About The Blaauwbank Collection:

This lot is part of The Blaauwbank Collection, an eclectic mix of vehicles spanning nearly a century of motoring. The collection showcases everything from practical classics to high-end collector cars, all carefully curated and stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled storage hangars in Central South Africa's arid climate.

For overseas buyers, this is an opportunity to acquire classic cars that have never been exposed to salted roads and the damp European climate.

Shipping Logistics:

Pre-negotiated shipping via VA Auto Traders, a leading South African auto export agent;

For UK-based buyers, a pre-negotiated, containerised fixed-shipping quote of £1,189.00 for cars and £489.00 for motorbikes shipped from the forwarder’s depot in Paarl to the importer’s depot at London Gateway Port. (SA relocation and UK port fees excluded).

Please follow this link for a comprehensive quote and for any destinations outside of the United Kingdom.

Highlights

Rare South African-only Fiat 128 pick-up variant, not produced anywhere else in the world
Uniquely badged as "128 by Alfa Romeo," built at the Alfa Romeo factory near Pretoria
Single family ownership for over 40 years
Right-hand drive example
The vendor states the body is rot-free and has never been welded

The Appeal

If you're not from South Africa, you've probably never so much as heard of this vehicle, let alone seen one...

That's because this is the Fiat 128 pick-up, or "Bakkie" as it is known locally; a uniquely South African creation. No other market in the world received a utility variant of the much-loved 128, making any surviving example a real rarity. Rarer still, this particular vehicle was built after Fiat's departure from South Africa in the early 1980s, when production shifted to the Alfa Romeo factory outside Pretoria. It therefore carries the distinctive "128 by Alfa Romeo" badging, a fascinating piece of Italian-South African automotive history.

This example has remained in the hands of a single family for over 40 years, kept in the dry interior of South Africa, conditions that have clearly served it well. The vendor describes the body as "pin-straight, rot-free, and never welded". The overall presentation is reported to reflect gentle signs of ageing consistent with decades of careful ownership rather than neglect.

For collectors of unusual Fiat derivatives, oddball pick-ups or Italian curiosities with a South African twist, this is a wonderful find.

Key Information

Mileage: 110,016 km (indicated)
Country of registration: South Africa
Technical inspection status: offered without inspection
Technical specs: 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
Paperwork: All SA export paperwork, local export clearance and local customs declarations are included with each vehicle sold from The Blaauwbank Collection

The Detail

Ultra-rare survivor in highly original, well-preserved condition
Finished in Olive Green Metallic, described by the vendor as "untouched"
Red and chocolate tartan check tweed interior reported to be original, presenting very well
Stored in the dry interior of South Africa throughout its life which the state of preservation reflects
The vendor describes gentle signs of ageing consistent with over 40 years of careful use

BEFORE YOU BUY

This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:

✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..

✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.

✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.

✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.

✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.

✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.

✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection

or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it's worth checking beforehand. It is the bidders responsibility to confirm import eligibility prior to purchase.

✓ Unless stated otherwise, you must assume that any cherished, personalised, or heritage vehicle registration is not included in the sale of a vehicle.