Re: Still FS: 1984 GTV6 Maratona

[Brad Porter <schpidah@domain.elided>]

Hello all,
         This truly is an amazing car.  It's back up on eBay... it has lost 
8500 miles and grown a 3.0 liter engine, and according to the auction, 
"They have only made 150 of these beautiful 1984 Alfa Romea GTV 3.0 Coupe 
Maraton, this car also won a car show."  It is also the first GTV6 I've 
ever seen with power steering and an "AM/FM Original Alfa Romeo Stereo" 
disguised as an aftermarket Alpine CD player.
         In all fairness, it does look like a very nice Maratona, and it 
seems to me that the car was not listed by the fellow that originally 
posted it to the list... I just hope that someone doesn't wind up paying 
for something only to find out later that they didn't get quite what they 
thought they were getting... even though the auction clearly states (in 
small print) "LISTED STANDARD EQUIPMENT IS TAKEN FROM A DATABASE OF YEAR 
MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE. NOT ALL OPTIONS MAY APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE, CHECK 
PHOTOS."  If that disclaimer is really adequate for what is listed, they 
may as well have listed it with all wheel drive, a 24v 237hp motor and a 
six-speed.  On the plus side, for an extra $99 you do get a car wash and a 
tank of gas.  Well... the auction was listed on April 1st.
         So what's the story with this, Ross?

         Happy (careful) Bidding!
         -Brad Porter

At 06:35 2002.02.27 -0800, Kramer wrote:
>My 1984 Maratona is still for sale (after being burned by 2 deadbeat
>bidders on Ebay).  So the Alfa digest is the only place I will try to
>sell from now on!  Here are the details:
>
>91,000 miles, new silver metallic paint, new MAS Italy 5-spoke rims
>with new tires, custom leather interior (silver & black), european
>exhaust, lowered suspension with Konis and anti-sway bars, Alpine CD
>stereo w/ Blaupunkt speakers, new A/C unit from Milano, K&N, zender
>rear spoiler, new plugs and racing wires, new driveshaft, donuts &
>mounts.  Timing belt and major service done at 75K.
>
>The good: the car looks great, and drives beautifully, engine is very
>strong, there are no problems and it has been meticulously maintained.
>This car needs absoulutely nothing, it has served me well as a daily
>driver in every kind of weather.  2001 New Hope Auto Show 1st Place
>winner.
>
>The bad: not much.  There are a couple extremely minor rust spots, each
>no bigger than about 2 square inches.  Only noticeable upon close
>inspection.  surface rust only.  Overall, however, the body is
>perfectly straight, with no dents and no accidents.  Also, the new snow
>tires do rub a bit at full steering lock.  No big deal, but whoever
>buys the car might want to put some new rubber on come springtime.
>
>The price: $6,000 or best offer.  There aren't too many GTV's out there
>in better shape than this one.  It is a rare Maratona, and it is a
>headturner.  If you are interested, I can e-mail pictures.  Hopefully I
>will be able to sell the car to a true Alfista.  I have too mnay cars
>right now, so this one has to go, eventually.

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