Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Coupe
The Essential Buyer's Guide
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-78711-742-6 (ISBN)
Description
A small investment in this book could save you a fortune. With the aid of this book's step-by-step expert guidance, you will discover all you need to know about the Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Coupe you want to buy. The unique point system will help you to place the car's value in relation to condition. Buying a classic Alfa Romeo is an important investment - don't buy one without this book's help.
Keith Booker has been an Alfa Romeo owner for 25 years, and in this book he covers all the Giulia and GT sports models - from the Giulia Sprint GT of 1963 to GT Junior of 1975.
This book includes:
* Expert advice from a marque expert
* Unique points scoring system to evaluate cars after inspection
* Walk away or stay? - a quick initial evaluation of a car
* How to check a car's authenticity
* Which models are best?
* Implications of restoration
* Is it the right car for you?
* Running costs
* Advice on buying at auctions
* Checking the paperwork
* Useful contacts
Don't buy a classic Alfa Romeo without this unique illustrated guide! Expert advice will help you find the best sports car for your money.
Keith Booker has been an Alfa Romeo owner for 25 years, and in this book he covers all the Giulia and GT sports models - from the Giulia Sprint GT of 1963 to GT Junior of 1975.
This book includes:
* Expert advice from a marque expert
* Unique points scoring system to evaluate cars after inspection
* Walk away or stay? - a quick initial evaluation of a car
* How to check a car's authenticity
* Which models are best?
* Implications of restoration
* Is it the right car for you?
* Running costs
* Advice on buying at auctions
* Checking the paperwork
* Useful contacts
Don't buy a classic Alfa Romeo without this unique illustrated guide! Expert advice will help you find the best sports car for your money.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
David & Charles
Illustrations
100
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 139 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78711-742-6 (9781787117426)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Keith Booker has owned Alfa Romeos since 1979, and has enjoyed his 1972 GT 1600 Junior since 1986; he also ran a Giulia Super for 12 years. Keith has been an AROC UK member for over 20 years, and served a term as a director of the Club.
A bank manager by profession, Keith recently retired and is now able to devote more time to his wife and two children, and to following his enduring passion of historic motor racing, especially when Alfa Romeos are participating. He has contributed articles and photographs to publications in the UK, Italy and the USA, has written Essential Buyer's Guides for the Alfa Romeo Spider, and Giulia GT Coupe, and has also been elected to the Guild of Motoring Writers.
A bank manager by profession, Keith recently retired and is now able to devote more time to his wife and two children, and to following his enduring passion of historic motor racing, especially when Alfa Romeos are participating. He has contributed articles and photographs to publications in the UK, Italy and the USA, has written Essential Buyer's Guides for the Alfa Romeo Spider, and Giulia GT Coupe, and has also been elected to the Guild of Motoring Writers.
Content
Introduction
1- Is it really the right car for you? - Marriage guidance
2 - Cost considerations - Affordable? Or a money pit?
3 - Living with a ... - will it fit your lifestyle?
4 - Before you view - Be well informed
5 - Inspection equipment
6 - 15 minute evaluation - walk away or stay?
7 - Serious evaluation (60 minutes)
8 - Auctions
9 - Paperwork
10 - What's it worth?
11 - Do you really want to restore?
12 - Paint problems - touch up or respray?
13 - Problems with cars that have been underused/stored
14 - The community
15 - Vital statistics
Index
1- Is it really the right car for you? - Marriage guidance
2 - Cost considerations - Affordable? Or a money pit?
3 - Living with a ... - will it fit your lifestyle?
4 - Before you view - Be well informed
5 - Inspection equipment
6 - 15 minute evaluation - walk away or stay?
7 - Serious evaluation (60 minutes)
8 - Auctions
9 - Paperwork
10 - What's it worth?
11 - Do you really want to restore?
12 - Paint problems - touch up or respray?
13 - Problems with cars that have been underused/stored
14 - The community
15 - Vital statistics
Index