1978 Fiat Other

Convertible

1800 twin overhead cam

5 speed

Clear

Gasoline

If you want to buy a classic car that is all ready....... A California unmolested never been in an accident, original blue plate car from new !!! Here guys and girls is my beautiful pride and joy that is costing me $275.00 per month to keep in storage and I am not driving it. A huge waste and hence this difficult decision. All the good .I am third owner ......previous owner was not using car and let it stand outside and old vinyl top became tatty body faded and needed paint and when he started it up ...bad smoke and was told engine needed complete overhaul.....I have receipts ...........$3900.00.at 79665 miles I purchased about 6 months after engine was overhauled and it has not used a drop of oil since I got her....... the car which looked wonderful and ran wonderfully smoothly but needed tyres brakes and the interior although it seemed original was tatty and the original wooden steering wheel were not in good shape , so I purchased all new visors and new door panels and I have done an almost complete " ALL OF THE REST " mechanicals.....I will try and be brief. All repairs done at a registered Fiat 124 specialist and I have receipts ....All components original to car.Engine Transmission and differential all chrome trim, glass and lights perfect condition besides chrome bumpers have signs of age and corrosion. Wiring is in unmolested original condition and in perfect working order..rear tailight lenses clear and inside of trunk is in mint condition with matching alloy spare tyre All guages are in perfect order with correct and always nice to have brand new out of the box Veglia oil press guage fitted NEW Electronic Ignition System complete......still have the original in perfect condition......I was being anal , thinking no servicing costs ,or worrying about coil, points and timing etc New Exhaust system and catalytic converter front to rear .$ 1500.00 New tyres $ 600.00 New brakes and rotors with new master cyl and new braided hoses New rear pinion differential bearing and seal and rear wheel bearings......the differential is now perfect with no whine at any speed !! New 90 amp alternator....still have the old one in perfect shape......................just making sure and being careful New uprated starter motor....you never know !! .............still have old one in perfect condition New propshaft " donut " New battery I want to say that none of the above was necessary .I am only trying to make the car perfect....No good when it looks fantastic and then breaks down I do not want to add any longer as to my expenses but as I say I have receipts for all of the above I am running out of space .The interior of this car is absolutely beautiful with all matching wood trim The transmission is beautiful and fluid and is perfect.The car is fitted with a new soft cloth. ( double the price of a vinyl top and is in mint condition with no tears or discolorations...The car is always garaged and presents beautifully I have fitted 1972 bumpers onto the car which makes it look amazing............Have original big heavy old ugly bumpers and lots of new spares and balljoints that I purchased that were not necessary all included The underneath of this car is like new and has no rust and now the bad.... besides a mark under the passenger door .the rear trunk has become slightly off color to the rest and has a crack in the paint and the front hood is slightly dented .The sides of the car are almost perfect This is a fantastic way to get a perfect entry into the wonderful world of classic cars at an affordable price The car drives like a dream and the mileage showing is genuine and recorded on the Pink slip.....No shakes or rattles ,...very smooth, gearbox is the smooth and easy with a light clutch pedal , and any test is WELCOME and I am happy to answer any questions I can help with delivery if neccessary for a fee Please bid on this car with confidence , I am a car enthusiast and I looked at lots prior to purchasing this one for myself and this was one of the finer rust free examples of this wonderful little car............ and I did all the work for you already!!!! I am not a car dealer or trying to sell the car to get another, I have had some fun and now want to give someone else a chance to enjoy all my hard work....See my feedback profile ! My loss is going to be your gain Ownership on hand .The cars has just been serviced ! Please feel free to contact me for any further enquiries