Re: More Spiders

[Bernie & Diana Bennett <bennetts@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul:
Have you ever experienced and Alfa Coupe or Sedan.  They're great too!
Sounds / Looks like you've got the bug.  Careful, unless you can figure a
way to turn a dollar on this hobby, you may alienate those close to you.
(Of course there's always keeping them each in their 'own' little sports
car.
Best Wishes and Congratulations,
Bernie Bennett

Paul Weimer wrote:

> Having bought my first Alfa, a '69 boattail last December, I having
> thoroughly enjoyed driving the little beast.  Took care of a few details
> (tie rods ends, weather stripping, Bilstein shocks, donut, changed to
> Red Line for tranny, center muffler, and most recently a head gasket) so
> she's finally ready to totally enjoy.
>
> Was reading the classifieds last Sunday, saw an ad for an '88 Veloce.
> College fella, low on funds, offering this Spider for a fair price.
> Dickered a bit and bought it for a better price.  Didn't need much (only
> 32K on it), trunk cable, hand brake cable, air filter (old one looked
> like the original), changed plugs back to Lodge HL's and a center
> muffler.  IAP's order came in quick and she's now ready to enjoy.
>
> Neighbor called to say he saw an '84 Spider advertised locally for a
> song, a real song!  Had to have a look.  Interior's a bit rough, needs
> some attention to the steering, great tires and runs very strong.  Took
> me a week, but today I put it in the garage with the only two.  This one
> will be a great driver.
>
> In just 11 months I've gone from remembering the fun of my first car, a
> new '63 Triumph Spitfire, to owning three terrific sports cars.
>
> Just had to share the excitement I'm feeling.  Tomorrow promises fair
> weather here in central Ohio and I plan on spending the day driving one
> after another, after another, all day!
>
> Paul Weimer
> '69 Boattail
> '84 Spider
> '88 Spider Veloce

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