Hi,
This is a request for some assistance and advice on Alpines in the UK, i'm a
prospective owner if one can be called that, having interest in the marque
for some time, and fullfilling my desire for a practical , open top,
classic, sportish car that i could possibly afford.
Ive been around the Web pages associated with the Alpine and have come to a
conclusion that my best bet????, ( tell me i'm wrong), is going to be a late
series V (63,64?), with the 1724cc engine and desirable overdrive including
a Hard top not to mention the nice goodies that go with it such as the
Microcell? seats etc.
My intent to purchase is real, but i dont have a garage to store the beauty
in untill about June, when its finished being built. However its my
intention to commence looking for one throughout May sometime, allthough i
guess theres no hurry.
One question is am i likley to get a better price buying now ( winter), or
indeed when the summer has finished, taking into consideration that its a
soft top?.
Again what is the potential cost for a descent ( -1 or +2 quality) in the
UK. I have seen adverts in "Classic Car Buyer", for the same as i have
suggested above ( from a dealer), for about #6500, which according to price
guides seems expensive, but that may be the price for a dealer vehicle?.
I have set my price to around the #4500 mark, and hope to buy privatley to
gain a saving and hope also to buy from an honest source. One of which i
hope will be though the UK club.
So my questions are as follows...
Which no fin model best suits my spec.?
Which is the fastest ?, i assume the V?
Which is the more reliable engine.?
Am i in the correct price range for a private Buy.?
What is the next UK club event i can attend.?
Is there a number of someone i can speak to in the UK club.
Whats the score with the Wire wheels, some do and some dont??
Would big webber 40dcoe be frowned upon, or indeed fit?
Is the interior carpeted?.
Where can i get a drive in one?
Wheres best for servicing in UK and how tricky to do it myself?
Wheres best for Uk spare parts ?
Controvesial bit coming up!!!!!!!!!!! Beware...
If i was also condsidering Fiat 124 , Alfa Duetto, Jensen Healey 2000, or
Porsche VW 914/916.
Why would i choose the Alpine ???
I realise there are a number of questions here and really appreciate anyones
time in answering all or even just one of them.
Regards Jonathan Smith.
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