INSPECTION REPORT

 

 

Inspector:                                                              Please request Title be available

Date and Time of inspection:                            Monday, June 9, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.

With whom did you confirm appt:                    

Year, Make & Model:                                           1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 Touring Spider

Dealership (if any)                                               .

Contact:                                                                

Address:                                                                               

City/State/Zip:                                                       New Jersey    

Phone:                                                                  

 

 

 

Test Drive:

Does the vehicle drive straight? Y or N

YES

Steering Performance? Tight or Sloppy

SLOPPY

Brake Performance? Good or Needs Work

GOOD

Suspension Noise? Comment

NO

Bounce Test? Comment

GOOD

Comments:          THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY TEST-DRIVEN IN THE PARKING LOT FOR APPROXIMATELY 1/8 OF A MILE UP TO 20 MPH.

 

Engine:

Engine Size:

2.6L L6

Designation: (SS)

N/A

Performance

GOOD

Oil Level / Quality

LOW & GOOD

Carburetor (Make/Model)

THREE 2-BBL WEBBER

 

 

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

YES, SEE COMMENTS

 

 

Comments:          THE CARBURETOR DIAPHRAGMS AND REAR FUEL LINE ARE LEAKING FUEL. THE FRONT COVER, VALVE COVER, CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AND OIL PAN GASKET ARE LEAKING ENGINE OIL. THERE ARE NO DISPLACEMENT DESIGNATIONS ON THE ENGINE BUT PER WIKIPEDIA.COM THE ENGINE IS A 2.6 LITER. THE ENGINE OIL IS LOW APPROXIMATELY 1/2 QUART BUT IN GOOD CONDITION.

 

Transmission:

Transmission Type:

MANUAL

FWD / RWD

RWD

Fluid Level / Quality

NOT CHECKED / NO DIP STICK

Clutch Operation

GOOD

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

YES, SEE COMMENTS

Miss Shifts

NO

Performance

GOOD

 

 

Comments:          THE TRANSMISSION IS A FOUR SPEED MANUAL. THE TAIL SHAFT SEAL IS LEAKING FLUID.

 

Steering:              

Steering Type

MANUAL

Performance

GOOD

Fluid Level/Quality

N/A

 

 

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

 

 

Comments:          THE STEERING IS IN NORMAL CONDITION WITH NO EVIDENT PROBLEMS. THE INSPECTOR NOTED THIS TYPE OF STEERING IS SOMEWHAT SLOPPY IN RELATION TO CURRENT VEHICLES.

 

Brakes:

Brake Type:

FOUR WHEEL MANUAL DRUM

Performance:

GOOD

Fluid Level / quality

FULL & FAIR

Noises

NO

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

 

 

Comments:          THE BRAKES STOP THE VEHICLE WELL AND DO NOT PULL OR MAKE NOISE.

 

Rear End:               

U-Joints:

TIGHT

Performance:

GOOD

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

Noises

NO

Comments:          THERE ARE NO ADDITIONAL COMMENTS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air Conditioning:

Air Conditioning:

N/A

Operation / Noises

N/A

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

N/A

 

 

Temperature Control:

N/A

 

 

Comments:          THIS VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING.

 

Suspension:

Suspension Type

FOUR WHEEL COIL SPRING

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

Operation / Noise

GOOD

 

 

Drive Train Type

RWD

Operation / Noise

GOOD / NO

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

 

 

Comments:          THERE ARE NO ADDITIONAL COMMENTS.

 

Cooling System: Radiator

Temperature / Fan

GOOD

Performance / Noise:

GOOD

Signs/Evidence of Leaks

NO

Comments:          THE ENGINE MAINTAINED NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND DID NOT RUN HOT.

 

Wheels / Tires Type:

Type (Manufacturer/Factory):

WHEELS: FACTORY STEEL - TIRES: MICHELIN X

Tire Size:

Front – 165R400

Rear – 165R400

Tread Depth:

10/32"

Comments:          THE WHEELS AND TIRES ARE IN GOOD OVERALL CONDITION BUT THE WHEELS NEED REFINISHING.

