David Young writes:
> I saw an add in the paper for 2 Sunbeam Alpines (different years),
> one "Roadable" and one "Restorable" with lots of spares. Asking
> price was $2000. Before I get too excited, what would a nicely
> restored Sunbeam Alpine be worth?
Ads in Hemmings are offering Series 5 Alpines ('67 model year) for
$3500 for a "good condition" car. Earlier series sell for less. A
perfect Alpine is not going to go for much over $5000; the demand is
just not that high.
Depending on just how "roadable" the one car is, $2000 for 2 cars and
lots of spares sounds like it might be a pretty good deal.
As a twisted idea of fun, last night Susan tried to add up all the
money I've spent on my Alpine. I'm closing in on $6000... Worse yet,
she counted the times she's actually ridden in it: 5.5 (it didn't
make it home one time). That's over $1000 per ride...
Sigh. Oh well, as somebody famous whose name escapes me once said,
"If I had all the money I've spent on cars, I'd spend it on cars."
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