What a gorgeous little car this is! I'm in a bit of a hurry tonight but didn't want readers to miss this beauty. Please help us out in the comments if you can shed light on the model history and important highlights on this car. Thanks in advance!
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What a stunning survivor and only one owner. This 59k mile example looks fantastic in the photos and there is a lot of evidence to demonstrate that this is a really great opportunity. The photo's speak for themselves really.
quote from seller's listing:
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1976 Alfa Romeo GT 1600 Junior.
This is a European model with full documentation of its importation an EPA/DOT release papers.
Serial Number: AR-11534-000-1178
Red exterior, tan interior.
58,821 original documented miles.
One owner. Yes this car is still titled, owned, and in the possession of the original first and only owner.
Ordered new inside the showroom of an Alfa dealer in Rome in 1976 by an American woman living in Italy. We have the original work order by the dealer in Rome.
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Here's a nicely presented Berlina Corsa replica for sale at Sports Car Shop in Eugene, Oregon. It's been nicely hot-rodded with a Gulf livery paint scheme, tasty Abarth bits, and a huge ragtop fitted for open air driving. Would be perfect for someone who actually wanted to enjoy the car instead of just having it stored in a collection.
quote from Sports Car Shop on this car:
It is finished inside and out in the classic Gulf colors to a driver level standard. It is also fitted with a Webasto type cloth sliding sunroof. This car was built incorporating the classic Berlina Corsa racing modifications. The changes include Abarth grille and badges, the special front radiator extension assembly and cover, fender flairs, and deck lid props. These changes give this little Fiat 600 a look that just says fun and fast. Body is solid with floor rust repair panels that have been welded in place on the floor pans correctly, and we can find no further indication of rust.
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Forward propulsion is provided by a built 903 Fiat motor that has been reverse rotated and mated to a 600D gearbox. Stopping power is excellent since it is now provided with front 850 disc brakes and drums in the rear. The motor starts easily and runs smoothly even at idle, and is very strong with the down draft Weber.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention that I do some work for SCS and these pictures were taken by me. It's a cool little car and I hope it finds a caring new home.
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This fantastic little coupe has only covered 43,400 miles and looks the part. The yellow is a nice shade that highlights the beautiful Pininfarina body lines. I'm not crazy about the late model aftermarket steering wheel or the alloys, but the latter is probably acceptable for the period. Overall it looks like a fantastic opportunity to get a great low mileage example at a decent price in a down economy.
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quote from seller's listing:
California car shipped to Connecticut several years ago, purchased and driven by me, (I love it)! Minor repairs done in my term with her include replacing metal (small weak spot) in passenger side floor and reinforcing rear shock mounts, single weber installed and tuned on an 1800cc BC Fiat motor (California owner had transplant done from original 1600cc motor), suspension is good, five speed manual (close ratio short throw) is good and the clutch is good.
Having tuned the Weber carburator, added new plugs and coil, I beleive she could use a valve adjustment... I have not had the time to address that issue. With the exception of the clock, all gauges work, manual windows and all glass is in good shape and the seals are ok.
THE BODY & CHASSIS IS TRULY GREAT, EXTREMELY SOLID with but a few small spots of surface rust, an incredible example when you consider 99.9% of Fiat 124 Coupes (in the world) have gone the ashes to ashes, rust to dust route (in their first ten years or less) and don't even exist in any condition anywhere!
The interior is an integrated mix-match of what appears to be '72 era and '74 era pieces... Having owned (new back in the day) a '71 Coupe followed by a new '74 coupe I can't even tell what is from which group, I think the dash and seats (in good shape) are from a '74-'76, possibly the engine donor car in CA... none of it matters, it all fits and looks right as well as having had a new headliner installed in CA.
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Here is an affordable little coupe that you don't see very often -- because most of them are long gone! It appears to be a one owner car that has lived in the Pacific Northwest it's entire life having been originally purchased in Seattle -- no rust issues here!
