Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider
The Essential Buyer's Guide
Published on 15. October 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-904788-98-0 (ISBN)
Description
Buying a classic car is an expensive business and mistakes can prove costly financially and in time, effort and stress. Wouldn't it be great if you could take an expert with you? With the aid of this book's step-by-step guidance from a marque specialist, you can! You'll discover all you need to know about the car you want to buy. The unique points system will help you to place the car's value in relation to condition, whilst extensive photographs illustrate the problems to look out for. This is an important investment - don't buy a Spider without this book's help.
Keith Booker has been an Alfa Romeo Owners Club member for 23 years, serving a stint as director. He is also the author of Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Coupes: The Essential Buyer's Guide. He regularly contributes to motoring publications worldwide.
Keith Booker has been an Alfa Romeo Owners Club member for 23 years, serving a stint as director. He is also the author of Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Coupes: The Essential Buyer's Guide. He regularly contributes to motoring publications worldwide.
Reviews / Votes
a really great reference book, either for an owner or someone looking to purchase their first Alfa Spider. Hagerty Classic Cars newsletterMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
David & Charles
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
111 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-904788-98-0 (9781904788980)
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Persons
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 Is it really the right car for you? - Marriage guidance Cost considerations - Affordable? Or a money pit? Living with a Spider, will it fit your lifestyle? Before you view - Be well informed Inspection equipment 15 minute evaluation - walk away or stay? Serious evaluation (60 minutes) Auctions Paperwork What s it worth? Do you really want to restore? Paint problems - touch up or respray? Problems with cars that have been underused/stored The community Vital statistics Index