1961 Fiat

Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

008770

Gasoline

1961 Fiat 1200 Convertible another rare barn find not in running condition Please include email address and full name if you have any questions at all. Thank you ! vin# 022791 both original CA black license plates TPG 342 Fiat introduced their successor to the 1100 at the 1957 Turing Motor Show. The 1200 was available in Granluce sedan and open Cabriolet or Spider form, with a Turismo Veloce (meaning fast touring) sedan available as well. The design of the Spider was influenced by Fabio Luigi Rapi, Fiat's design director. The 1200 saloon was closely resembled the Fiat 1100. Power was from a new engine of 1221cc form developing 55 horsepower. The convertible was restyled in 1959 and given a new Pininfarina-designed body, with similarities to Ferrari's 250 GT PF coupes, especially when it wore the optional hardtop. The 1200 had roll-up windows and swiveling seats as standard, and a new split mesh-patterned grille that incorporated angled sides. The 1200 Spider (Cabriolet) was built by Fiat's Vetture Speciali (meaning special cars) unit. --- --- --- -- The last owner had the car for 45 years. He bought it 1966 and I still have a few old registrations dating back to 1967 and a photo of the car when it was still in better condition. There are only a view areas of rust, like on the rocker panel and a spot on the hood. However the floor looks very original and unmolested with only surface rust on it. The paint also seems to be original. --- It shows 64,414 miles which are believed to be original. --- --- --- The area behind the seats where the battery tray sits is also very nice and no rust at all. There is also a very old full tonneau cover (with holes in it) and some other spare parts. This car has not been started in many, many years. The previous owner always wanted to get the car back on the road again but I guess age has caught up with him as well. Please note, this is not a car that you can put a battery in and drive it home. An oil change sticker in the driver door indicates that the car had an oil change done in Sierra Vista, AZ. Photos below is of this car however many, many years ago. However I think this would be a fantastic project and 1200 Fiat's in restored condition can fetch a nice premium already. Everything seems to be there and even some extra parts. This Fiat can be shown by appointment only. Please click on thumbnails to enlarge images. TERMS OF THIS SALE The vehicle comes with a clear California Certificate of Title. It is smog exempt and sold "as is--where is," with no warranties expressed or implied. If you have any questions, please ask them before you bid. After the auction ends, the sale is final. Please, only bid on this car if you are serious about owning it and have the necessary funds readily available. We expect payment in full within 7 days of the end of the auction and cannot assist in financing. International bidders are welcome. Feel free to inquire about shipping rates f.o.b. Long Beach, California. As a licensed California car dealer, please note that all vehicles sold to California residents will be subject to sales tax, transfer, registration, and (if applicable) smog fees. Thank you for your interest, and have a nice day! On Apr-26-11 at 20:26:07 PDT, seller added the following information: