Was: '88 Spider being auctioned, Santa Clara, CA

["karl doll" <karld@domain.elided>]

Follow-up to my posting below: The car went for a little over $3K, including
commissions. It was an original San Francisco car with only 38K miles.
Allegedly runs fine with a registration that expired this past february.
Decent red paint and a new canvas top. Listed as 1986, not the previous
1988.

Downside? A truck or SUV gave it a big gash in the hood. A below-the-mirror
surprise when some fool was backing up. There was a repair estimate in the
glove box for about $2K.

Not a good buy IMHO.


----- Original Message -----
From: karl doll <karld@domain.elided>
To: <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 5:41 PM
Subject: '88 Spider being auctioned, Santa Clara, CA


> There's an '88 Spider Veloce being auctioned saturday the 9th in Santa
> Clara, with a preview friday evening. See: http://www.dgwauctioneers.com
>
> My personal take on it is don't expect an incredible bargain, but if you
> have nothing better to do...
>
> They sometimes have unreasonable reserves or minimums. There's a sad
looking
> '67 Benz sedan that has been across the block at least 3 times without
> hitting a hidden magic minimum bid. Many of their cars are from Estates
and
> haven't been moved in awhile, as well.
>
> I know I'm not painting a pretty picture, but ya never know. Caveat Emptor
> and have fun!
>
> Karl
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