FOR SALE: Neckar Weinsberg 500 Coupe 1963 NSU Fiat

EQUIPMENT
Sunroof. Chrome wheel covers. Suicide doors. Ashtray. Fitted carpets. Spare wheel.

EXTERIOR
The exterior of this charming little coupe is presented in ivory with a contrasting metallic burgundy roof. A full bare-metal restoration of the Neckar has recently been completed in Spain by specialists Italclassic. and the result is this splendid example of a seldom seen automobile.

The quality of the paintwork is to a high standard throughout. with no absolutely no marks or damage to note whatsoever. On close inspection much of the original trim has been retained. with replacement items fitted only where necessary.

INTERIOR
The interior has been fully re-trimmed and appears as new. Upholstered in red leatherette. the seats present impeccably and show no signs of any wear at all. The painted dash and fascia are free from any chips or scratches. and the switchgear still feels solid to operate.

The interior is sparsely equipped however this only adds to the period charm. What's great is that no modern ‘upgrades' have been fitted. which makes driving this Neckar feel like you've taken a step back in time.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Opening the rear hatch you'll find the original 479cc Fiat unit. Having had the engine removed during restoration. the engine bay appears very fresh with no corrosion at all. The engine and gearbox underwent a full rebuild in 2009 but the car has seen little use since then.

Maintaining plenty of originality. the components retain a nice patina with everything appearing just as they should. The Neckar starts instantly and idles up to temperature without fuss.

WHEELS. TYRES & BRAKES
The Neckar sits on the correct set of 12-inch wheels. presented in metallic burgundy and finished with chrome embellishers; they are as new throughout.

The wheels are shod in a matching set of tyres with almost no wear to speak of. The retrofit white-wall inserts are discoloured in places but can easily be removed or replaced if desired.

HISTORY FILE
Believed to be one of only five right-hand drive Neckar Weinsbergs in existence. this rare coupe was supplied in 1963 to Saint Helier. Jersey. In its early years the car changed hands between companies at the same address but was eventually sold to a lady with a Spanish surname. She owned the Neckar until it was confiscated in Alicante by Spanish customs in 1986. "in lieu of payment of fines". All of this is documented by the Jersey Archives.

As normal in these cases. the car was auctioned off to recover some revenue. Because of its age and illegality it was sold for ‘scrap'. but fortunately went to a pioneer car collector and former president of the Veteran Car Club of Spain. Eugenio Martin Rubio. Eugenio had a very keen eye for the unusual and saved a lot of interesting cars from the crusher. The mileage of 31. 00 miles is believed to be original.

The Neckar was parked up on jacks and remained untouched until 2008. when Eugenio began to sell off his collection. The vehicle was then purchased by the current owner who started the restoration process shortly after. The first stage was mechanical; a garage in Alicanti rebuilt the engine and gearbox in 2009. The project then remained on hold until 2013. at which point all aspects of the restoration were managed by the Spanish company. Italclassic.

The owner's philosophy was to build a show car with a focus on originality. The factory colour scheme. however. was changed to a more pleasing aesthetic. but only Fiat/Lancia colours were chosen. All major components are original with only consumables having been replaced. Some parts unique to the Neckar. such as mouldings and the rear screen. were re-made from scratch by a bodywork specialist named Marcos Blastor. Others fixtures such as the rear lights and badges came from swap meets. etc. throughout Europe.

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