1959 Fiat Other

Convertible

GAS

Manual

110B014779

Clear

Gasoline

This 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina Transformabile, SPECIAL, is an Italian micro car that was produced from 1959 to 1961. During that time, just 1500 of the transformabile special models were made (10,000 of the normal series II). The transformabile model has the center convertible roof with solid side pillars. It is thought that fewer than 200 of the normal transformabiles were imported into the U.S. meaning even less of the specials made it here. This is an extremely rust free and mostly original example of this rare Autobianchi (Fiat). The engine is the original 499.5cc, 2-cylinder, air-cooled unit offering 21 horsepower VS. the stock 17 horsepower 479 cc offered in the regular transformabile. It has a 4-speed manual gearbox, 4-wheel independent suspension and 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. I had it running and drove it around the block. Transmission shifted fine, no crunches or grinds in any gears. Engine ran fine aside from slight stutter upon acceleration. To make it a reliable driver I would clean the carburetor and replace the rubber brakes lines. This car is technically badged as an Autobianchi, but it consists entirely of Fiat 500 running gear, and suspension. This means it is reliable and parts are easy to come by an cheap. Now onto the history of the car. It was bought new by the first owner in Washington, in 1959. In 1962 it was sold to a close friend of the original owner and the father in-law of the person I bought the car from. The car was seldom driven, and a few years after the second purchase it was parked in a dry storage in Washington for many years, until 1991 when it changed possession again to the son in-law. At this point the car was restored to running condition and driven for a short period of time and then stored properly in his garage. It sat there until I purchased the car. All I did to it to get it running and driving was put fresh (non-ethanol) gasoline in the tank, change all fluids, lubricate the cylinders, and put brand new tires on it (very hard to find). The car has 24,141 Original miles. It has had an exterior repaint at some point between first and second owners. The paint has a nice patina could be driven as is or fully restored to show quality. The car is completely rust free, everything from drip rails to floor boards, and rockers to quarter panels. The entire interior is 100% original. It has very rare gold and cream interior, characteristic of the special model. Nothing on this car has been changed, making it very easy to restore because you don't have to undo someone else's work. The car comes with a brand new, very high quality top for the car (Black). It also comes with some very hard to find spare parts (collected over the years). Spare parts include entire trans-axle, comes complete with differential and drive shafts, complete carburetor, clutch and pressure plate, original hub caps, as well as many other miscellaneous odds and ends. This is a matching numbers vehicle. I also have the original Washington licence plates from 1959. This is an extremely rare and unusual car in the transformabile model, but next to unheard of being the special edition. Be one of the very few if not the only person to own one in the U.S. Please contact with any and all questions either through eBay or (208)-447-8600 Please bid with confidence in knowing the car has been accurately represented. I can assist in arranging shipping if required.