Contact information of the restorer available, potentially with photos of the restoration process
Cam belt replaced in July 2022
Successfully driven 250 miles home after purchase
The Appeal
The Fiat 131 was a distinctive, almost quintessentially retro car, with performance that outweighed its contemporaries and a relatively low-waist profile that offered better driving than the Cortina and a distinct touch of Italian comfort compared to the relatively austere British offering in the era.
This specific car boasts the lesser spotted four-door two-litre guise and comes to us with an advisory-free MOT and sound mechanics. These cars were immensely successful in their time, but are a scarce sight in the UK nowadays - and are proving to be hot collectables for any enthusiast.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1984
The DVLA records 13 previous keepers
Full restoration carried out around 14 years ago
Contact information of the restorer from 2010 available
Owned and operated for several months without any noticeable problems
Sought after for ten years before being found within the owner's budget
Purchased in January 2023 and collected in September 2023
2 former registered keepers and the restorer from 14 years ago have been identified through Facebook contacts
MOT valid until July 2024
Does not come with any service history
The Condition
The underside of the car has not been personally inspected
However the previous keeper mentioned that the MOT inspector called it "A miracle!"
Bodywork is in generally sound order
Some chips, marks and scuffs commensurate with age
Minor surface corrosion, some of which has been stabilised with red oxide paint
As a result the car could use a repaint
Internally, the car is in generally fair order
Rear seats need re-upholstering
Front seats are aftermarket
Original front seats are included but also require re-upholstering
All instruments on the dash are clear and legible
Modern Sony music unit has been fitted
Door cards appear to require replacement
Headlining looking a little tired
The Mechanics
2.0L Fiat Twin Cam I4 powerplant
Manual transmission with 5 gears
Cambelt replaced in July 2022 by the previous keeper
Front left brake may need attention due to suspected air in the braking system
Minor mechanical work on the brakes, some bodywork, interior adjustments, and possibly a carburettor tune-up required
We're informed that there is no smoke on start up, the car drives smoothly, starts promptly, and responds well
The vendor notes that the car offers a very good fuel economy
We're informed that the brakes could do with bleeding and the vendor believes one or more of the pads is/are now quite worn - however, we're informed that the car brakes well regardless
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