 

Exhaust:

Type

FACTORY SINGLE OUTLET

Mufflers:

FACTORY STYLE REPLACEMENT

Headers:

FACTORY MANIFOLDS

Accessories (i.e. chrome tips, etc)

YES, CHROME TIP

Comments:          THE CHROME IS FLAKING OFF THE EXHAUST TIP. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS RUSTY BUT THERE ARE NO LEAKS OR RATTLES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 (OP – Operational       INOP – Inoperable or       N/A)

Exterior Lighting

INOP

Interior Lighting

OP

Horn

OP

Turn Signals

INOP

Power Windows

N/A

Power Locks

N/A

Power Seats

N/A

Gauges

OP

Power Mirrors

N/A

Clock

N/A

Trunk Release

N/A

Wipers

OP

Security System

N/A

Fuel Door

OP

Hood Release

OP

Power Antenna

N/A

Radio

N/A

Rear Defrost

N/A

Cruise Control

N/A

Heater

OP

Convertible Top

OP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments:          THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH IS LOOSE AND HAS TO BE WIGGLED IN ORDER TO ILLUMINATE THE HEAD LIGHTS. THE PARKING LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE INTERIOR LAMP SWITCH IS LOOSE BUT OPERATIONAL.

 

 

Interior:

Interior:

GOOD

Seat Color:

RED

Seat Cover Material

LEATHER

Seat Cover Condition

GOOD

Headliner/Dash/Carpet

GOOD

Trunk Area, Under Carpet

SEE COMMENTS

Comments:          THE PLASTIC HORN BUTTON AND DASH PLACARD ARE CRACKED. THE TRUNK AND TRUNK LID HAVE BEEN POORLY UNDERCOATED WITH RUST PITTING IS VISIBLE. THE TRUNK STRUTS DO NOT HOLD THE TRUNK LID UP ALL THE WAY. THERE ARE MULTIPLE INTERIOR TRIM SCREWS WHICH ARE RUSTY. THE SEATS AND CARPETING ARE IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO STAINS OR TEARS.

 

BODY & PAINT

Exterior

TWO DOOR SOFT TOP CONVERTIBLE

Quality of Paint

GOOD

Body Straight? Waves?

WAVY

Any scratches, orange peel? (please comment)

YES, SEE COMMENTS

Color

WHITE

Collision Damage –

NO

Sports Options

SPIDER CONVERTIBLE

Glass Condition –

GOOD

Any Signs of Bondo?

YES

 

 

Rust anywhere?

(please be specific)

YES, SEE COMMENTS

Condition of chrome -

FAIR

Comments:          THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAINTED. THE PAINT IS CHIPPED ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE LEFT AND RIGHT ROCKER PANELS ARE WAVY. THE QUARTER PANELS ARE ALSO WAVY AT THE REAR WHEEL FLARES. THE REMAINING BODY PANELS ARE STRAIGHT. THE RIGHT SIDE ROCKER PANEL IS DAMAGED AT THE JACK/LIFT POINT. THERE IS UNFINISHED BODY FILLER AT THE GRILLS. THE CHROME IS SLIGHTLY PITTED.

 

UNDERCARRIAGE                                                                                FRAME

Front End Type:

INDEPENDENT DOUBLE A-ARM

Condition?

FAIR

Floor Pan: Hard or soft?

HARD

Any rust?

YES, SURFACE RUST

Trunk Pan: Hard or soft?

HARD

Any rust?

YES, SURFACE RUST

Comments:          THERE IS SURFACE RUST THROUGHOUT THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE TRUNK HAS BEEN UNDERCOATED BUT RUST PITTING IS VISIBLE. SEE PHOTO REVIEW AT THE END OF THE OVERALL COMMENTS.

 

Vehicle Modifications:

N/A

 

 

 

Comments:          THERE ARE NO MODIFICATIONS ON THE VEHICLE.

 

 

IS THE TITLE AVAILABLE?                NO, A COPY OF THE TITLE WAS PRESENTED. THE ORIGINAL WAS NOT AVAILABLE AS THE VEHICLE IS ON CONSIGNMENT.