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After Fiat acquired Lancia, they needed a more modern replacement for the Fulvia and the Beta is the result. Fitted with parts from the Fiat parts bin, this car was very modern for it's time with all independent suspension, 5 speed transmission, dual overhead cams, and wait for it -- front wheel drive! This would explain the spaciousness of the interior in such a small package. This car also has some very nice touches like functioning air conditioning, pop-out quarter windows, tilt steering wheel, and four wheel disc brakes.
Currently the auction is at $4000 and it appears to be no reserve! With only 3 days remaining, get your bid in now!
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There's no doubt about it, the Mondial stands next to the 308GT4 as one of the most ugliest ducklings ever produced by the mark. And that's really saying something as most Ferrari's are anything but. But it's hard to argue, especially for the time period that produced so many greats, that the Mondial somehow got approved and built. But it is a . Take a look:
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This car would make an excellent daily driver it has more room than the GTS but has the same Ferrari drivability and its just a fun usable car, no evidence of collision and its had the belts and water pump changed not more than 1000 miles ago.
The car has only done 84 thousand kilometers around 50,000 miles from new. I am not selling this Ferrari as concourse it is after all 28 years old, but it still looks great. The car shifts nice, the engine is crisp, in fact the more I drive it the better it gets; they do need to be driven and that's the beauty of a Mondial, it has more head room and more storage space.
Think of it as a Ferrari that you can use as a commuter that looks great and handles like only a Ferrari can.
it does have some stone chips on the paint work the passenger window is lazy some time it works other times it does not, the interior for the year I feel is better than average it sits on the original tires and they are showing signs of ageing, other than that no major faults, starts grate oil pressure and temp are good no problems there. obviously there is no warranty given or implied, it is after all 28 years old but you are more than welcome to send a inspector or come take a look for your self.
The listing for this car and the asking price should tell you everything you need to know about what you're getting into: a running project car. But this could be perfect for the mechanically handy buyer with a realistic budget for repairs.
What would you do with it -- fix it up and drive it, make a track day car of it, or sell it for parts? Leave a comment below.
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Who could forget the scene that featured this lovely Ferrari spider in Scent of a Woman. Early Modial's have not aged as gracefully as the later models and this one in particular looks really well looked after. Relive the movie scene in this really nice looking example!
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quote from sellers listing:
I am very pleased to present this gorgeous 1989 Ferrari Mondial T Cabriolet. Rossa Corsa with Crema hides (that Ferrari talk for red with tan interior) and striking red carpets. This is my personal car.
This 4 passenger Ferrari is commonly considered in the Ferrari community as one of the most underrated of all Ferraris. It shares the same 3.4 Liter V8 motor with the 348 and produces approx. 300 HP. It offers top down, spirited driving and you can even fit the kids in the back seats (I do) - best of all worlds. Mileage is 29,7XX and VIN # is ZFFFC33A3K0082172.
Mondials get a bad rap from most armchair enthusiasts, but lets be straight... This isn't a car you'd kick out of bed. It's gorgeous and represents a really good value for top down driving with all the panache that comes with driving a classic red Ferrari. If you've been a skeptic, wait until you see a nice one in person -- it will change your mind about this under valued modern classic.
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This site is still in its infancy, but I'm trying out new templates and needed a first post. Enjoy!
Here's a gorgeous little 1967 Fiat 1500 convertible for sale in Colorado and offered by Koenig Sales. The simple and early lines on these cars really help the Pinifarina body stand out. So simple and raw!
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quote from seller's listing:
This is a 1967 Fiat 1500. This is a California car with zero rust. It's been very well taken care of. It has brand new paint matching the original color. It also has a new Pininfarnia hartz convertible top, all new wool carpet and new seats. It's a five speed manual transmission. The engine has been rebuilt. I have some records for this vehicle. This car drives beautifully, with no mechanical problems or oil leaks. All of the gauges are working. The chrome trims are really shiny, as is the paint. The tires have plenty of tread left on them. Also, the car has a hard top. It's never been in an accident and it has a clean title. This car is stylish and would be fun to drive in the summer time.
My parents had a later Fiat Spider in white with the terrible U.S. specification bumpers. But as a little boy I remember sitting backwards in the back seat waving at the traffic behind us. It would be great to relive those memories, especially with these classic Fiats appreciating significantly in price recently.
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