Autobianchi Bianchina (Quattroposti) Berlina Saloon (Fiat 500F Based)

Autobianchi Bianchina (Quattroposti) Berlina Saloon (Fiat 500F Based) – 1965 LHD – Time Warp – Museum Exhibit!

£9. 95

This highly desirable time warp Autobianchi Bianchina is based on the running gar of the legendary Fiat 500 ‘F' model. but being the more refined & expensive option & has just been directly imported from the Fiat 500 Museum in Garlenda. Italian Riviera Ligure. Italy. where it has been exhibited for a number of years!

This unique & stunning example is a 1965 LHD model with 46. 00 miles (75KMs) showing & is unrestored & original – Time warp!

 It presents with the correct amount of patina for its age & even wears the original 1965 supplying dealer bumper sticker (Commissionaria Autobianchi. Gino Nanni. Pistoria. Italalia).

It has only had 2 owners from new. hence the mileage can be verified & is finished in the attractive period shade of light grey with a blue interior piped with black.

The vehicle is fitted with its original 499cc engine which was rebuilt. due to the gaskets becoming brittle & was bored from 67. 4mm to 70mm to give it a little more power & make it a pleasure to drive in modern traffic conditions. We can confirm this vehicle drives as new & is surprising sprightly with a crisp accurate gear change.

The vehicle is totally standard & original. a real unrepeatable example. it even wears the original engine & windscreen stickers & is certainly one for the purists. It was fully checked & overhauled prior to going into the museum; the works included a full overhaul of the braking system complete. wiring system. steering & clutch.

The bodywork. bumpers & all external features are totally original & period correct. as well as the interior which is original & just splendid on the eye. The body work & floor pans show no signs of any rust & are all as they left the factory. In fact it looks as good underneath as it does on the top!

The only non original element of the vehicle is some paint work retouches which were done by the museum prior to exhibiting.

It's probably the best example in the UK. if not Europe. has been correctly stored & exhibited by people who know the marquee. This is a collectors opportunity and a superb investment & hence this cheeky chappy is now UK registered. MOT'd & being offered for sale for only the third time in its life to date.

We have not seen the need to further enhance this example. as it is all just so correct.  We have however had all the chrome work repolished. machine polished the external paintwork. fitted new period number plates with correct number plate surround. adjusted the steering geometry. supplied a fresh MOT and conducted a multipoint check and given the cheeky little chap a full service just to be sure! The car is on the button. very quick. very reliable & ready to go…

Finished in the period shade of Fiat Grigio Chiaro (615) paintwork with a stunning blue interior piped black. including matching door cards & roof lining panel. with the original blue period full mat set!

The vehicle comes with a splendid history file & contains the UK  V5C. UK registration papers. Fresh current UK MOT. Original Italian blue log book all fully stamped!. Automobile Club D'Italia original ownership certificate. Automoto Club Storico Italiano Certificate. Automoto Club Storico Italiano copy of card. span >  Original owners manual. - yes find another! Colour images of the vehicle in the Fiat 500 museum. Colour images before export to UK. Colour images of vehicles arrival to UK. Fiat 500 museum & club stickers. Fiat 500 club Italia carry bag. There are also some various spare parts that accompany the vehicle.

Original Autobianchi owners manual (In Italian. But the pictures say it all if you don't speak the language!)

 Fresh MOT with NO advisories.

New free (12months) historic road tax.

Keys on period Italian leather key ring. Original full tool kit. Correct original jack. Correct original warning triangle. as new spare wheel with tyre.

Original steel wheels with full face hub caps. with the correct matching whitewall tyres.

Supplied with the original Italian number plates & holders for posterity!

The Autobianchi Bianchina is a supermini produced by the Italian car manufacturer Autobianchi. Based on the Fiat 500F. it was available in various configurations: Berlina (Saloon). Cabriolet (roadster). Tranformabile (Convertible). Panoramica (Station wagon)  & Furgoncino (van). The car was presented to the public on 16th September 1957 at the Museum of Science & Technology in Milan.

Initially the car was equipped with the smallest Fiat engine. air-cooled 479cc producing 15hp. But in 1959 the engine power was increased to 17hp & later again to 499cc – 18hp. In 1965 a minor facelift was made as shown on this example.

