Classic Fiat 500R 1972
Fully rebuilt 650cc engine with new pistons and barrels, timing chain and cogs. Reground crank with all new bearings, seals, oil pump etc. Cylinder head skimmed and ported with new valves inc oversize 34mm inlet valves, new valve springs. Brand new Weber 28IMB carb correctly jetted. New fuel pump and thermostat. Abarth alloy sump. Rebuilt alternator.
Reconditioned syncro gearbox with new up-rated drive shafts and joints. New clutch and gear stick linkage and rebuilt starter motor.
Reconditioned steering box with new steering arms and joints.
Reconditioned Fiat 126 stub axles with 98pcd. New front suspension arms and bushes. New wheel bearings front and rear. New brake drums, shoes, cylinders, pipework front and rear. Powder coated A arms with new bushes. New handbrake cable.
Lowered 5 leaf front leaf spring, new rear lowered springs, new shock absorbers all round.
All brake, fuel and clutch pipes replaced throughout.
New alloys imported from Italy, which I think set the car off well. Brand new tyres and new steel spare wheel and tyre.
Car is fully wax oiled.
MOT and Tax exempt
The car has had subtle upgrades without spoiling the original feel of the car. I haven’t touched the body as this was solid and I wanted it to retain its patina. I’ve only replaced the sunroof with one that matches the interior. The only interior parts I’ve added are a new carpet set, new luggage compartment mat and sound deadening, everything else is original. I did convert the headlights to RHD ones.