 

WHAT IS THE VIN NUMBER ON THE TITLE?               AR493123

 

 

 

WHAT IS THE VIN # ON THE DASH PAD?     NO TAG FOUND – SEE OVERALL COMMENTS

 

WHAT IS THE BLOCK NUMBER ON THE ENGINE (IF ACCESSIBLE)? N/A- NOT ACCESSIBLE

 

RECORD PLATE INFO (all info on firewall tag, fender tag, door tag or dash tag depending on the car):

 

NO TAG VISIBLE ON THE VEHICLE – SEE OVERALL COMMENTS.

 

ARE THE ODOMETER TUMBLERS ALIGNED?            YES

 

CURRENT MILEAGE:         43126

 

IS THERE MUCH BRAKE PEDAL WEAR? NO             

 

CONDITION:                        CLASS THREE                   

(See attached breakdown of Classes)

 

FAIR MARKET VALUE:                        $20,875.00

 

 

 

 

 

OVERALL COMMENTS:     

1)       THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ARE LEAKING OIL/FLUID. THE ENGINE DOES NOT SMOKE UPON START UP AND OPERATES WELL. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DECENTLY WITH NO ABNORMAL NOISES.

2)       THE VEHICLE IS A DECENT DRIVER BUT WILL NOT LIKELY BE A SHOW CAR.

3)       THERE IS SURFACE RUST ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE, INCLUDING THE EXHAUST.

4)       THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAINTED BUT HAS UNFINISHED AND/OR POOR BODY WORK. THE CHROME IS IN FAIR CONDITION WITH LIGHT PITTING.

5)       THE INTERIOR IS IN GOOD OVERALL CONDITION. THE TRUNK AREA AND TRUNK LID HAVE BEEN UNDERCOATED BUT RUST PITTING IS VISIBLE. THE INTERIOR OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE SEATS, CARPETING AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. THE STEERING WHEEL IS IN GOOD CONDITION BUT THE PLASTIC HORN BUTTON IS CRACKED. THE PLASTIC DASH PLACARD IS ALSO CRACKED. THE INTERIOR IS THE ORIGINAL TYPE AND STYLE.

6)       THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS THE ONE SOFT TOP WHICH IS IN LIKE NEW CONDITION. THE TOP IS MANUALLY RAISED OR LOWERED. THE LINKAGE IS INTACT AND DOES NOT BIND. THE CONVERTIBLE TOP SEALS TIGHTLY AGAINST THE WINDOWS AND BODY PANELS. THE REAR PLASTIC WINDOW IS CLEAR WITH NO SCRATCHES OR OXIDATION. THE CONVERTIBLE TOP BOOT IS WITH THE VEHICLE AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH THE SNAPS INTACT.

7)       THE INSPECTOR COULD NOT LOCATE THE VIN TAG ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT AT THE FACILITY DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE MAIN VIN TAG OR THE FRAME VIN TAGS ARE LOCATED.

REVIEW OF THE ACCOMPANYING PHOTOS HAS FOUND THE FOLLOWING:

a)                  1679 IMPACT DAMAGE.

b)                   1680 STEERING GEAR LEAKING.

c)                   1686 LOOKS LIKE A FLOOR PAN REPLACEMENT.

d)                   1698, 1699 SHOW WHAT LOOKS LIKE A FLOOR PAN WELD.

e)                   1700, 1701 appears to show a RUST HOLE?




Click Below to view the photos of this 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 Touring Car.

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DISCLAIMER:

This inspection and the opinions expressed are exactly that, opinions. Many parts perform perfectly until the moment of failure. Failure may occur suddenly and without warning. The inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report cannot accept liability for failures, which may occur after the inspection is completed. By accepting this report, the consumer acknowledges that the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report, cannot be held responsible for any and all alleged vehicle defects, and further, the consumer releases and holds harmless the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report from any and all further claims on this vehicle. No warranty for this vehicle is implied or given by the inspector and/or all parties relative to the compilation of this report. In each case, the consumer has the opportunity to see the car in person before he or she buys the car. Buying this car based on this report alone is completely at the consumers’ own risk.

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The Independent Inspector provides a visual inspection of the vehicle. That statement is not meant to imply that we warranty the vehicle. The inspector does not move, remove or reposition anything during the inspection process.  Due to potential liability, the inspector does not drive the vehicle but will be in the passenger seat with the owner, or a person authorized by the owner, to do the actual driving. We simply give you a good visual report on the vehicle. No warranty is implied or given. It is up to the buyer and/or seller to provide a lift to inspect the underside. A jack and jack stands are NOT acceptable. The seller and/or buyer must also provide a well-lit area for the inspection to take place with ample room for the inspector to perform his/her job.

