Highlights
- Well presented ‘Lampredi’ engined 16V 190bhp Turbo
- Restored and mechanically overhauled by a well-known local specialist
- Finished in striking Giallo Ginestra with ‘Plus’ body kit
- Italian registered and reported to be on the Italian historic register
- Revisione valid to May 2026
The Appeal
The simply named Coupe is, equally simply, one of the greatest Fiats of the last 30 years. Sharp, slashed Chris Bangle styling, plus Lampredi's brilliant twin-cam, deliver a scintillating driving experience. Add in clever interior details like the body colour dash and good cars are surely nailed on future classics.
This early Coupe is one of the nicest and least-used that we’ve seen in a long while. It has that turbocharged Lampredi 16V, shared with Lancia’s Delta Integrale, and is finished in eye-catching Giallo Ginestra with a later ‘Plus’ body kit to dial up the aesthetic drama.
The vendor acquired the car after it had been in storage for 28 years. He tells us that he has fully restored it, including a full repaint and extensive work by a well-respected local mechanic. There is a long list of work and parts that is summarised below, including new clutch, timing belt, fuel, coolant and suspension repairs and what is described as a ‘minor remap.’ The car carries Revisione to May 2026 and is said to be ASI registered and free of road tax.
The early Coupes like this one are part of a long tradition of Lampredi-engined Fiats. This is a really good example where the buyer benefits from all the seller’s work.
The vendor says:
“Excellent drivability, excellent road holding, suspension not up to par with performance, very soft, some tires are missing because they deteriorate quickly.
“This Fiat was created in collaboration with Ferrari. It is a car that pulls very well, especially in high gears. The braking has its limits, but overall the car is a lot of fun. It has a smooth gearbox and an Autoblokkante differential for sporty driving. I would like to remind you that the car is descended from the Delta Integrale.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 104,059 km (indicated); the odometer is reported to have been replaced or gone around the clock, so this reading may not be accurate
- Country of registration: Italy
- Technical inspection status: Italian MOT (Revisione) valid until 1st May 2026
- Technical specs: 2.0-litre turbocharged 16-valve four-cylinder petrol, five-speed manual
- Paperwork: Reported to be registered with the Italian historic register; service history described as good by the vendor
Recent maintenance advised by seller:
- Specific Bardall oil
- Gearbox oil
- All boots
- Timing belts
- Air conditioning belts
- Spark plugs
- Injectors
- Spark plug wires
- Upgraded pump
- Brake discs and pads
- Complete repainting with PPG paint
- Interior detailing
- New tyres
- Direct exhaust
- Headlights modified with 60,000 lumen bulbs
- Replacement of steering box boots
- Replacement of tie rods
- Replacement of air conditioning radiator
- Rebuilding of air conditioning hoses
- Upgraded popoff valve
- Replacement of fuel hoses
- All filters
- Constant velocity joints
- Gearbox linkages
- Minor remapping
- Head gasket with valves
- Replacement of air conditioning compressor
- Replacement of complete clutch
The Detail
- Extensively restored early Coupe 16V Turbo with Plus body kit
- Paintwork presents very well with minor points to note as shown in photos
- Long list of mechanical and other work detailed above
- Engine overhauled including head gasket and valves
- Tyres noted by the vendor as needing replacement due to age rather than wear
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