a nice little gold cloverleaf sud on ebay

was looking on ebay and came across this looks in good condition ,
not 100% standard as has green cloverleaf ti wheels and twin carb engine and also mk 2 sud ti rear spoiler but still looks a very nice car .
1983 ALFA ROMEO ALFASUD 1.5 BRONZE on eBay, also, Alfa Romeo, Classic Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 03-Jun-08 22:12:52 BST)

Pat

It is a nice looking example - it's the same as mine and as far as i know the twin carb engine was standard for this model, but you are right about the other bits

cheers

hi matt i never knew the gold cloverleaf came with a twin carb engine .
how is your sud going and are you going to be at the auto italia concours day on sunday as im going and am looking forward to it .

Hi Pat

I don't think I will be doing any Alfa events this year , and as i've got so many other things that take priority over the car, progress has come to a standstill at the moment.

What i need to do is make a list of what needs doing to the car, then gradually 'tick' them off as they get done. My main aim is to get some welding done as i now have a welder, but as i've not done any welding before i seem to be putting it off

will post some photos when i get anything done

would also love to see some photos of any Suds that are at the event on Sunday

cheers

Originally Posted by Matt.K

What i need to do is make a list of what needs doing to the car, then gradually 'tick' them off as they get done. My main aim is to get some welding done as i now have a welder, but as i've not done any welding before i seem to be putting it off

its easy Matt, it just takes practise

gets lots of scrap bits of metal to practise welding together,
before you go anywhere near the car

And Yes
pics please everyone who`s going

I'll second that, just take your time and pratice. I taught myself and my current Sud is only the second thing I've welded, only started last year. I'd suggest starting on bits that aren't visible as well.

There is a very good guide here:

MIG Welding - The DIY Guide

The headlights don't look right to me though I am well aware that this model did not have a four headlamp system. I'm sure that the engine is correct and if you are lucky, the downdraughts will be Dell'Orto DHRLAs! They are far more suited to the boxer engine than Webers due to better progression.

It looks as if there might have been some "bodywork" in suspect areas with overspray visible in some areas. Wheels valued at £350 seems optimistic when you can get a good set of Speedlines for 155s or 156s for £250.

It could be a South African import however - if you are very lucky!

Good luck if you bid.

AntMat

It's wierd, the square headlights on the s3 never look right to me . I think its something to do with the way the bonnet sits over them?!?!? - it makes the front look 'lop-sided'??

But unless you can get good ones, is it worth doing the 'twinny' replacement?? - tho' i do think the twin headlights look MUCH better!!

Mine had the dellortos on the 1.5 engine (36's), which were great and i still have them on the 1.7 replacement (40's), which is double great!!
took her out today and she was flying - - whoooo hooo!!!

happy days

cheers

Matt

Gold Cloverleafs all had the 95 bhp twin carburettor engine. Even in 1983 they were regarded as a bit chintzy but Alfa sold a few. They were the Suds last breath before the 33 took over.

i remember someone near me had one years back i.
it was alfas version of a ghia more luxury than sporty.

it has a buy it now price of £1000 is this about right ?
i am really interestered in this wee car any advice would be great
cheers
craig

if it is clean as it says it is that is a bargain price and well worth the money.
it would make a great investment as suds are getting rarer and they will only go up in price ,when was the last time you saw one on the road.
when my brother was driving our sud tix back from essex loads of people were looking at it .

Pretty sure chap who bought it was taking it to ireland as he asked about mine too.
so thats another one you wont be seeing on uk roads.

mark i bet your sud has loads of interest on ebay im sure it will go for a good price.

Originally Posted by green cloverleaf pat

mark i bet your sud has loads of interest on ebay im sure it will go for a good price.

thanks mate
theres actually 121 watchers at the moment !!!
Frankly i am amazed at the interest
Must be a lot of secret sud fans out there these days .....

( I am wondering if the 75 will get a similiar reaction )

Originally Posted by MarkgQ4

thanks mate
theres actually 121 watchers at the moment !!!
Frankly i am amazed at the interest
Must be a lot of secret sud fans out there these days .....

( I am wondering if the 75 will get a similiar reaction )

i'm one of the watchers