Advice sought on barn find car - 1977 Alfasud Ti

[cranberry]

Hi. I have come across a rust free barn find 1977 Alfasud Ti. It has not been started or driven in 20 years. It will obviously need some TLC to get going again. These are the things that will probably need doing:

- timing belt
- master cylinder
- complete brake overhaul
- full service including plugs, points and fluids
- replace fuel lines
- new tyres
- new battery

Can you think of anything else that will need doing? I have attached some pics for your viewing pleasure.

Can anyone advise what possible value I can place on this car so I can make an offer that is fair to both sides?

[Italian Supermodel]

Nice find Cranberry.....
I'm not an expert on Suds ( years of fun with Alfettas though)but my 22c worth(gst inclusive)screams, don't pass this fabulous car up. If its as good and true as it looks it is rare to see something as clean and 'solid'(read rust free)as those images.
Yes those maintenance items are expected but that's nothing to revive this gorgeous thing from its two decade slumber.
Splurge out and give it a 40th birthday to remember!

[bazzbazz]

All I can say is . . ."You lucky, lucky b*gger!"

Check Six

Baz

[cranberry]

More pics...

[cranberry]

Another couple...

[aggie57]

You're in Adelaide right?  And you've been looking for a car for a while?  And you've offered $2k but been rejected?  Well, that all came from your other posts so I'd say you have about, oh 24-48 hrs to sort out a price before someone else interstate or in the UK gets in the trail.

Me, I'd happily pay $10k for a car like that. Assuming it's as good as you say.

[cranberry]

The car is not advertised anywhere and it's hidden away so no fear. It's mine until I say no. Get it? 

But anyway, thanks for your constructive thoughts in answer to my original question. Sheesh!

[pasey25]

you've said fluids but be sure to flush the cooling system as thoroughly as the oily bits

[aggie57]

The car is not advertised anywhere and it's hidden away so no fear. It's mine until I say no. Get it? 

But anyway, thanks for your constructive thoughts in answer to my original question. Sheesh!

You asked for input a number that's fair to both parties, you got it. An early Ti without rust and original is the Holy Grail for most Sud collectors.  $2k is way too low. Forget what it costs to do maintenance, that's irrelevant. It's the chassis, the interior, and how complete it is that determines the value.

[poohbah]

That must be one hell of a barn cranberry! A climate controlled one by the look of the car.

[cranberry]

The car is not advertised anywhere and it's hidden away so no fear. It's mine until I say no. Get it? 

But anyway, thanks for your constructive thoughts in answer to my original question. Sheesh!

You asked for input a number that's fair to both parties, you got it. An early Ti without rust and original is the Holy Grail for most Sud collectors.  $2k is way too low. Forget what it costs to do maintenance, that's irrelevant. It's the chassis, the interior, and how complete it is that determines the value.

Respectfully disagree but thanks anyway. There's always a limit. It's a nice thing but not something I feel comfortable throwing bucket loads of money at. Past experience has proved to me that whatever figure you come up with for repairs times it by 2.

[aggie57]

If it was bodywork I'd agree, but everything you've listed is maintenance stuff. The sort of things you'd do on any 40 year old car when you bought it.

[carlo rossi]

I regonise that garage
thats uncle gerard just out of adelaide
ONly joshing NO idea really

Your on the right track and forgive us for our impetuous ways
but you dont see a clean ti very often
at a quick glance if its a 1.2 ti that motor looks like a 1.5
not sure whicjh way does the inlet manifold go under the carby
ie the 2 barrells of the carby  run length wise across the manifold or front to back
great buy !
ps check around the windscreen most have had a new panel put in
if not it will need it this is their worst rust area
tap it you can tell ther difference the old ones had foam filler
and or bog the new ones are tinny( better)

[BBRT]

Cranberry,
Because you appear to concerned about the cost of ownership of the car, I believe that you have never owned nor driven a sud or 33. You do not understand the passion that a car like one engenders in those on this website who have. It is your duty to take it on and see it through and be one of us or pass it on now to someone who will.

[cranberry]

I've owned 2 Alfasuds, both 1.5 Ti's. Thanks for your advice.