[{"id": 2263624, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Shelby's-a ass-a, iss-a mine!\" (Or something like that.)\r\n\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1528118997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263626, "authorName": "KevinH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So....\nWe have a small block Ford V8 installed in place of the OE Alfa engine.... and a \"statement of authenticity from Archivio Storico Alfa Romeo\". Guess I don't get it. \nLooks like a great car car for actually driving (without killing the value) - but not what I would call remotely 'authentic'.\n\nRegardless - GLWA. Looks like a real fun runabout.", "likes": 26, "timestamp": 1528119247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263630, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks well done to me and is no doubt a good time on the Oregon coast highway. Summer is just about here. Alfa lovers will still like you...just don't open the hood.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1528119374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263644, "authorName": "manueltoscano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manueltoscano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When looking under the dress brings unwanted surprises ...", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1528119936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263648, "authorName": "allardk3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allardk3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this is super cool and I am sure it would be a blast to drive. I am a sucker for V8 powered European sports cars. Any Alfa experts out there know how much the original engine and trans weighed?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1528120026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263669, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alfa 'purists' are going to hate this!!! I agree w/KevinH...the \"statement of authenticity\" seems useless. \r\n\r\nRegards", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1528120552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263681, "authorName": "PMB-BTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmb-btr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not a purist in anything, I like a nice V-8 conversion in about anything, so long as it is well executed. The only small problem is geographic: I'm in sunny Florida.\r\nI'll keep my eye on this one, Good luck!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1528120863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263706, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I buy a lot of cars sight unseen but this is one you really need to see and drive before pulling the trigger. There's a lot of variables impacting the success of the execution.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1528121841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263709, "authorName": "SouthernCalifFinancial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southerncaliffinancial/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by SouthernCalifFinancial", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528121896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2263715, "authorName": "ChrisCushing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chriscushing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m also curious at the weight difference between the Alfa Six and the Ford V8.\r\n\r\nI do dig it. Definitely a car that needs a test drive to determine if everything feels fairly harmonious, but it\u2019s a pretty cool thing. Good looking, cheap to service. Lots to like on those two fronts alone.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528122062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263724, "authorName": "sfohare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfohare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this. Handsome car with great presence and a reliable sbf for motivation. I applaud going the extra mile with the dual sidedrafts in order to make it unique. 4bbl is so much easier and likely better drivability, but those webers look awesome", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1528122222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263757, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My exact favorite Hybrid!!! Beautiful Italian body with the heart of a marathon runner!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528123140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263760, "authorName": "Dr_Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr_randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone please tell me the stack of \"spare parts\" includes the original motor. you might want it later on if the decision is made later to restore to original. On a side not, those look like vintage Cal Custom valve covers. I have those on my 51 woody hot rod project. Very cool.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528123408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263769, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Un'Alfa con un motore FoMoCo? Mi sembra una cazzata.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1528123440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263782, "authorName": "Moto_One", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto_one/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only thing I see that needs changing. The shift leaver, something more Alfa like, it just looks to short.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528123791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263783, "authorName": "105allday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105allday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this not a Touring bodied car? If so it, and its original motor, are of some significance. Unlike say, a four cam Porsche motor, the Alfa twin cam six is not going to bankrupt you to source or maintain so I take a somewhat dim view of its absence but respect the doctrine of owner's sovereignty.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1528123800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263786, "authorName": "shakingthrough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakingthrough/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KevinH - I just received a Certificate of Origin for my Alfa from Centro Documentazione. They will certify the chassis, paint color, date of production, and market/location that it was delivered to. But they do not release records (maybe they don't have them) on the original engine number.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528123868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263796, "authorName": "oldcanuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcanuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alfa Romeo documented engine number ranges I have been told, and these are known, but specific engine numbers are not available.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528124175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263847, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While I don't know the weight of the original engine I would guess that the weight difference between the original straight 6 and the current V-8 might not be that great. The original 6 cylinder had a cast iron block.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1528125614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263872, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very cool little car. \r\nI\u2019d want to get under there with a big screwdriver and do some poking and prodding. I see a lot of \u2018dealer blacking\u2019 under its \u2018skirts\u2019 and shards of \u2018something\u2019 trying to depart the ship.. That would effect value.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528126465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263889, "authorName": "RWestW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwestw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm fan of originality,\r\nbut if your throw a rod\r\ngive the 'merican V8 the nod.\r\n\r\nCall it an Iso-flavored Alfa.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528127110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263893, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 289 is surprisingly compact, so it works for many swaps. Too bad they didn't fit four downdraft Webers, as per the Cobra.