Other Makes Alpine (1965)
for sale
Price: US $7,900.00
Price: US $7,900.00
Hello!
PLEASE NOTE:
Car is located on Long Island, New York, North West Nassau County. ALSO: I would like to make an impassioned plea to ward-off any of
the following: Please think twice about inquiring if any of the
following scenarios MIGHT BE you:
A) Have never owned a classic car, have a casual
interest, and are considering something ‘just for fun’.
B) Expect to buy a 50-year-old car and not invest a
single dime in it.
C) Expect to buy a 50-year-old car for a ‘steal’, i.e., low-ball offer –
don’t waste your time or mine.
D) Need to discuss with wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend – automatically disqualified!
E) Want to know if you can drive a 50-year old car from New York to California
rather than have it shipped – you do the math – this is NOT a ground-up
restoration, showroom immaculate car. Not my problem if you want to live
dangerously. Owning a vintage car is an exercise in patience, love, dedication and, to some extent, cash, so please take all of these things into
consideration before considering this investment. Serious inquires only. I have
no interest or time to listen to your plans, to review your grand scheme, get
the back-story of what you’re going to do to get the car, your logistical
manifestations, plots, scenarios, and so forth. If you need to provide that
much justification, chances are you don’t really want to own a vintage
automobile.
WHAT DOES THIS CAR NEED
:
Nothing, other than to
be driven, which I no longer have the time or interest to do! It's been garaged through the winter and not on a trickle charge, so battery will need a boost - I will have it ready to rock for any interested parties.
WHAT CAN THIS CAR USE?:
A) New Paint B) New rag top (frame fine, rag top
tired) C) Possibly NEW windshield - there is a small ‘bullet hole-size’ crack
in glass – this is NOT a problem in NYS under a certain size, HOWEVER, check
with your local state requirements about this. Replacement windshield glass is
available, but you’ll most likely need to replace assorted weather-stripping
too, so the cost will be a few hundred dollars in parts alone. D) Reupholstered
door panels – do-it-yourself, easy repair.
ABOUT THIS CAR
:
It has spent its life on Long Island, New York. I am the third owner of this car, a matching-numbers, stock
Series IV Sunbeam Alpine by Rootes. I have owned this car since 1988. I have
all service receipts, original owner’s manual & Sunbeam Alpine shop manual
(a veritable encyclopedia of maintenance specs for this car)! New Flame Thrower
Electronic ignition, recently tuned-up (before sitting in garage storage and driven rarely, through most of 2015), new tires, new battery, new clutch, new
fuel sending unit sensor, after-market Victoria British hardtop, seats re-upholstered, new carpets over primed/painted and insulated interior floor pan, new seat
belts (these were optional back in the day), stainless steel exhaust, new
top-of-the-line car cover, etc. Original color was Moonstone white, the car was
repainted by 2nd owner, no doubt. I even have the original - yes, the
original - sales receipt for this car from 1965! Body is pretty clean - no
crazy rust/dents - just some surface rust / cosmetic issues here and there -
paint starting to flake on driver front fender for instance. Could use paint, new rag top (old top and frame within) and some rubber moldings here and there.
I have put more $ into this car than I could ever hope to reclaim (just $5k
alone, in summer, 2014), as it is not a Tiger, but nonetheless it is very cool and
needs a good home with a garage and someone who will love it and drive it! Email with
questions, etc, and I will do my best to provide as much info as possible.
65, 391 original miles! Selling due to lack of time/energy/space/money to
completely restore this classic as it should be. Heart-broken for sure, but I'm at the point in my life where I need to let go of stuff, and
it's time to let go, however tough the process! Serious inquires only please.
Please send me your email or file sharing link (i.e. Dropbox) for a few dozen
more Hi-Res pix including undercarriage!
Rootes produced just under 20, 000
Series IV's, so we're talking pretty rare here! If you come to see the car, we
can take a ride to my mechanic’s shop and get it on the lift for further
inspection. No issues here – just full disclosure.
Last Compression Test done 1-29-14, engine stone cold, 33
degrees: CYL. 1 = 137 PSI; CYL. 2 = 152 PSI; CYL. 3 = 148 PSI; CYL. 4 = 150
PSI.
SHIPPING:
I strongly recommend using any of several excellent classic car specialty transport services out there, or come with a flatbed trailer and take it away! Google 'classic car transporters' for estimates - car located in 11542 zip code! Shipping costs & logistics is the sole responsibility of the winning bidder!
Payment / Terms
:
A non-refundable deposit of $ 500.00 via Paypal will be due within (48) hours of close of auction. Payment in full of balance via Paypal will be required before taking delivery of vehicle. Car is being sold as is, with no warranties, written or implied. All Sales are final.
That's it - please take a look at other Alpine listings
for cars that are not even running and do the math - this is
about as good a chance to buy a very good running, stock Alpine as you will
ever see, here or anywhere. Thank-you! $ 7, 900.00 obo over $ 5, 500.00 These are
my terms and conditions based on relentless past experience. I make no
apologies, I waste no time. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE! Thank you very much for your time in reading this!
update: 2016-02-29
Condition: | Used | Year: | 1965 |
Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Make: | Other Makes |
Transmission: | Manual | Model: | Alpine |
Body Type: | Convertible | Engine: | 1592 cc |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Drive Type: | Amercian |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Mileage: | 65,391 |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Exterior Color: | White |
For Sale By: | Private Seller | Interior Color: | Black |
Disability Equipped: | No |