We've seen some odd listings this week. First, there was the Fiat 500 Jolly conversion service listed as a 2015 Fiat 500. Now, we have people casually listing a parts car right alongside their runner on eBay. We see that a bit on Craigslist, where it's pretty normal, but it just seems off on eBay.

And, what a pair we have here. See, the cars both require new rear ends. So the parts car doesn't really solve the problems on the running car. The main listing, the silver example, has a salvage title, having seen some damage to its rear end. The damages were clearly not professionally repaired, which has led to its deteriorated condition seen in photos today. The maroon parts car, on the other hand, was never repaired, having experienced very similar damages.

Year: 1974
Model:  Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV
Engine: 2000cc 4-cylinder
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  64,534
Price: $25,500
Location: Oakland, CA

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For Sale are TWO (2) Alfa Romeo GTV 2000's...………….ONE Sale!

GTV 1 - Grigio Special order delivered to New Jersey, Lived in California  

Great Driver.  Mech. sound, shifts smooth, reliable. good electrical.  A/C Compressor removed an battery moved to trunk.  

What does it need? A new Tail.  The car was rear ended and the victim of bad body work.   See Cracks on tail  Some rust starting in the usual spots, depression in Driver floor after accident.  But other than that the car is solid.  Driver side window regulator replaced, but have not run wire. Original rims & spare 

GTV 2 - Purga  Never pulled history from Alfa Romeo - BUT It was the ONE!

This car was rear ended by a drunk driver.  right after I finished...   about 10k on engine, new clutch, new exhaust, etc.

Have all Glass, Front clip Perfect, only things taken from car are Alternator, starter, radiator & fan.  

All other Running gear, rubber & trim in place.  Only needs a roller to make 2.

Fortunately for prospective buyers, the parts car seems to have been refreshed within 10k miles of its demise. The seller doesn't state the nature of the engine work, but it was likely rebuilt, if we had to guess. The clutch and exhaust were also replaced at that time.

So, we have two cars' worth of GTV driveline and not a single body worth swapping them into - simply, that is. The silver car could be brought back to health with some involved bodywork, as could the maroon car, theoretically. Either way, we don't see the numbers adding up to the seller's asking price, for us at least. Maybe someone out there with some home body repair skills will take on these two ailing GTVs. We certainly hope that they both don't become parts cars.

-Graham

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