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1528127241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263898, "authorName": "finnegan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/finnegan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really love the look of these cars... the Touring design is a close cousin to their Aston DB4 and Lancia Flaminia convertibles, and the Maserati 3500 (coupe only, as the spider was by Vignale).\r\nThese are not sports cars, but nice GT cruisers, and the 289 is not a terrible idea at all for a little more punch.\r\nBut I'd be concerned about what looks like some rot and bondo cover in the sills, and even more concerned about what looks like a very large cut out from the front cross-member... (or can anyone who knows these cars say that's even close to original?) \r\nI'm afraid I'd want to Bring a Fabricator.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1528127332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263908, "authorName": "danman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "45 years ago I was sent to Sicily by the Navy for a 5 month deployment. One of my co-workers in Sicily had one of these as his \"hobby\" car and tried to get me to buy it from him. For about $2000-$2,500 I could have had a \"twin\" to this car, but in white. My co-worker didn't help the sale by complaining about the scarcity and high costs for parts. (Obviously, you wouldn't find parts for this car at a neighborhood auto parts store, even 45 years ago.)\r\nI saw a similar car here in North Florida a few months after returning from Sicily, but have never seen one since.\r\nBTW, these came with a 145 horsepower 6 cylinder engine, but the car is heavy so a transplant of a more powerful engine wasn't a bad idea. Too bad a suitable Alfa Romeo engine could not be sourced.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1528127592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263904, "authorName": "YankeeTR5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yankeetr5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ar1950....the 2600 engine is all alloy (block and cylinder head) and is unique to the Type 106 series Alfa's, so produced in relatively low volume for a short period of time. I'm guessing well into 5 figures to source rebuild and install an original. Especially given the pop in values of the Touring bodied Alfa's the last few years. \nIt'll be interesting to see where this one ends up. To many the appeal of an Alfa is the intoxicating sound of its engine. To others, its the beauty of the car itself, irrespective of what's under the hood. Different folks attracted to the same car coming from different directions. \nAs mcorrallo points out, definitely worth a personal inspection. These cars are bare metal on many of its surfaces that don't see the light of day (inside top of fenders in engine and trunk area, under dash...including the inside of the rockers) and so they can rust from the inside out. A simple inspection will confirm that this one is in solid condition body wise....or not. Pictures show some serious work on the spare wheel well and a hack on the front crossmember to fit an oil pan (most likely) before they fabricated one\nThese cars are from an era of glamorous cars that captured the moment in time so well. Driving one or in one really transforms, me anyway, thru time. \nTo US bidders, good luck! Euro restorations costs are so much lower that I'm guessing this ends up on a boat at the end of the auction.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1528127622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263929, "authorName": "pinsx3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinsx3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Scuderia Non Originale", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1528128162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263935, "authorName": "BobD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the splined hubs for wire wheels OE ? Detail photos seem to show that the hub is held by nuts that barely have any threads engaged.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528128352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263938, "authorName": "AlfaZagato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfazagato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't imagine what handling these had is any improved with the 289. Big benefits would likely be reliability and moving the CoG back and down in the chassis. I'd worry about the splines & hubs with the wires.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528128411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263948, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only thing missing is the Shelby signature on the glove box.\r\nThen you are free to join a Cobra club!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1528128589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263951, "authorName": "John_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It seems very nice on top, but a little crusty underneath. Am I the only one who thinks the spare tire wheel well looks like it has had some work? A floor board and trunk pic under the carpet and mats would be welcome.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528128709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263975, "authorName": "D_rack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d_rack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If ever there was a need for a start-up and driving video, I'd say it be here.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1528129246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2263995, "authorName": "RitchieR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ritchier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AlFord Romeo", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1528129666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2264015, "authorName": "MarkBMorrow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markbmorrow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kind of an Italian Tiger. I like it.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1528130038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2264050, "authorName": "pinshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As been said before, thee left the factory rusting. Pretty sure the rockers are rusted as they were on all of them, including my 2000, spare wheel a goner as well. But restoring these 2600's gets them into six figures, so even this way, it will sell well. I bought mine with a 283/4 speed and its getting something different than stock when finished. 283 is destined for a vintage race car build, so all is good in the world. Suspect this one will go to europe to be redone, but never know. GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528130842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2264058, "authorName": "Tomharper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomharper/", "bidAmount": 6385, "content": "$6,385 bid placed by Tomharper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528131003, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2264077, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Upgraded brakes should be on the to do list. Like the lack of V8 badging, scoop, ...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528131544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2264216, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Add me to those who think that a Ford small-block, the Kelsey Hayes wires, and the color change make any documentation from the Archivio Storico irrelevant for anything other than the original build date.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1528134372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2264223, "authorName": "McKim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mckim/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by McKim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528134503, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2264233, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Put a 24 valve Busso in it for more authentic Alfa sounds. It has already been swapped, so your options are quite open.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1528134681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2264283, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@YankeeTR5, Opps. You are correct. I was thinking of the 2000 four cylinder engine that went into the 2000 version of these cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528135539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2264387, "authorName": "Frank_Garcia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_garcia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs a vanity plate - IATEAV8\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1528136525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2264423, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are those Webers chromed? Kind of an odd look.....