Highlights
- Received a respectful restoration in 2013
- Original interior preserved in excellent condition for its age
- Engine and gearbox have been modified for improved performance (original components are available and disassembled)
- Equipped with working FM/AM radio and roof-mounted antenna
- Registered in Italy and ASI certified
The Attractions
The Autobianchi Bianchina is a fascinating and often overlooked protagonist of Italian automotive history. Conceived as a compact city car, the Bianchina offered a more elegant alternative to the ubiquitous Fiat 500 while remaining equally simple under the skin.
This example has been carefully preserved and improved and received a respectful restoration, carried out in 2013 shortly after its purchase by the seller. Fortunately, the original interior remained intact and in fantastic condition. The engine has been replaced with a more robust 650 cc powerplant, as has the gearbox, offering a more dynamic driving experience, although the original components have been retained. With its Italian registration and ASI certification, this Bianchina is an attractive prospect for any classic car enthusiast.
History and Documentation
- Produced in 1964 and has had 5 previous owners
- The current owner bought the car in July 2013
- Serviced every 6 months, with engine oil and brake fluid change
- Equipped with ASI certification
- Registered in Italy
- Black number plates correct for the era
- Overhauled on 26/06/23
- No accident reports
Condition
- Received a thorough restoration in 2013
- All rubber seals replaced during restoration
- Original interior in excellent condition
- FM/AM radio and antenna mounted on the drip pan work properly
- Equipped with four new tyres
- The seller draws attention to the steel (instead of plastic) front grille
- Healthy and solid bodywork
- No obvious signs of corrosion, damage or excessive wear and tear
Mechanics
- A 650 cc twin-cylinder engine was installed
- Gearbox replaced (to suit the larger engine)
- Regularly serviced, with engine oil and brake fluid changed about every six months
- Original engine and gearbox available and dismantled
- Seller states that it runs very well and rides exactly as it should
- Engine compartment looks good
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