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Let's just say that for various reasons, I'm thinking of moving on to other motorized projects and I'm considering selling my Alfa. I'm wondering how to go about finding a fair market value. I understand selling, it takes a willing seller and a buyer to come up with valuation and I'll never recoup my investment on a car. But where do I start? It's a rust free 79 Spider that I've done a lot of work and upgrades and modifications along with good maintenance on over the last 7 or 8 years. Without pulling out my records, which are thorough, I've rebuilt the suspension with IAP springs, Koni shocks, some poly bushings, added Panasport Wheels/new tires, rear sway bar upgrade, with extra chassis support welded under the car as well. The engine had headwork done by the previous owner with larger valves and a performance exhaust manifold, Weber carbs with curved intake tubes, electric fan with cooling fan switch in cyl. head, custom temp and oil pressure gauges (installed without cutting holes). The transmission was rebuilt to get rid of 2nd gear issues and I put a Sachs clutch and lightened Spruell flywheel in as well. The interior has miata seats with headrest speakers, Alpine stereo and amp that is neatly installed and hides away, a custom roll bar welded into plates on the body. The bumpers are off a 1971 and I backdated the wipers and mirrors as well. The grill is custom, but again it was installed without modification to the car and can be replaced with a stock early 70's grill. The paint was done before I bought it and isn't what I would be happy with if I kept it. There are some mismatched areas and some stone chips to contend with. From a couple yards it looks good and I don't worry about it when driving someplace. The top is in great shape.
Obviously, I've put some time and money in the car over the years and I realize that recouping the investment isn't going to happen. Is there a buyer for a car that's ready to go touring or autocrossing? How do I go about trying to price a car like this?
Obviously, I've put some time and money in the car over the years and I realize that recouping the investment isn't going to happen. Is there a buyer for a car that's ready to go touring or autocrossing? How do I go about trying to price a car like this?


