tero
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Feb 14, 2020 21:40:57 GMT
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I was dreaming about Lada wagon until I saw pictures of this car. And luckily it was for sale so I had to buy it. Specially in this condition these are hard to find.  Interior was also in good shape. Especially that dash is usually burned by the sun. Car came without engine and transmission. I managed to find 1600tc engine with 5-speed transmission and rear end with disc brakes from 132 Fiat. Tc engines are hard to find and expensive because they are used in folk races here in Finland.   I took engine in parts and now I’m putting it back together with new piston rings and bearings.  Test fitted some Alfa Romeo wheels for it. They might be worth of taking the paint of and repaint. Thanks for reading this long story. I’ll be updating when the project goes on. |
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Last Edit: Feb 14, 2020 21:46:34 GMT by tero
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Fiat 1300 Familiare accord83
@accord83
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Feb 14, 2020 21:43:45 GMT
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OooH! I like the look of where this is going.
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74 Mk1 Escort 1360, 1971 Vauxhall Victor SL2000 Estate.
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dikkehemaworst
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Fiat 1300 Familiare dikkehemaworst
@dikkehemaworst
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Feb 14, 2020 22:19:26 GMT
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I've been a Fiat adept all my life, driven 100's of them, but never ever seen one like this in my life.
Well done!! The holy grail!!
Bookmarked!
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Very cool! A beautiful car I'd be proud to own... please keep your posts coming.
John
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Never seen a fiat with this face , very nice.
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Feb 15, 2020 10:02:49 GMT
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Love it. Bookmarked. Thanks for posting!  |
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1968 Mini MkII, 1968 VW T1, 1967 VW T1, 1974 VW T1, 1974 VW T1 1303, 1975 Mini 1000 auto, 1979 Chevette, 1981 Cortina, 1978 Mini 1000 1981 Mini City, 1981 Mini van, 1974 Mini Clubman, 1982 Metro City, 1987 Escort, 1989 Lancia Y10, 1989 Cavalier, 1990 Sierra, 1990 Renault 19, 1993 Nova, 1990 Citroen BX, 1994 Ford Scorpio, 1990 Renault Clio, 2004 Citroen C3, 2006 Citroen C2, 2004 Citroen C4, 2013 Citroen DS5. 2017 DS3 130 Plenty of other scrappers!
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tero
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Feb 15, 2020 10:49:33 GMT
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Feb 15, 2020 12:40:04 GMT
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Such a nice shape on this. From the side it almost looks like an intended prototype Lada before a production Lada got watered down, in a BMC/BL sort of way. I'm trying to imagine it bumperless and slammed, but don't do that please, its too rare.
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Rob M
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Fiat 1300 Familiare Rob M
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Feb 15, 2020 13:20:12 GMT
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Most 60s Fiats dissolved faster than 70s Alfasuds.
The fact that this one is so good is incredible, it must have been stored well for years, I cannot believe it has lived most of its life outside!
I remember these in saloon form, very rare here, even back in the day.
Great find!
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jyd
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Feb 15, 2020 19:04:09 GMT
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Cool car!!
I knew the saloon existed but never a wagon.
I love the faded patina to the paint,
Twin cam engine is a good idea too.
I don't like the FWD Alfa wheels though,too flat,I'm sure you'll find something better.
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Feb 15, 2020 20:37:35 GMT
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Looks good and solid, Fiats of this era in Britain dissolved in the rain, looking forward to seeing your progress.
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Fiat 1300 Familiare Mercdan68
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Feb 15, 2020 20:42:46 GMT
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This really is a nice rare old car
Following this with interest
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Fraud owners club member
2003 W211 Mercedes E class
1989 Sierra sapphire
1998 ex bt fiesta van
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Feb 15, 2020 21:15:59 GMT
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Very cool A buddy of mine used to have a Sedan version. I think the Familiare version is a lot rarer, though... Great find...  |
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Feb 15, 2020 21:35:29 GMT
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As the saloon they are known as the Fiat Crusader in New Zealand.
Fitted with the 1500 engine and were locally assembled.
We had one as a family car in the '70s
Adrian
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Last Edit: Feb 15, 2020 21:36:02 GMT by ahebron
Vitesse 6 Saloon
Vitesse Mk2 Convertible
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tero
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Feb 16, 2020 11:04:37 GMT
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Here is another test with different wheels. But I think these are going to my fiat 850 coupe. This is not going to be slammed but it needs to be lowered. I also like that patina so I’m not repainting the car.  I heard from the guy I bought this that this car has been stored inside somewhere in 80’s. And it was couple years outside before he bought it. In Finland old cars used to rust away really fast esspecially because salting the roads in winter. |
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tero
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Feb 21, 2020 19:11:40 GMT
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Feb 21, 2020 21:12:57 GMT
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The bolts would make uncomfortable holes in your forehead if you had an accident. John
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tero
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Feb 21, 2020 21:22:56 GMT
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The bolts would make uncomfortable holes in your forehead if you had an accident. John I think that would be the smallest problem if I had an accident with old car like this  |
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mirafioriman
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My next project.......
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Feb 21, 2020 21:39:07 GMT
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Lovely to see a rare old Fiat like this receiving some love......
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urbanaw
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Fiat 1300 Familiare urbanaw
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Feb 21, 2020 22:59:45 GMT
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I have been thinking about an old fiat for ages now. This would fit the bill nicely!
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