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I guess one way to think about this car is that it isn't "restored" - the builder never attempted to bring it back to the configuration it was in the day it left the factory. And that alone is not a reason it shouldn't sell for $59K. Personally, I'm good with mildly customized cars; it isn't as if this car had metaflake paint, 21" wheels, or a small block conversion....aside from the obvious non-original choices (headliner, door panels, etc.) a couple ones I spotted were dash cap, hazard switch where the rear defogger switch belongs, no chrome trim around the center console veneer, lack of horizontal bars on the front grille.
That is what makes the '71 unique. I'm surprised they aren't more appreciated considering it represents the transition from the 1750 to the 2000 and is the lowest volume of the GTV styles. Lots of other interesting details.Quite a few odd things about that car, 1750 front with 2000 rear lights? ...
yep the 59k 1750 just doesn't look right in so many ways and the 40k does--but I'm biased.Yeah, I checked out the silver one for $40k. definitely a better buy than the one in the states for $US59k, even if it is a Series II.
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I think you ripped yourself off selling that solid looking S1 1750 for $6.5k. Have a look at this heap for sale now at the same price.
I agree Wazza re the silver one, it does look really nice. Sadly, I know what you mean re my old GTV, at the time I thought it ok but since then prices do seem to be moving. That red heap is sure a rough car for the money. I traded my GTV for a Giulia Ti so I was ok about it.Yeah, I checked out the silver one for $40k. definitely a better buy than the one in the states for $US59k, even if it is a Series II.
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 GT Veloce Cars For Sale in VIC - CarPoint Australia
I think you ripped yourself off selling that solid looking S1 1750 for $6.5k. Have a look at this heap for sale now at the same price.
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Cheers,
Wazza.
In that case I think you came out on top with the car swap.Thanks Wazza, it does, but truthfully the photos do flatter it somewhat. I have seen the Super you noted, and yes interesting. I suspect the owner spent money perhaps not where he should have.
Its ok re the price for mine. Originally it was listed for $11K or thereabouts, but I simply swapped my GTV for the Ti. And yes it is was a 1300 Ti but has a lot of Super parts on it (trim, 1600 engine etc).