\r\n\r\nRegards", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528137122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2264513, "authorName": "KLA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty and bastard all in the same thought. Until you look a little closer at the wheels, you just assume they're Borrani.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528138148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2264558, "authorName": "Pdx_doug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdx_doug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YIKES! Imagine my surprise when I looked at the data table and saw I'm the seller! Well, almost the same. Had me a little worried. I mean, I know I'm getting old, but surely I'd remember having an Alfa, much less one with a swapped 289!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1528138703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2264888, "authorName": "robert_poeschl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert_poeschl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike_Breinin: You could also keep it all Alfa, and even keep it a 2600 (well, 2593) by swapping the Ford for a Montreal V8. Then the car would resemble another V8 by an ex-Alfa engineer, the Pegaso, only with way better brakes and steering, and a reasonably reliable take on the 4 cam V8 idea...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1528142421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2265017, "authorName": "Mr._H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(Looks under hood)\r\n\r\n\"Wherefore art thou, Alfa Romeo?\"", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1528143645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2265257, "authorName": "4RE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4re/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by 4RE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528146693, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2265373, "authorName": "Tomharper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomharper/", "bidAmount": 8355, "content": "$8,355 bid placed by Tomharper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528148496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2265421, "authorName": "Elanguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elanguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was the sort of engine swap that made sense in the 1970s that ends up reducing the value of the car now. So someone might get a relative bargain on such a beautiful classic. There are a couple of 2600 Spiders for sale right now, at $175k and $195k which seems expensive for that level of performance, but that's what the market is like right now.\r\n\r\nAnd I would guess that sourcing the correct 6 from a Sprint or Berlina would not be too terribly expensive, neither of them are tremendously expensive these days.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1528149184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2265591, "authorName": "vintageair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't help but wonder what was going through the mind of the guy with the cutting torch as he was hacking out half of the front cross member - Are you sure about this?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1528152162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2265638, "authorName": "vvassallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vvassallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robert_poeschl, I like how you think!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528154185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2265679, "authorName": "Collinmhill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collinmhill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be one fun rally car as is", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528155544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2265687, "authorName": "Cootersdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cootersdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 289!? That's like drawing a moustache on the statue \"David \" with a sharpie.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528156206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2265699, "authorName": "Soundman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soundman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ugh what a shame.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528156737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2265743, "authorName": "rickambrose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickambrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know the purist among us hate the modifications, but when you think about it this may be the perfect daily driver combination of American reliability and Italian masterful design.....I love this!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1528158457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2265760, "authorName": "Brian_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Alfa straight 6 that originally graced this car is a fantastic old engine. Sewing machine smooth and plenty of power. That said, there are some of those engines still around, likely in rusty and relatively cheap 2600 sprint chassis...\r\n\r\nThis car deserves an original 2600 Six in the engine bay, but the structural body mods would also have to be un-done.\r\n\r\nThese are beautiful cars, I should've kept mine. Sold it way too cheap on here about 4 years ago, right before they doubled in value.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528158969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2265811, "authorName": "macygray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macygray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There were 2,255 2600 Spiders made, compared to 6,999 Sprints. \n\nSpiders in very good to excellent condition have been selling at auction for a median price of about $114K lately. Sprints have been selling for a median price of about $37,500. (from the current SCM Guide). \n\nI think the engine and wheel changes will probably knock the value of this Spider down more than if the car were a Sprint. It will be interesting to see what this car sells for---likely somewhere between a Sprint and a Spider. \n\nAnyone out there thinking what I'm thinking\u2026\u2026? \n\nSince original engine numbers can't be sourced/confirmed from Alfa Romeo, it might make sense for someone to buy this car for short money, and a complete, intact Sprint for maybe shorter money. Then swap engines and wheels and end up with a nice Spider.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1528161400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2265889, "authorName": "Amphicar770", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amphicar770/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While this could be champagne style on a beer budget, I keep thinking of Ace Ventura ... Einhorn is a Man!\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbygQq93ULM", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528165113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2266010, "authorName": "Carbster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also bid in a similar 2000 w a period GT-350 engine fitted. As it was my old boss bought for $12.5k back in \u201801 or was it \u201802! Another one that got away. It was real cool, but had a few needs like better brakes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528170873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2266043, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Bricklin2117", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528172985, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2266202, "authorName": "Tambourello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tambourello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unmolested exterior. Ford V8 power. Wire wheels. Special car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1528201603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2266272, "authorName": "JagManBill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagmanbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought similar @robert_poeschl when I saw the ad opening indicating a \"V8\". But I wasn't thinking the Montreal - although that swap would make more sense - and be just as, if not more appropriate. No I was thinking the V8 from the other red car... a Dino. While it looks nice with the 289 and I'm sure it drives \"spirited\", \"it-sa not Italian\".", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1528203449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2266352, "authorName": "Lawaters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawaters/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Lawaters", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528205544, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2266448, "authorName": "crossram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crossram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Alfa straight six was a heavy lackluster engine that just wasn't that good and thats why you don't see it on any later Alfa's. It barley made any more HP than a tuned four. Leave the V8 in but clean up the engine compartment, maybe switch to four carbs and you have a sweet ride.