Ok, so this is not for the faint hearted, but then again it is an easily saved Alfasud for those with, or access to, basic car welding skils.
The pictures are more of a put off than a turn on, but that is largely down to the mixture of pink and brown primers applied during the last efforts of restoration, which weren't to be sniffed at actually.
An awful lot of welding and restoration work has already taken place, including a very large amount of seam welding to the chassis, engine bay and suspension area's which are normally spot welded, so there was a conscience of improvement by whoever was doing it.
That's not to say that there isn't anything left to do, but what is left is relatively easy. The largest area's of concern are the main cabin floor panels, and i'm not going to beat about the bush, they are mostly missing. But, the inner and outer sills are solid, and will provide and excellent platform to build a simple plain panel floor from. Other area's still needing welding attention would be a small area to the offside outer wing rail, a simple square patch, and the battery tray bulkhead are, an easy lay in panel. The junction of the sill ends and inner rear arches will require repairs too, but essentially, that would be the vast majority of the welding required done.
The usual awkward repairs such as windscreen aperture, door pillars, and most of the wing rails area etc has either already been done, or was still good and solid. The rear quarters tell the same story, with a new arch in one side and the other appearing to be very good as it was.
The car now sits on original axles and struts etc, with a steering rack and wheel etc, so moves around very freely and can be transported with ease. (I can deliver myself too if necessary by prior arrangement and negotiation.)
The car has its original Vin stamp and plate, in place and undisturbed. This rings true with being a series 3, Ti, Green Cloverleaf car, and is amongst the most prized and valuable of the Alfasud cars. That being the case, many of the necessary panels and parts are readily available for these cars, currently enjoying a new popularity and price hike now that their rarity and brilliance is finally becoming recognised and appreciated amongst the broader classic car scene. This model of cars are rapidly approaching values of 10K plus in quality restored condition, but the options and pickings are very slim, you have to start with something and this is a lot better than you might first think.
The registration is believed to be A262 NAR, V5 not yet applied for as i didn't want to add another owner to it, but paperwork is ready and waiting to be submitted, plus many of the cars own original panels, i.e. doors, tailgate, bonnet etc are still possibly available, but not for very long as the previous owner is clearing out! Details will be passed on to a successful buyer, or alternatively i can recommend very reliable and reasonable sources of these parts required.
I know it looks awful, but trust me the only reason i'm not doing it myself is that i no longer have any dry storage or workspace for it, i'm already bursting with Alfasuds and parts etc and last one in means first one out. I bought it to save it, and although i love the Alfasud and this model in particular, i am more than happy to move it on to someone who can do it quicker than i can.
Remember, its looks worse than it really is, but is not a weekend job, well not at my pace anyway! and i have more detailed close up photo's of many area's for the more serious enquiry, but i would suggest as always that you come and look at it for yourself and assess exactly what you'd be getting and your approach towards repairing it. If you don't come and look, but buy it blindly and don't like what you get you've only got yourself to blame haven't you.
A reasonable car welder/repairer should have this shell all steel and primed in approximately 7-10 days in my estimation, and that's average working days, not overly burning the midnight oil. The floors should go in quite easily as plain panels and decent structure to weld it to, the remaining smaller area's are just that, quite small, but easily accessible in it current state of dismantle.
I repeat the invite to come and see it for yourself, have a good natter over a cuppa or two, and see if its for you.
We are easily located just yards off the main A1 near Newark Nottinghamshire so very simple to get too.
Pictures etc can be viewed here
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232000938595
£open to sensible offers
The pictures are more of a put off than a turn on, but that is largely down to the mixture of pink and brown primers applied during the last efforts of restoration, which weren't to be sniffed at actually.
An awful lot of welding and restoration work has already taken place, including a very large amount of seam welding to the chassis, engine bay and suspension area's which are normally spot welded, so there was a conscience of improvement by whoever was doing it.
That's not to say that there isn't anything left to do, but what is left is relatively easy. The largest area's of concern are the main cabin floor panels, and i'm not going to beat about the bush, they are mostly missing. But, the inner and outer sills are solid, and will provide and excellent platform to build a simple plain panel floor from. Other area's still needing welding attention would be a small area to the offside outer wing rail, a simple square patch, and the battery tray bulkhead are, an easy lay in panel. The junction of the sill ends and inner rear arches will require repairs too, but essentially, that would be the vast majority of the welding required done.
The usual awkward repairs such as windscreen aperture, door pillars, and most of the wing rails area etc has either already been done, or was still good and solid. The rear quarters tell the same story, with a new arch in one side and the other appearing to be very good as it was.
The car now sits on original axles and struts etc, with a steering rack and wheel etc, so moves around very freely and can be transported with ease. (I can deliver myself too if necessary by prior arrangement and negotiation.)
The car has its original Vin stamp and plate, in place and undisturbed. This rings true with being a series 3, Ti, Green Cloverleaf car, and is amongst the most prized and valuable of the Alfasud cars. That being the case, many of the necessary panels and parts are readily available for these cars, currently enjoying a new popularity and price hike now that their rarity and brilliance is finally becoming recognised and appreciated amongst the broader classic car scene. This model of cars are rapidly approaching values of 10K plus in quality restored condition, but the options and pickings are very slim, you have to start with something and this is a lot better than you might first think.
The registration is believed to be A262 NAR, V5 not yet applied for as i didn't want to add another owner to it, but paperwork is ready and waiting to be submitted, plus many of the cars own original panels, i.e. doors, tailgate, bonnet etc are still possibly available, but not for very long as the previous owner is clearing out! Details will be passed on to a successful buyer, or alternatively i can recommend very reliable and reasonable sources of these parts required.
I know it looks awful, but trust me the only reason i'm not doing it myself is that i no longer have any dry storage or workspace for it, i'm already bursting with Alfasuds and parts etc and last one in means first one out. I bought it to save it, and although i love the Alfasud and this model in particular, i am more than happy to move it on to someone who can do it quicker than i can.
Remember, its looks worse than it really is, but is not a weekend job, well not at my pace anyway! and i have more detailed close up photo's of many area's for the more serious enquiry, but i would suggest as always that you come and look at it for yourself and assess exactly what you'd be getting and your approach towards repairing it. If you don't come and look, but buy it blindly and don't like what you get you've only got yourself to blame haven't you.
A reasonable car welder/repairer should have this shell all steel and primed in approximately 7-10 days in my estimation, and that's average working days, not overly burning the midnight oil. The floors should go in quite easily as plain panels and decent structure to weld it to, the remaining smaller area's are just that, quite small, but easily accessible in it current state of dismantle.
I repeat the invite to come and see it for yourself, have a good natter over a cuppa or two, and see if its for you.
We are easily located just yards off the main A1 near Newark Nottinghamshire so very simple to get too.
Pictures etc can be viewed here
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232000938595
£open to sensible offers
