Highlights

• Lovely period interior
• 1.8 twin cam with 5-speed manual
• Unmodified factory spec
• Car is certified by ASI (Italian Historical Car Association) that proves its total authenticity
• Only one previous owner
• 64,136km recorded
• Very rare to find in these conditions

The Appeal

Here we have a very nice example, presented in a smart gold finish over a very fetching period interior. Benefiting from low mileage and limited use in recent years, this delightful little coupé is ready to find its new owner.

The History and Paperwork

• First registered in October 1975
• Just two owners from new
• Little used in the last 10 years and always garaged
• Last serviced and overhauled approximately 5 years ago
• Being sold due to lack of use
• Complete with an original handbook and Italian registration documents

The Interior

• Black vinyl upholstery with light blue-grey fabric facings to the seats
• All of the vinyl presents well, with no notable damage we could see and only light signs of wear
• The fabric seat fronts have some light sagging and creasing due to age but appear to be free from damage or tears, the driver’s seat has a small stain
• Black carpet with complementary overmats, the carpets are in good condition, with only the driver’s side showing any notable wear
• Cream headliner looks to be in good order, with no sagging or damage evident
• Wood rimmed steering wheel presents very well, as so all of the instruments and controls
• Rubber liner in the boot area, complete with spare wheel, original toolkit and spares

The Exterior

• Gold paintwork looks to be in very good condition, with just a few minor blemishes and some small scratches above the fuel filler
• 14” steel wheels with polished and branded hub-caps
• Matched Pirelli Cinturato tyres, apparently in nice condition with good tread
• Bodywork presents well, with one or two minor dings and some scabs at the base of the driver’s door, but overall a fine finish
• A couple of the inner wheel arches appear to have some corrosion
• The trims and badging all present well, with a light patina
• Included in the sale are a set of front spotlights and rear fog lights that have not been fitted to the car
• Underside appears to be clean and straight, with no significant damage or corrosion we could see

The Mechanics

• Characterful 1,779cc 4-cylinder DOHC pushing 120bhp to the rear wheels
• Delorto carburettors
• 5-speed manual transmission
• We’re told by the vendor that there is a small oil leak, as is typical of these engines
• Clean and tidy engine bay with no evidence of overheating or significant issues
• Some surface corrosion evident to the exhaust manifold
• We’re told by the vendor that the car runs very well, braking, accelerating and handling as it should

Summary