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1528208231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2266481, "authorName": "DrinkMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drinkman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beverly Hill's Car Club has a 1964 2600 Sprint for 12k with an engine and transmission that could become your parts car for restoring this one if you want it back to original.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1528209207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2266793, "authorName": "Speedracerm5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedracerm5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For a second there I thought it was Ferris Bueller's replacement ride after Tko'ing the \"250 GT\"...nice looking ride.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528216158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2266798, "authorName": "Dutch-mill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch-mill/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Dutch-mill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528216260, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2268196, "authorName": "Packfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/packfan/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Packfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528233322, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2268245, "authorName": "Omnivore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/omnivore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect Portland car, possibly underperforming softop notwithstanding:\r\n\r\nTake out the dead, weak, fancy lump and do what all those smart Italian marques do. \r\nDon a nice vintage Marino wool shirt, loafers and shades. \r\nLoad up the family and head to Timberline for brunch (carb jets permitting).\r\nMake the scene in your Alfa, park it out front. \r\nGive not a single whit about the originality nor the rust. \r\nHead back and load it up for tomorrow\u2019s beach trip. \r\n\r\nLa dolce vita.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528233792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2268567, "authorName": "Randypat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randypat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The comments about returning this one to a Sprint powertrain have quite a bit of merit. The main reason being that the 5 speed (overdrive) Alfa trans is gone and the motor is replaced with one that won't be as happy as the Alfa 6 while cruising the highways with that low geared rear axle. Probably great at the stoplight GP. Mod further or try to recoup some of that lost value.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528237348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2268719, "authorName": "rmessner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmessner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fascinated to see where this one goes.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528240435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2268727, "authorName": "rmessner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmessner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Or, another approach, find a 12 cylinder Ferrari engine and drop that in. You know, since it has already been had.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528240671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2268847, "authorName": "macygray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macygray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DrinkMan\r\nGood call. In fact, BHCC has two 2600 Sprints for sale right now, both with engines. One is without a transmission or carbs, and the other has a transmission and carbs. Both are very rusty / needy and look pretty much like parts cars, so\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528243824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2269153, "authorName": "pdxdoug (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxdoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello folks. I thought I'd give the auction a day to marinate, then introduce myself. I'm a long time reader of BaT and this is a pretty interesting experience to sell something here. I have to say the back and forth with the BaT folks was a pleasant and professional exchange...I recommend it. Please ask anything you care to and I'm happy to do what I can. For example, someone asked about block #'s and I couldn't find them. Hidden by the custom oil pan. I did tell him I got it with an original looking 2bbl and blue Ford air cleaner set-up. I did the engine dress up and the Weber nonsense in 2004.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528255232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2269298, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by RemingtonSR71", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528262718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2269340, "authorName": "Rossof355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rossof355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Valve adjustment on an engine with hydraulic lifters? Um...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528266793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2269507, "authorName": "Alfa_Fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa_fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have pictures of the necessary modifications performed on the body to permit the mounting of the V8 engine?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528288629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2269669, "authorName": "Lawaters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawaters/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Lawaters", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528293199, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2269768, "authorName": "thinoxygen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinoxygen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay, I've reconciled that the engine swap is a travesty - but not posting videos is unforgivable.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528295409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2270069, "authorName": "pdxdoug (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxdoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somehow BaT interpreted rocker adjustment as valve adjustment. Sorry for the confusion. Since the engine transplant was done way before my ownership (I think in the late 70's), I don't know what modifications were required. The firewall seems intact and it appears to be a clean installation. My thinking is that 40 years ago this car must have suffered engine damage that cost more to repair than the car was worth. The swap probably saved it from being scrapped. I've had 3 Giulias and this drives nothing like those. Think boulevard cruiser. Not nimble and agile, but powerfully elegant.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528302122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2270425, "authorName": "Automotiveaddict1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automotiveaddict1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this one so much!\r\n\r\nI know it isn't original, but man....it's so pretty, and a lot could be done with that motor.\r\n\r\nThe only real concerns I have are the frame and rust issues that may be lurking.