Highlights
- Very rare and well preserved 132 in dark blue with tan interior
- Features the classic 100bhp Lampredi twin cam engine
- Extensive mechanical overhaul carried out during current ownership
- Current keeper since 2020 who acquired it in Malta
- Part of current keeper’s Italian car collection
The Appeal
In the 60s through to the 1980s, Fiat specialised in unobtrusive three box saloons that enabled high-ranking businessmen and perhaps those connected to more nefarious activities to get around largely unnoticed. The 132 came at the tail end of that time and traced its lineage back to the 125 of the mid 60s. But the age of its underpinnings was no hindrance, particularly when it involved agile RWD and Lampredi’s brilliant 4cyl, twin cam powerplant.
Today these big saloons are exceptionally rare, especially cars are original, unmolested and preserved as this 1978 example. Painted attractive dark blue with a lovely tan fabric interior, it is fitted with the revvy 1.6L 100bhp engine mated to a slick 5spd box.
We’re told that the vendor acquired the car around six years ago, since when it has been part of his Italian car collection. The state of preservation is likely due to it having lived on Malta until he bought it. It has received extensive mechanical work since then, including servicing, brake work, carburettor rebuilt and repairs to coolant system. The timing belt was also replaced. It has been used sparingly since this work was completed. Opportunities to acquire these well-built Fiat saloons are very rare, but well worth seeking out.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1978 in the United Kingdom
- Acquired by the current keeper in January 2020 from Malta
- Odometer reads 65,884 miles (not warranted)
The Condition
- Factory standard car in good order with some light age to note
- Dark blue paintwork presents well with some edge chips and marks to note
- Microblistering to note to driver’s side rear wing
- Bodywork in good order with light ageing visible in some photos
- Some age to note to sill edges as shown in photos
- 14in smart steel wheels in good order
- Four new tyres fitted since purchase by vendor
- Chrome arch trims fitted
- Tan fabric interior with black piping in good general condition
- Brown dashboard and door trims are well kept
- Tan headlining appears to be in good condition
- Period ‘Jensen’ radio cassette fitted
- Carpeted boot area with light age but very presentable
- Reported to have been solid underneath when acquired (not verified)
The Mechanics
- 100bhp ‘Lampredi’ 1,585cc 4cyl engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Long list of recent maintenance detailed below
Summary of recent maintenance since 2020 advised by seller:
- Two lower and two upper front ball joints replaced
- New copper brake lines
- Two front flexi brake pipes and retainers
- Two rear brake cylinders
- Rear brake equalising valve fitted
- New oil filter housing
- Oil light switch
- Oil filter
- Spark plugs
- HT leads fitted
- New prop carrier bearing housing rubber
- New radiator
- Replacement gearbox output shaft fitted
- All four shock absorbers replaced
- Gearbox and differential serviced
- Two front wheel bearings replaced
- Timing belt and water pump kit fitted
- Outer track rods and two inner tie rods replaced
- Carburettor rebuilt using a rebuild kit
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