1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint 1600

1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint  1600
Southern Italy and California car
 

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Secret Agent's Alfa (as related by  the last owner)

This Alfa was imported from Southern Italy in about '68 or ‘69 by a David  Gemora who owned a machine shop in Tarzana. California.  His main business  seemed to be building prototypes for government agencies and according to his  family he travelled extensively in Russia and China. After he died his wife  gathered the kids together at their Woodland Hills home and said. “Now I can  tell you what your dad did for a living”. His children didn't know until his  death that he was involved in optical surveillance/global espionage with the  highest private security clearance available from our government.

Mr. Gemora and a young family friend worked on the Alfa at Gemora's shop from  about 1970 onward. Gemora and the young man rebuilt the engine and clutch in the  early seventies along with performing other mechanical work to keep the car in  good fettle for daily driving chores around Southern California. The car was  painted in lacquer at that time also.

The young man had always desired the Giulia and upon Mr. Gemora's death in about  2005 was able to purchase it from the family and I subsequently purchased it  from him.

Finding an unrestored 101 Sprint  with all of her important original items which has not been crashed or rusted  beyond the point of no return is a rather rare occasion. This "secret agent" car  tics all of the boxes without being so perfect that it would frighten some from  driving or parking in the real world. The correct and original 5 speed coupled  with the 1600cc engine of these Giulias makes them very usable in the real  world. The triple leading shoe brakes up front with our recent rebuild of same  make stopping from modern freeway speeds uneventful.

Being from Southern Italy before arriving to Southern California rather than  from our Midwest or New England means that she has not been compromised by the  horrendous rot caused by winter road salt.

She still wears her old school  lacquer paint from the seventies. It shines like a ruby but fissures have opened  up here and there as is common with lacquer. Of course there are dings and dents  from fifty years of enjoyment in the real world (as opposed to  the concours lawn). The bright work has not been re-chromed so the shine is far  from a new look. The overall look is friendly and honest like an old family  member who has refused to color her hair or undergo Botox.

We have done everything needed to  bring it to good mechanical fettle including but not limited to: New brakes. nbsp; water pump. front engine seal. driveshaft support. flex disk. belts. hoses. nbsp; fresh air ducts. rear suspension limit strap. carburetor rebuild kit. nbsp; reconditioned radiator core and more (some of these items needed to be performed  due to sitting in storage for the long period before the last owner's purchase).   The lights. horn. wipers and radio all work.

She drives very nice and one does not have to jump through any hoops to change  gears smoothly. That said. I'm sure that if I tried to challenge some youthful  sports car in a straight line I could "beat" the synchros. The engine starts  easily. pulls strong and does not smoke. When reversing briskly one needs to rest a hand upon  the shift lever to keep it in place.

Inside there is a lovely period Nardi wood rim steering wheel. Also. there is a  very cool. period anti-theft devise on the steering column (built in like it  belongs there). There are two photos of it below. It snaps into place and you  use a key to unlock it. I've never seen one like it before.  

She is happy to be left alone and used for daily driving enjoyment but if you must restore her to concours lawn perfection at least collector car values are likely catch up to  past restoration costs (this has happened regularly in the past). This situation  will undoubtedly make those of us who lavish many dollars upon the objects of  our motoring desires look like geniuses.

She is fully serviceable on a day to day driver level and I drive her once or  twice a week as I rotate through the stable. As a driver as opposed to a  fully restored car there are several items to note:
• The fuel gauge jumps so it seems there is a connection issue somewhere.
• Of course some corrosion under the battery is assumed.
• The back glass has scratches in an area at the bottom where it appears someone removed a sticker very aggressively.
• Please scroll all the way down this page. read everything. see all of the photos and ask any questions you have so that you are clear on this car's condition and this auction process before bidding.
























 

CLICK ON ANY  SMALL PHOTO FOR THE LARGER VERSION.
Scroll down for the  undercarriage photos.

           

                                                                    Steering wheel lock system!                                               While up on a  hoist if one pushes up on parts of the floorboards they are revealed to  be rather thin. This is likely due to the interior having become damp at  various times over the last 50 years causing this "top down corrosion".   This contrasts with the "bottom up" rust of Midwestern cars or those  from the Alps region of Europe. For someone desiring perfection rather  than a daily driver. rectifying this during a restoration is a very  straightforward affair as replacement floor panels are readily available. Installation falls within the skill set of any competent  welder. We make this sort of repair quite often in our workshops. The  transverse structural members are all sound and the corrosion appears to  be limited to the floorboard and wheelhouse areas. This situation on a  50 year old unrestored car is common and well known within the Alfa  community. This car can be used as a daily driver just as she is since  the world probably has enough $100. 00 show cars.                  