\r\n\r\nSTILL, I'm very curious where this ends up. \r\n\r\nBeautiful car!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528308742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2272408, "authorName": "boattail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boattail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I took my 1965 2600 Spider out this last weekend. My 14 year old daughter was delighted to be riding shotgun in her \"Dream Car.\" We passed 500 miles on the fresh rebuild so \r\ni opened it up and let her run for the first time. The 2600 is no stump puller, but has plenty of real world performance. A big Touring bodied Spider is a real treat, regardless of the power plant. GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1528345492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2273151, "authorName": "Davidbir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidbir/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original -all aluminum- straight six weighs 420lbs on my scales at home. The Ford weighs 475lbs? The big difference is that the Alfa six is a very long engine-as long as a Jaguar XK unit and that makes the Alfa 2600 series cars nose heavy. This car probably drives better with the Ford unit...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528386652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2273360, "authorName": "Chas_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chas_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not many threads engaged on the nuts holding the wire wheel adaptors. \r\nAlso the front cross member has been seriously lightened to clear the oil pan. Said pan appears to be a custom item. I gotta wonder why the pan wasn't configured to retain more of the cross member. \r\nBetween the wheel adaptors and the cross member, the safety of the car, in my opinion, is questionable.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528390454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2273403, "authorName": "Davidbir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidbir/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That front cross member looks very substantial to me and , bolt on wire wheel adapters are used on Healeys, TRs, Jags etc so why they would be a problem here I dunno. Is anybody else thinking Alfa 166 V6? It has the benefit of being Alfa of course but being even shorter than the Ford V8 it moves the critical engine weight even further back.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528391184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2273453, "authorName": "wagon_master", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon_master/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like Alpha engineer that crossmember like that originally for a reason.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528392463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2274096, "authorName": "Chas_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chas_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My comment was not about bolt-on adaptors, but about the depth of thread captured by the nuts holding the adaptors.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528400942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2274141, "authorName": "Davidbir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidbir/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chas_H I agree there does not appear to be much holding the splined hub on--longer studs would seem to be required.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528401468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2275320, "authorName": "mnhsty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mnhsty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Swap the Ford for a Rover V-8 to at least keep it European.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528427158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2275332, "authorName": "Tiger66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tiger66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mnhsty:\n\"Swap the Ford for a Rover V-8 to at least keep it European.\"\nThat would depend on which version of said V-8.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528427729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2276278, "authorName": "PassR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/passr/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by PassR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528476773, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2277982, "authorName": "pdxdoug (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxdoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Attention potential bidders, I discovered a little gremlin residing up front. It turns out that when the headlights are on, the front blinkers don't work. The rears work and the indicator in the tach flashes and clicks. When the front lights are off, everything works as it should. I won't be able to resolve this issue before the auction is over, so I propose to refund the buyer $200 to have it fixed. Imagine that, a random electrical glitch in 64 year old Italian car.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1528500798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2278238, "authorName": "JRJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rossof355 My high performance 289s had mechanical lifters and dual point distributors Ford OEM. Valve lash was .022 cold & .018 hot. They make beautiful music, especially with thin wall headers, which was Shelby OEM. I can not tell if these are mechanical or hydraulic.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528510137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2278280, "authorName": "Rossof355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rossof355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JRJ yes, for sure they are out there. My wife\u2019s Cologne 3.8 had\r\nMechanical lifters in 1978, iirc. Noisy but great little engine for that small car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528512442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2278653, "authorName": "JRJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rossof355 Not that it is pertinent here, my wife had a 1976 Mustang II (Cobra) with the 2.8 Cologne V6 and four speed. I replaced the plastic cam drive gear but never adjusted tappets?! At 115hp it was OK, as the body returned to natural elements.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528552677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2278724, "authorName": "cal61", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cal61/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by cal61", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528555557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2278742, "authorName": "Rossof355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rossof355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JRJ , oops, I may be wrong again. She made a lot of valvetrain noise (the car, that is) but I don\u2019t recall adjusting the tappers either. I gotta think more before I comment!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528556525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2279015, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional pictures have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528569695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2279379, "authorName": "classman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classman/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by classman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528595749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2279631, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Before we get into the Ford vs Rover V8 discussion, just remember that the Rover V8 was a GM design, and Ford also makes cars in Europe. Pretty car, GLWS.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1528636842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2279672, "authorName": "Arekusan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arekusan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm an originality wonk but for the right price this custom US-Euro \"hybrid\" looks just right, a la DeTomaso Pantera, Shelby Cobra, Iso Grifo and Sunbeam Tiger. Wouldn't change a thing.