We like to say that the Independent Inspector is like having your best friend look at a vehicle for you when you can't physically look at the vehicle yourself. It's the next best thing to being there. The Independent Inspector is working for the buyer in this instance.

We are dealing with vehicles that are 40 years old or older in many cases. If you contract for an inspection you must understand that the Independent Inspector will NOT find everything wrong on a particular vehicle. If a vehicle has a leak that is not constant (often called seeping,) the Independent Inspector might not detect it. He will not find every problem on a vehicle. Often these vehicles have far more Bondo in them than can be detected in a visual inspection. What this service should be used for is to make sure that a vehicle that is advertised as being in No. 2 condition is not in fact a No. 4 condition vehicle. In other words, the Independent Inspector will help to determine if you are buying a vehicle that was grossly misrepresented based on its condition class and purchase price. (See the definition of condition classes at the end of your report). The appraisal fee is based on the inspectors’ written/typed report and digital pictures. JJ’s Auto Pre-Purchase Inspections, and Quality Control are determining the appraisal based the inspectors’ report and pictures. Neither JJ nor Quality Control has seen the vehicle first hand.

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Understand in advance that if you buy a vehicle and you find something wrong with the vehicle after your purchase, we will NOT reimburse any expenses that you are charged to fix the vehicle. This is not a mechanical warranty. JJ’s Auto Pre-Purchase Inspections, or its affiliates, inspectors, or their contractors related to the inspection, will NOT reimburse you for any repairs, mechanical failures or bodywork you have done after the purchase of a vehicle.

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CONDITION CLASSES

 

Class One (Excellent):

Almost always a “body off” restoration, or an untouched, factory-perfect, piece that is very close to perfect. All components are either original or appear as new and are fully operational. This car is a top show winner and is not driven, but transported to shows by trailer. This car is almost “one of a kind”. This particular class of vehicle is very rare. The vehicle is completely detailed, including the engine compartment, interior trim, wiring, suspension, paint, and frame. Ideally, this vehicle has been judged with other vehicles in its class and achieved the highest point ratings.

 

Class Two (Very Good):

This car is well restored with an eye for detail. The interior and exterior show minimal wear, and it runs and rides smoothly. The car is driven very little (maybe 800 to 1,000 miles per year). This class is a slight grade below Class One. A Class Two has not been detailed to the extent that a Class One has been. This class (Class Two) has some evidence of use and wear, although not very much. It is considered “cherry” or “mint”. This vehicle might appear as a Class One until judged against one. It would not qualify as a 95, or better, “point” vehicle. (This class should have no rust on the undercarriage, not even surface rust.)

 

Class Three (Good):

This is a functional, drivable vehicle in good overall condition needing no, or only minor work. Most vehicles at car shows reflect this condition. This car is what is termed a “20 footer”. From 20 feet, it may look very good. Close inspection, however, would reveal some worn interior trim, and less than perfect paint (worn, and perhaps faded). You may even see some early evidence that surface rust is beginning in the body panels. This car is completely operational and is an “older restoration”. It is driven fairly often, runs great, and is enjoyed by its owner. It is probably a candidate for a full restoration. The undercarriage may display surface rust, and may be in need of detailing. Chrome and trim may exhibit limited pitting.

 

Class Four (Fair):

This type of car is a fun “driver” with a solid frame and is structurally sound. This car is in need of considerable work. It needs work in and out. Cosmetics, body, and mechanical components all need work, to some degree. It is not a serious collector candidate. Soft floors, isolated areas where rust has eaten through (but not structural), excessive use of Bondo, lots of pitted chrome, glass repairs are symptoms of this condition. Badly soiled headliners, badly soiled and ripped upholstery, rusted out trunks are also signs.

 

Class Five (Poor):

This type of car is in need of complete restoration and may, or may not, be able to be driven. The exterior body panels have significant areas of rust-through. The floor and structural components may, or may not, be intact. This car is usually the first project for layman’s attempt at restoration.

 

Class Six (Parts Car):

This type of car is good for parts only.