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Should I buy this car?
Been pondering this one for a while. 1950s Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS. Anyone know anything significant about them? I'm looking for something a bit different and classy - this fits the bill?
Thx, Wayne   
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If you don't have any better use for 200 large, sure, why not?
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Wayne, you of all people must know that posing that question will get you an answer in the affirmative.
I have a soft spot in my head for Alfas. The race cars of that era are unobtanium. That car is just right. Do it. Les
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03-08-2023, 04:13 AM
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Wow that is such a beautiful car!!! If you have the funds to comfortably buy it, then do it!!!
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03-08-2023, 04:19 AM
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Very nice looking car.
How is the head room for you? (if you plan on driving it much)
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03-08-2023, 04:22 AM
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Yes, and buy the property it's located at too. (England?).
That car in that environment is absolutely lovely. That car in a warehouse in America is an asset.
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03-08-2023, 04:31 AM
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It does not sound like a powerful beast at all but it's beautiful
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03-08-2023, 04:36 AM
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Wayne, happy to put you in touch with a guy I know that has restored many old Alpha's. He may have some experience in the quirks. Just DM me and I'll shoot his info.
Gorgeous car - I'm partial to the GTV's myself.
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03-08-2023, 04:53 AM
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For sure it will be another car in your collection that when you drive it 99% of the people will ask what it is. Like old 911s or 904s it's looks have aged well.
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03-08-2023, 05:03 AM
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My answer to “should I buy this car”, is always YES….life is short, why not?
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03-08-2023, 05:47 AM
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Why would you?
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03-08-2023, 05:50 AM
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I'm going to vote no, unless you already have a late 50's Ferrari 250 GT. If you have the Ferrari, then buy the Alfa, then buy a early Volvo P1800, and park them all next to each other.
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03-08-2023, 06:27 AM
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Alfa’s are sort of like crack. You want more.
And that one is gorgeous. Buy it. |
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03-08-2023, 06:42 AM
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Hell yes.
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03-08-2023, 07:48 AM
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She is gorgeous, absolutely.
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03-08-2023, 08:25 AM
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I'm curious..do you know the ownership history? A deceased friend named Tony was once the caretaker of one.
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03-08-2023, 08:58 AM
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Thanks for the comments, just came back to the thread. I’m going to check out that video right away. Thx
Wayne |
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03-08-2023, 09:11 AM
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Wayne, sorry I know nothing about the car but I do know a Pelican ie me that only lives 30mins away from where I think those pictures were taken
Buildings look like Bicester Heritage site in the UK Please let me know if you need some local eyes on the ground
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03-08-2023, 09:46 AM
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FFS Wayne, how do you not buy it?
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03-08-2023, 12:12 PM
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