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1528639534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2279673, "authorName": "Palandi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palandi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would swap a 300C Hemi V8 just to stay at home at FCA..", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1528639557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2279720, "authorName": "hindsbru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hindsbru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The cutaway on the front cross member is almost as scary as the short studs holding the wheel adapters on.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1528641568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2279778, "authorName": "BurnThemAll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnthemall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is very nice. All the best in selling it right. \r\n\r\nI'm perplexed at Hindsbru's comment re the cutaway crossover. Trying to think of a hybrid of this sort that didn't require modification.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1528646124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2279908, "authorName": "JRJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BurnThemAll, There is hacking and re-engineering. This cross member is a major structural element and as originally intended, it should keep the lower control arm pivots from deflecting under braking and twisting with torsional loads. This cut-a-way is not even gusseted! Adding structure to bridge the gap looks relatively easy and not expensive. I hope that the oil pan is done more competently.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1528653492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2279957, "authorName": "PassR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/passr/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by PassR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528656815, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280338, "authorName": "macygray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macygray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There were only 2,255 of these Spiders made over a span of 6 years in the 1960s, an average production of less than 1 a day (assuming Spider production took place throughout that time, something I'm not sure about). In any case, there aren\u2019t many around. \n\nAnyone can do whatever they want with a car they own, including leaving it just as it is, but I hope the new owner considers returning this Spider back to a stock drivetrain, as has been suggested or implied by some of the earlier comments.\n\nAnd based on hindsbru's and JRJ's comments just below, that might lead the new owner to remedy what sounds like a flaw in this car's chassis structure that looks like it happened as a result of the drivetrain transplant.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528688798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2280423, "authorName": "Dutch-mill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch-mill/", "bidAmount": 27750, "content": "$27,750 bid placed by Dutch-mill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528714792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280459, "authorName": "cal61", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cal61/", "bidAmount": 28008, "content": "$28,008 bid placed by cal61", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528720300, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280462, "authorName": "MrJ1S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrj1s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a pre-bid question but I wonder how well it cools? The radiator looks to be hefty but beyond wind what cools it when standing still? If there is a fan I surmise that it is an electric in front of the radiator. That would be odd given all of the space available between the water pump hub and the backside of the radiator should a conventional fan be used or an electric unit with a shroud mounted to the (back) of the radiator.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528720527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2280490, "authorName": "Rovercar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rovercar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All Rover V8's are British engines. Some of you guys must be thinking the BOP engines made in the USA. There's more to an engine than the short block.\r\n\r\nIMHO, if you've got $30,000 lying around that you can't find any use for, this frankenstein might just be your car. I'm just thinking of all the other cars I've seen on BAT for $30k or less and wondering what I might be able to pick up for that kind of pocket change. Hmmm... I wonder what it would be like to tool around in a Rolls Royce or maybe something very factory original with character and a nice patina.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528721921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2280489, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pdxdoug\nBeautiful Alfa. Very nice presentation \nWish You the Very Best with Auction Today, and To All Bidders \nSomeone Will Enjoy this Great Looking Vehicle \nGLWTS!\u263a\ufe0f", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528721957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2280569, "authorName": "fast_fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fast_fred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great eye, hindsbru, didn't even see the studs, until you mentioned them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528725673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2280578, "authorName": "Automotiveaddict1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automotiveaddict1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pdxdoug\r\n\r\n\u201cImagine that, a random electrical glitch in 64 year old Italian car.\u201d\r\n\r\nFirst good chuckle of the day.\r\n\r\nThanks!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528726146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2280622, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Automotiveaddict1974\r\n@pdxdoug\r\nSeller addressed this \"glitch\" several days ago, and is willing to help with the cost of repairs. I find this honest and commendable \r\nBest Regards", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528728017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2280665, "authorName": "velocemente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocemente/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by velocemente", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528730143, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280685, "authorName": "Dutch-mill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch-mill/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by Dutch-mill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528730849, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280695, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Automotiveaddict1974 Being a 64 Model myself, I take exception to being called a 64 year old !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528731181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2280805, "authorName": "tifoso13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tifoso13/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by tifoso13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528734842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280815, "authorName": "Dutch-mill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch-mill/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by Dutch-mill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528735301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280819, "authorName": "Scoop123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoop123/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by Scoop123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528735354, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280860, "authorName": "tifoso13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tifoso13/", "bidAmount": 33300, "content": "$33,300 bid placed by tifoso13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528737009, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280870, "authorName": "TeMa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tema/", "bidAmount": 33550, "content": "$33,550 bid placed by TeMa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528737383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280882, "authorName": "velocemente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocemente/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by velocemente", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528737746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280892, "authorName": "Copper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Apologies, but it's hard not to chuckle when posters recommend removing a Ford V8 for a similar to original six. There's a reason why people got rid of those engines.