For that sort of money for a Series V Alpine, it should in in top-notch
condition. Good body, good paint, no rust, and everything in proper working
condition. Not concours, but in very good condition.
You could easily spend that much on a poor car to get it to very good
condition!
The most important thing to look out for with an Alpine is rust. Get one
with as little rust as possible. The mechanicals are easy to repair, the
body a lot less so!
Jon Arzt
Omaha, NE USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Kirks" <srk@mac.com>
To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 3:40 PM
Subject: 1966 Alpine advice
> Hello All!
>
> I'm looking at a 1966 Sunbeam Alpine this afternoon with intent to
> purchase. I have downloaded a couple of buyer's guides from the Web
> and a spotters guide and build list, to verify it is what it says it is.
>
> The current owner says the car has been his mother's for the past 10
> years, spent most of it's time in storage, and has had the engine
> rebuilt. He want's $6500 for it--that seems outrageous.
>
> Comments? Helpful advice?
>
> I'm in Missouri, USA
>
> Steve Kirks
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