Just finding my way around here after finally getting a gorgeous totally restored 3000km ago 1970 Fiat 500L as a present for my other half after looking for the right one and opportunity for 10 years when I stupidly didn't buy a gorgeous red one.

Sadly Kim still has to get used to the car as although he loves the look he is less than enamoured with the driving experience itself. He was expecting it to be like a normal car.

With practice and as he learns that we don't go fast enough to need brakes that work. No one will care as they trail behind us for ages as EVERYONE loves a gorgeous little 500 and will always be forgiving of tailbacks and carry on happier that day.

We only managed about 10km as the heat of the engine and oil light made us a bit pathetic as didn't want to blow it up. Will do some research and get to know her. Any advice or books or clubs or websites please?

She has already been christened Seragina after Fellini. 8.5 film

was going to post links to the original and the very funny french and saunders **** take but not allowed until l have made 5 posts so maybe later.

Anyway hopefully I will manage to post this as not great at this.

Have already found some interesting bits of info so thanks guys.

All the best Mark

This is just a friendly reminder as it is really great to be driving around in your exotic Car but don’t give up on walking. Best Wishes on your new Ride.