Re: 1972 Berlina For Sale: Seattle

["Thomas Moll" <moltek@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I actually saw this car last weekend and think Damian makes it sound worse
than it is. The paint combination sounds gaudy but I think it looks pretty
good! Damian, you need to post some pictures!

Thomas Moll
Seattle, WA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Damian Magista" <magista@domain.elided>
To: "alfa" <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 3:40 PM
Subject: 1972 Berlina For Sale: Seattle


> Ok folks, I'm selling my Berlina. Why? Because I'm got my eye on another
> Alfa and I don't need 3 Alfas. One is fine for a while.
>
> So here are the details:
>
> $1,000.00
>
> It's a fine daily driver. I drive it to work everyday (30 miles each
> way) on the freeway. I have had the idler arm rebuilt, tie rod ends
> replaced, new transmission mount, new brake pads, new exhaust installed,
> new tires (less then 300 miles on them), replaced the starter and
> alternator, replaced the column switches (blinkers/high and lo beams
> work correctly now), tightened down the steering box (Burmann) and
> replaced the rear fuel filter. All instruments work. Installed a NOS
> stainless front bumper ($250). Recent alignment as well. There are a few
> other odds and ends that I can't remember right now.
>
> The engine is strong, it burns a bit of oil...nothing too bad. It zips
> right along and starts without any problems eveytime.
>
> Here is the ugly. The paint is bad. The previous owner painted it red w/
> white top and the Kamm tail is painted black. It's got rust, some of it
> has been dealt with but some hasn't. The windshield has a crack on the
> passenger side. It's not in the line of site and doesn't seem to be
> spreading. It needs a wiper motor. There is some driveline vibration at
> around 70 mph. That was going to be my next project. And of course there
> is the classic gear crunch. If you know how to drive Alfas you can deal
> with this, no biggy. The interior is not great, seats are torn and the
> back seat rest part is missing. Dash is cracked.
>
> This car is super fun to drive. With a bit more work and an coat of
> paint you'd have a decent looking daily driver. Or use it for a track
> car. Either way it's a good running little Berlina. I was going to
> continue to fix it up but I have a wandering eye.
>
>
> Damian
>
> Damian Magista
> magista@domain.elided
> 72 Berlina <-- for sale
> 87 Milano <-- for sale
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