My main business is restoring European cars for other people.   I have  been licensed and bonded to sell automobiles in California for 24 years.   I know cars and know how to  describe them accurately.   I have bought a number of cars on EBay and  most were misrepresented either intentionally or unintentionally.   I won't do that to you.   If there is  information that is important to your purchase and you don't see it in my  description please ask.   My direct phone number is listed below.    Also. you may want to go to my web site to see the types of cars I have sold and  the quality of the restorations that we do.   (Click "Client Restorations" along the  left side of the screen. )  Just Google “Motoring  Investments” or go to my eBay "me" page for the link.

 This car will be sold under California  regulations.  We will fax. email or overnight documents that need to be signed  and sent back such as the sales agreement. buyer's guide and power of attorney  for the California report of sale. By bidding you agree to these terms. If you  live in California. in addition to your winning bid we will be collecting sales  tax at the rate in your county and city plus a document preparatory fee of $55 and DMV registration and transfer fees that will  be determined at the time of sale.

If you live outside of  California and are SHIPPING the car you only pay us the amount of your winning  bid plus $55 and you will receive a California title in your name. It will be up to you to pay your taxes once home.

 This vehicle is sold “as  is” “where is” with no warranty expressed or implied including warranties of  merchantability.

1.      Please ask questions before you bid.   Direct phone # is 619-238-1977.   

2.      If you have zero or negative feed back. please contact us before bidding.

3.      Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer but we can help you arrange  it( we have sent cars all over the world ).

4.      If you are new to EBay please realize that your bid is your obligation to  buy.

5.      If you are the winning bidder please contact us within 48 hours to  arrange purchase. otherwise we may have to offer the car to the next highest  bidder.   We expect full payment to be made within 1 week.

6.      Try to come see the car or have someone else see it on your behalf  before the auction's close.   If that is not possible see number 7 below.

7.      NO RISK AUCTION: Come personally to see the car at my facility after the close of the auction and  if you do not  agree that I have described the car 100% accurately I will cancel the sale and  neither party will have any obligation.   Please note  that 3rd party inspections must be performed before the  auction's end.

8.      I accept cashier's checks or bank wire transfers as per eBay rules.

9.      General disclaimer: It would  not be feasible to list every minor flaw on an older vehicle (and all  cars tend to look a bit better on the computer monitor).   Minor  imperfections come with driving a car in the real world.   Due to the state  of materials technology available when vintage cars were designed. expect some  minor seepage of lubricating fluids.   If you have  any question at all about the condition of this car please don't hesitate to  ask.

10. A fair reserve is set.   Sorry. but to be fair to all I will not  disclose it.

11. If any dispute arises out of this sale it will be handled through binding  arbitration and San Diego. CA will be the venue.   By bidding you agree to  all terms.

12. I reserve the right to end the sale early.

Sorry to have to put all the legal information  above but our society has made it necessary.

Shipping is simple and inexpensive.  To most distant continental US locations is only about $1200 and that also will get the car all the way to Germany. England or The Netherlands!Good Luck and Happy Bidding!

On Aug-17-13 at 13:23:50 PDT. seller added the following information:

Note: the info below was to be part of the description just above the undercarriage photos but I had difficulty with the font color and it turned out to be black text on a black background so in effect. is invisible - sorry.

While up on a hoist if one pushes up on parts of the floorboards they are revealed to be rather thin. This is likely due to the interior having become damp at various times over the last 50 years causing this "top down corrosion". This contrasts with the "bottom up" rust of Midwestern cars or those from the Alps region of Europe. For someone desiring perfection rather than a daily driver. rectifying this during a restoration is a very straightforward affair as replacement floor panels are readily available. Installation falls within the skill set of any competent welder. We make this sort of repair quite often in our workshops. The transverse structural members are all sound and the corrosion appears to be limited to the floorboard and wheelhouse areas. This situation on a 50 year old unrestored car is common and well known within the Alfa community. This car can be used as a daily driver just as she is since the world probably has enough $100. 00 show cars.

 

 

 

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