resurrection

[Ian Evans <iann@domain.elided>]

In keeping with the season I rescued 2 Alfas from an unknown fate this 
weekend.  AR1495-09027, a slate grigio 1961 Spider, and AR1493E-07487 
previously lt Azurro now black Sprint Veloce year undetermined.  Both cars 
have suffered years of neglect and have spent the last 20+ years or so 
stuffed in a tin shed.  The previous owner acquired them from Lee Midgely 
years ago.  Without a soft top the spider has suffered severe floor rust as 
a result of the leaky shed roof.  Surprisingly enough, the accumulated rat 
and possum droppings did not protect the sheetmetal.  Nor did the shredded 
upholstery stuffing.  The Sprint fared considerably better.  After removing 
the hay bale from the driver's seat most of the original upholstery is 
still visible.

Truth be known, I have missed the '61 Spider I restored (originally Grigio 
as well by coincidence) so will be diving into another restoration 
soon.  Missed y'all too, so will be shutting up now and catching up.

Al Fista  aka Ian

'61 Giulietta spider
'?? Giulietta sprint veloce
'81 Spider V6 project
'87 Maserati zagato spyder
'87 Maserati 425i

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