Regarding value, I believe it is worth somewhat less than a comparably equipped manual alpine. I believe the price difference would vary directly with the condition of the car. That is, if the car is in very rough shape, the price would be comparable with that of the manual alpine. But, as the condition improves, I would expect an automatic to fetch much less than a comparable manual alpine. This is because the automatic does not appear to be in high demand (as the manuals with overdrive are).
Regarding the Borg-Warner Type 35 transmission. There are lots of them around. You can even buy a completely rebuilt transmission from http://www.chicagoclassicimports.com/vtrans.html
In my searches on the internet, I found the transmission was used in the following cars (there are lots more):
Citroen DS23 - '73 to ? Volvo (various from '65 to '75) 1973 Triumph 2500TC Mk2 1967 to 1973 MGB 1967 to 1969 MGC 1975 Ford XB Fairmont
Tricomponent.com on the web lists parts for the Borg Warner Type 35 transmission. The link is http://www.tricomponent.com/productlist/plates3-cryl.html
AND a most excellent find - exploded parts pictures of the bog-warner Type 35 transmission - at the TEAE website. Link: http://www.mindspring.com/~teae/alparts.htm
With a dual down draft weber, the automatic transmission gives decent performance. You're definitely not going to be smoking the tires.
Brad
Bill Gullatt wrote:
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> Alpiners,
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> I found a Series IV automatic car and am contemplating the purchase. What
> kind of value should an auto Alpine have and how easy is it to get parts for
> the transmission? The car is complete, straight and solid but very worn.
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> Bill Gullatt
> Madison, AL