\r\n\r\nThis would be quite a car to own and drive.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528738234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2280901, "authorName": "480Elder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/480elder/", "bidAmount": 35250, "content": "$35,250 bid placed by 480Elder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528738509, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280905, "authorName": "Scoop123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoop123/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Scoop123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528738575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280934, "authorName": "velocemente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocemente/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by velocemente", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528739487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280936, "authorName": "TeMa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tema/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by TeMa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528739565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280984, "authorName": "northstrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northstrand/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by northstrand", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528740478, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280990, "authorName": "TeMa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tema/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by TeMa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528740544, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280994, "authorName": "northstrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northstrand/", "bidAmount": 38500, "content": "$38,500 bid placed by northstrand", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528740586, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2280995, "authorName": "TeMa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tema/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by TeMa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528740619, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281000, "authorName": "northstrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northstrand/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by northstrand", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528740653, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281003, "authorName": "TeMa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tema/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by TeMa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528740688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281014, "authorName": "northstrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northstrand/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by northstrand", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528740785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281016, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That little shifter looks like it's straight from a 289 Cobra. Either that or it was really cold that day.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1528740791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281017, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was in the pool!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528740811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281018, "authorName": "TeMa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tema/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by TeMa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528740819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281019, "authorName": "northstrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northstrand/", "bidAmount": 44000, "content": "$44,000 bid placed by northstrand", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528740841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281021, "authorName": "Dutch-mill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch-mill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do have a engine for sale", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528740863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281023, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whom ever gets this should never open the hood in public. Make a daily driver of it and act like it's nothing special.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528740879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281026, "authorName": "TeMa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tema/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by TeMa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528740930, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281028, "authorName": "Dutch-mill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch-mill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So its a fake", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528740938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281027, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd be all over this if the garage, yard and driveway were not already full of needy Alfas", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528740955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281030, "authorName": "wdb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All these comments about the engine. If Alessandro deTomaso had put that motor there you'd be singing a different tune.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528740976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281031, "authorName": "northstrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northstrand/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by northstrand", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528740982, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281034, "authorName": "TeMa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tema/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by TeMa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528741035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281036, "authorName": "Dutch-mill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch-mill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "But only a six cylinder Alfa motor is original!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281035, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wdb, bingo", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528741037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281041, "authorName": "northstrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northstrand/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by northstrand", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528741060, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281043, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dutch-mill Yes, you're right. So it's not an original car. Your point?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281045, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The replacement motor doesn't seem to be restraining the bidding action.\r\nGood luck to seller and bidders alike.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528741098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281046, "authorName": "Wfocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wfocz/", "bidAmount": 47500, "content": "$47,500 bid placed by Wfocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528741106, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281050, "authorName": "northstrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northstrand/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by northstrand", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528741145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281051, "authorName": "Dutch-mill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch-mill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Restauration of an oldtimer, has all to do about originality!