When Robert J. sent us a link to this $2k Alpine, we assumed it was a scam. Then we read the description and decided that it might just be legit. The seller claims that the car is in daily driver condition, but that the engine is out and disassembled. Perhaps they got in over their head or they just don’t want to finish the job? For whatever reason this could be a steal for someone willing to get their hands dirty. You had better hurry though because it will go quick if it hasn’t already. Find it here on craigslist in Santa Rosa, California. Thanks for the tip Robert!

The interior looks great for a $2k car! We are sure there are issues that you can’t see in these photos, so we would recommend a thorough inspection. Alpines are far less common than other LBCs. That makes sourcing parts a little more complicated, but it also helps you stand out in the crowd too.

And here is the engine, nicely organized in a very clean trunk. The seller suggests sticking a V6 or V8 under the hood, but we would recommend just rebuilding this 1725cc four-cylinder. Swaps may seem fun, but they can easily upset the balance of the car. Power increases may necessitate suspension tuning, brake upgrades, and possibly frame strengthening. Then after all that work, the end result may not even be that satisfying. Sometimes it really is better to just leave things as the designers intended…