This cheeky chappie is great fun & the quickest driving 500 variant we have ever offered. it drives & feels as new. These models are very rare & ever increasing in value & hence a great investment. I actually have a light blue 1964 500D that makes up part of my own private collection & every body loves it!  If I don't sell the Autobianchi. I will part with the 500D & keep this pretty little car as it's more unique & better to drive than the 500D. The Bianchina always puts a smile on my face. plus you don't need to worry about the rising petrol prices – Just enjoy!

We have other Fiat 500's currently in stock & arriving from Europe every month. 1) 500D (Not mine!). LHD. finished in period aquamarine with a blue interior piped white. 1964. suicide doors. full length new beige sunroof. detailed & rebuilt engine & bay. freshly painted. exceptional mint condition & what an investment. even has the wicker basket on the boot rack!  @ £14. 95. 2) 500D. LHD. finished in period white with a blue interior piped white. 1964. suicide doors. full length new sunroof. 2 Italian owners from new. fully restored in Milan 2 years ago. exceptional mint condition & again what an investment. also has the wicker basket on the boot rack! Another true find from Italy & well detailed @ £14. 50 3) 500F Giardiniera. (Estate). LHD. finished in period dark blue with beige original interior with matching overmats. 1974. one Italian owner from new. never restored & totally original. 52. 00 miles warranted. just arrived from Milan. will need 1No. door & fully repainting etc. Sensible offers as is or completed are welcome. 4) 500F. RHD. UK car from new. 1 owner. 10K miles warranted from new. original fully stamped service book with full Fiat UK service pack etc. dry stored since 1983. no rust to body or floor pans. finished in period dark blue with dark red interior. currently running but will shortly be undergoing full bare metal repaint to concours standard including the engine bay. all original tools etc & must be the only one in Europe with this warranted mileage & low ownership. ready late 2013. offers @ £15K finished – One for the true collector - find another! Finally a unique Autobianchi Bianchina (Quattroposti) Berlina Saloon (Fiat 500F Based). 1965. LHD. Time Warp. Museum Exhibit until March this year when we purchased it from the Fait 500 Museum in Garlenda. Italian Riviera Ligure & bought it to the UK. Light grey/blue with a blue interior & period correct. the best in Europe? & an investment opportunity @ £9. 95. What style for this price…

Other stock also includes: 1) Mercedes 350SL R107. 1980. 15K Warranted miles. FMBSH. 3 owners from new. true time warp. last engineer local owner for 16 years. originally a Sandbanks car. astral silver with matching hard top & black original soft top with matching leather interior. perfect undercarriage & presents as new. fresh MB Bromley service & health check just completed. find another. blue chip investment @  £23. 50. 2) TR5. 1968. UK car. RHD. finished in the correct royal blue with dark blue mohair hood & black new leather interior piped white. complemented by new chrome wire wheels. body off rebuild to concours standard in 1991 & engine rebuilt by TR specialist last year along with new clutch etc. Heritage certificate. cherished example by club member & a regular at TR shows. mint condition & undergoing full service. MOT. PDI & detailing. another blue chip investment @ £36. 00

As we are a Mercedes Pagoda and R107 specialist we are always happy to part exchange one of these type of cars or indeed any classic car of excellent quality. so please don't miss this most fastidious example of the iconic Fiat 500 D. This vehicle is exceptional value at the price offered –Please remember ‘you get what you pay for'. This vehicle is we believe one of the best in Europe. Don't settle and ensure you view this stunning example…

More photos available upon request. PX always considered.

Can be viewed at any reasonable time by prior appointment.

We will always buy back cars we have previously sold…

Delivery by road. or packed and shipped. or air freight all possible by arrangement at excellent rates. car is ready to drive away today or be delivered to your door…

We are always keen to purchase Mercedes Benz Pagoda's (W113) or late 300SL (R107) models. so please give us a call for a friendly chat if you are considering selling. we would love to hear from you. We also hold many parts in stock for the above models & have our own restoration facilities. where we restore these glorious old Mercedes to Stuttgart factory standards.

Call or text Paul or Daniel on 07810 455345

Or email: enquiries@signatureautomobiles. co. uk

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