Tim Suddard wrote: Good stuff, guys. The Alfa I seek is a 1972 Spider. Once you read our next issue, you will know why. We all thought the Rolls would be funny and very different, if we end up getting it for $3000-5000. And on the GRM side we have an E36 M3 coming.
Boattail or Camtail?
In reply to NOHOME: From '70 onward- they were cam tail, and in '72 it would still have stainless steel bumpers.
The one you posted would be 75-81 body style.
Shouldn't that be Kamm tail?
Love the placement of the fire extinguisher chock in that picture. I can just picture the moment where the car spontaneously catches on fire (this is part of the character of vintage sports cars), the owner grabs the extinguisher and the flaming car starts rolling towards a Ferrari...
In reply to Keith Tanner:
Cam, Kamm- all sounds the same. 
Sono belisima, ma io non sono un Alfisti
In reply to Keith Tanner:
That's not a fire extinguisher, its a parking brake. 
jstein77 wrote: In reply to Keith Tanner: That's not a fire extinguisher, its a parking brake.
Oh, I recognize that. I'm imagining the scenario where it needs to be both, but can be only one at a time.
I don't see a Citroen DS ... Maybe add turbo, nice wheels and tires ...
That is the Alfa I desire. I think I would rather have a less common color like yellow or green or white.
No Hom, my M6 doesn't look like that. I'll get a pic posted.
I'm really digging the ramp truck. While you might not be able to race it, it's the sort of thing that guys who like classic motorsporting like. Plus it would look extra awesome rolling around with vintage hand-painted signage (don't distress it, let it shine!) with a cool project car on the back. Possibly even cooler than a lawn trailer with a Lotus piled up inside, and we know that's a show winner!
Keith Tanner wrote:
Great. Now I have the desire to go cruise Craigslist in search of a cheap 67-68 Mustang coupe to build into a vintage Trans-Am replica.
How about the first documented concours Miata restoration?
More appropriate would be the restoration of a notable Miata race car - such as an early showroom stock racer. Like this.
I also vote for the Lotuses (Lotii?)
Ramp truck!!!
As for the Spitfires... well... as much as I love them, I kinda agree - you guys did one already... maybe Tom needs to build a vintage racer? From scratch? Something we generally say to never do? Hmm...
Ramp truck!!! (just in case it was missed the first time 
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Great Keith thanks for ruining my evening: many years ago Dan brought his Miata to our local rallycross, At the time I had just bought Eric Morehouse's SSC Miata and Dan joked that the cars shared the same paint (not because they were both white) but because they literally shared paint. Now, not only am I looking at ramp trucks, you've got me wondering where my old Miata is now, it went to someone Utah in circa 2000. I'm sure I can convince myself we need a mate for the Miata in the driveway now.
Tom
That's exactly the look I am going for with the truck. Starting with an original paint, white, 50,000 mile truck for $2500, has me starting from a good point.
Hi All, I'm new to the forum but really have been enjoying the magazines. I'd really like to see the Lotus Elan project start to finish. It will be a challenge but I am anxious to see what you do with it. After a challenging project like that, you might want to take on something a little less stressful so I suggest the TR3 since it is something familiar. Also a friend of mine is restoring one now and would enjoy the write ups. Thanks, Dave.
I kinda agree on the TR3. While most of us know that car since you've had it for so long, it would be an interesting series of articles about what it takes to go through the refurbishing of a well-used vintage race car. Evaluating the condition, what is worn out, where upgrades might be nice (if allowed).
The M6 is really neat, but those cars are so much "condition dependent" if you know what I mean. Is it a car that just needs a good cleaning and freshening up? Or is it like so many 6-series cars we often post as Craiglist finds: a bit neglected, needs work and with a number of unknowns. You know - the kind of BMW we always say to avoid. If the latter, it might be a good series for, "we always tell folks not to do this - here is why..." If the car is the former, then maybe a quick-flip series, Wheeler-Dealer style.
The M6 runs and drives, but has been ridden hard and put away wet. My buddy Rennie dropped it off and told me he wants 5 grand for it. I don't think it is worth that much, at least not to me, but Rennie has helped me for so long on projects, that I might not argue and just give him the money. the TR3 is in process and will be next. My beloved Ridgeline is full of Élan parts, and I have sourced many of the other parts. That will be after the TR3. The fate of the Cortina is very much up in the air. We got a good look underneath and the rust is mind boggling. I don't think I have the time and money to do two crazy Lotus projects in a row. I have been offered $2500, for the Cortina, but have been told the Car is worth much more, despite the rust. I think from there we will tackle the Sprite, Mercedes and MG TD in short order.
Tough call on the M6. Price. My friend could not give his 87 away. (great runner but needed significant rust repair) Purchased new by him. Dealer serviced since new with no expense spared. Really love the look and feel of those old cars. You very rarely see them restored due to the high cost of restoration and the relatively low selling price for decent survivors.
I vote M6. You don't see them around here much any more.
Getting side tracked a little here but I have lusted for a 633CSI. I have not seen one of those moving under there own power in a very long time.
Tim Suddard wrote: The fate of the Cortina is very much up in the air. We got a good look underneath and the rust is mind boggling.
May be a lot of work, however, it does at least appear that there are sources of metal for that car, including a floor that is a mess- http://www.steelpanels.co.uk/ford-body-panels.php?listID=cortina2-fs
I dig the Lotus Cortina, but I also know that my rebuild enthusiasm is pretty tapped out at this point in my life.
FWIW, when you get to the Alfa, there are sources of metal for it, too. I've really liked the products I've gotten.
In reply to dean1484:
My friend has one on Cape Cod, still running fine, with just a bit of minor rust. Its now for sale, a new toy is waiting for the garage space. Its funny, when he tries to look it up in price guides, the '83 year model (IIRC) is almost never listed.
Stu
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