[alfaczik]

I have a 1971 Alfa Spider living in my garage. I drove the car throught the 80's and absolutely love the car, but parked it permanently about 10 years ago for a possible rod knock. The car is in need of body work on the right front fender, and needs a new right front light assembly, new carpet, seats, and top. The car's original fuel injection was replaced with dual Weber racing carbs, and a roll bar (when we used to time trial). I need advice on approximate cost and resources in the Los Angeles area (So Cal) for restoring this car to a nice driving vehicle vs. just parting it out so I can purchase one in ready to drive condition.

All advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[alfaczik]

Thank you for responding! I definitely want to put the money into this car, and honestly didn't want to part with it. I would love to find a mechanic who would like to barter professional services (if such a thing exists
I own a custom invitation business, and will be happy to create a stunning invitation ensemble for anyone wanting to trade for mechanic or body work... Anyone planning a wedding and in need of such services?

 

[alfaczik]

Thanks for all the feedback! I really love this car and from what I am reading, it sounds like a restore-to-good-driver is in order. The car is virtually rust free (lived in So Cal all its life) with only a couple of dime sized surface paint bubbles...and the repair items I mentioned in my original post. The car was well cared for and co-owned by one of the guys from A R Ricambi, before it came to reside in my garage. I planned to return it to daily driver status many times over the years, but a lack of project money and time have made it "temporarily" impossible. (Funny how 10 years can be a "temporary" period of time - but that's how it is when you are passionate about a dream.) My dream is to fix this car up and drive it to satisfy my upcoming mid-life crisis! The current reality is that I am closing my storefront and need to move my business back to my garage. There goes the garage space Dscottj talked about! I will be cleaning out my garage next weekend in preparation for the move, and will post pictures at that time. If anyone is interested in buying it, (complete with original set of cromodoras) please let me know.

I was looking for an old photo of my 71 spider in it's hey day. Couldn't find one, but did come across pictures of my '73 Berlina (my first car out of high school) and my Milano. Enjoy!