Buying a classic car is an expensive business and mistakes can prove costly financially and in time, effort and stress. Wouldnt it be great if you could take an expert with you? With the aid of this books step-by-step guidance from a marque specialist, you can! Youll discover all you need to know about the car you want to buy. The unique points system will help you to place the car's value in relation to condition, whilst extensive photographs illustrate the problems to look out for. This is an important investment - dont buy a Spider without this books help. Keith Booker has been an Alfa Romeo Owners Club member for 23 years, serving a stint as director. He is also the author of Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Coupés: The Essential Buyers Guide. He regularly contributes to motoring publications worldwide.
Recenzijas
a really great reference book, either for an owner or someone looking to purchase their first Alfa Spider. Hagerty Classic Cars newsletter
Introduction: Is it really the right car for you?
Marriage guidance
Cost considerations - Affordable? Or a money pit?
Living with a Spider, will it fit your lifestyle?
Before you view - Be well informed
Inspection equipment
15 minute evaluation - walk away or stay?
Serious evaluation (60 minutes)
Auctions
Paperwork
What's it worth?
Do you really want to restore?
Paint problems - touch up or respray?
Problems with cars that have been underused/stored
The community
Vital statistics
Index
Keith Booker has owned Alfa Romeos since 1979, and has enjoyed his 1972 GT 1600 Junior since 1986; he also ran a Giulia Super for 12 years. Keith has been an AROC UK member for over 20 years, and served a term as a director of the Club. A bank manager by profession, Keith recently retired and is now able to devote more time to his wife and two children, and to following his enduring passion of historic motor racing, especially when Alfa Romeos are participating. He has contributed articles and photographs to publications in the UK, Italy and the USA, has written Essential Buyers Guides for the Alfa Romeo Spider, and Giulia GT Coupé, and has also been elected to the Guild of Motoring Writers.