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281055, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dutch-mill this is not claimed to be all original. Think of it as an Italian hot rod. Take a cappuccino and enjoy the auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528741215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281059, "authorName": "Wfocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wfocz/", "bidAmount": 48500, "content": "$48,500 bid placed by Wfocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528741244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281061, "authorName": "Dutch-mill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch-mill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "but the original drives well", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281056, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Putting a stronger motor in it has to do about drivability...perhaps reliability as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281064, "authorName": "pinshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mine came with a 283 n still layed rubber after sitting for 8 years.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281066, "authorName": "northstrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northstrand/", "bidAmount": 49000, "content": "$49,000 bid placed by northstrand", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528741291, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281067, "authorName": "overthehill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overthehill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe this drives better...............", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281070, "authorName": "Dutch-mill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch-mill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is really over the hill.......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281073, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anybody know of someone that might have an original engine that thy's sell?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281075, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If De Tomaso had a hand in it you could easily double it. If C.S. signed the dash in in shop you could add a million or two. I really love the combination of the hot rod valve covers and the webers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281077, "authorName": "Dutch-mill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch-mill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dutch - mill is the answer :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528741378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281076, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No sense in beating about 200 dead horses.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281079, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dutch-mill I still don't understand your problem. I just re-read the listing and I did not see the words \"restored\" \"restoration\" anywhere. I did see the words \"modified\" \"fitted\". This never claimed to be a restoration. It's not the original engine. Yes, ok, so what?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528741380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281078, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dutch, are you using Google translate? Maybe you meant over the top.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281080, "authorName": "Wfocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wfocz/", "bidAmount": 49250, "content": "$49,250 bid placed by Wfocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528741385, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281082, "authorName": "pinshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me thinks durch mil is up late in hopes to grab it last minute, or just doesnt think this as fun as it should be.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281084, "authorName": "Dutch-mill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch-mill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car needs a complete restauration, if you think you can do with less, be my guest!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528741446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281086, "authorName": "Dutch-mill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch-mill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am out for a long time", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528741477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281087, "authorName": "northstrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northstrand/", "bidAmount": 49500, "content": "$49,500 bid placed by northstrand", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528741480, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281089, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tilting at Alfa six cylinders as it were...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281091, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ABFES. glwa", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281095, "authorName": "Wfocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wfocz/", "bidAmount": 49750, "content": "$49,750 bid placed by Wfocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528741585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2281096, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No one wants to be the person to bid $50K", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528741612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281100, "authorName": "pinshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drive now, restore later. Or sell to someone else to go down that rabbit hole", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281104, "authorName": "Dutch-mill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch-mill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cross member and spinners", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528741697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281105, "authorName": "pinshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seriously could sell for 65 n still be good", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528741701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281106, "authorName": "Wfocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wfocz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/11/18 for $49,750 to Wfocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528741706, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2281111, "authorName": "CarlLaFong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carllafong/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done, enjoy your new car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528741800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281125, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "See the beautiful southwest in the early winter, new england in the fall, surf in southern cal all summer..... or spend all of your money and every day in the garage to restore a car that has been modified seems really questionable unless it's going to be worth the investment. congrats", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1528741890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2281384, "authorName": "rghoskins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rghoskins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is beyond me why anyone would bother switching the engine back on this.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1528744443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2283028, "authorName": "MrJ1S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrj1s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rghoskins - Maybe the buyer has a '62 to '68 Alfa 2.6 L DOHC straight-6 and a 5-speed manual sitting in a corner or crate somewhere........and a cross member + original wheels.\n\nComparatively speaking small block Ford engines and top loader transmissions are a \"dime a dozen\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528802270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2283040, "authorName": "Italian_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italian_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to buyer, she's going to be a great car. If you're considering putting her back together, I have the correct engine with the tripple carbs and plenum. I also have the transmission and the complete missing crossmember. Please contact me if interested. My cell is 630-542-9559. Thanks and good luck!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528802854, "type": "comment"}]