Highlights

• Powered by Fiat’s 2.0-litre Lampredi twin-cam with Bosch fuel injection
• Previously subject to an Abarth-inspired restoration
• The vendor informs us that everything works perfectly and the car drives impeccably

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• Accompanied by  numerous invoices for parts and servicing
• Paperwork detailing an alignment check and adjustment
• Valid Contrôle Technique
• Registered in France
• Carte Grise present
• Regularly serviced by a classic Fiat Specialist
• An older restoration is holding up very well
• Acquired by the current owner in 2017
• Garage stored under a cover in present ownership

The Interior

• The vendor informs us the seats were reupholstered when this car was restored
• All the upholstery and trim looks to be in very good condition with some light wear
• Very few signs of use to the rear bench
• Equipped with electric windows
• Panasonic cassette deck
• MPH speedometer (with KPH script as well)
• There are a few small marks and nicks to the centre console
• The veneers present well with few blemishes
• All the instrumentation would appear to be in good order
• The vendor informs us that all the switchgear works exactly as it should
• The brown carpeting exhibits minimal wear
• We enjoy the tactile nature of the wooden gear knob and wood rimmed steering wheel

The Exterior 

• Very presentable silver paintwork
• Straight bodywork with no obvious signs of corrosion
• The vendor points out a scratch in the offside front wing, but otherwise the paint is really smart
• A luggage rack at the rear is a useful accessory for longer road trips
• The soft top roof appears in really good shape and the vendor informs us that it operates faultlessly
• We enjoy the de-bumpered look and note the front indicators have been moved to where the bumper was formerly mounted
• Sits upon Cromadora alloy wheels which really look the part and are a nice nod to the Abarth cars
• Appears to be very sound underneath with a smattering of light surface rust in places
• The floor pans and chassis rails look really smart
• All the trim, glass and light lenses look to be in good shape

The Mechanics 

• 2.0-litre Lampredi twin-cam with Bosch fuel injection
• Five-speed manual gearbox
• Electronic ignition
• The braking system is equipped with Aviation model flexibles for efficiency and safety
• We’re informed all the servicing is up to date with no issues to resolve
• The ignition system was apparently rebuilt recently with a new alternator, battery and ignition switch
• The vendor comments that it drives very well with no faults to report

Summary