposure to these engines, to a big block V8 with large diameter straight pipes, but also completely different. An amazing sound. My son and I ran over to a hill overlooking the 2 lane highway (MT 35) and were treated to a high speed parade of maybe a dozen straight 8 Alfas (and some sixes?) blowing by, all goggles and smiles. Mostly open cars, one baby / sky blue, one dark coupe (same one??).
I have no idea what the event was, but I remember some had come from CA to Seattle, then more joined in, and they were headed to Glacier Park and then maybe down to Yellowstone before returning to Seattle. It was supported by Lexus, strangely enough, which had a shiny support semi following and some early production (ES300?) sport sedans bringing up the rear.
Does anyone remember anything about this drive?
I still remember the sound.
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09-11-2005, 12:42 AM
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What's the SCM price guide and where can I find it online?I've been looking for an online price guide for older cars for some time!
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Fletch
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09-11-2005, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Fletch
What's the SCM price guide and where can I find it online?I've been looking for an online price guide for older cars for some time!
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Fletch
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You might have to subscribe to get the price guide. If you like older cars, particularly Alfa's, it is well worth the subscription cost.
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09-11-2005, 07:54 AM
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Vivace -
I remember that tour as well. They came through here, spent two days and were gone. I can't remember which year, maybe six or seven years ago. They headquartered at the same resort as this trip and some of the same cars were there.
Fletch -
Go to www.sportscarmarket.com for the guide. The online requires a subscription ($48.00 I think) and is updated quarterly, but you can order a printed copy for about $15 that is put out yearly.
To all-- I am stll trying to figure out the Irfan site to properly format the rest of the pictures, so please be patient. Any quick instructions, Ruedi? Thanks.
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09-12-2005, 01:11 AM
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Mark,
I can make a gallery page if you like.
I just sent you a PM with details.
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