General A part of a childhood to revisit - Fiat Uno

[Keith 94]

Hi All,

Just joined here to get advice on where to start on my quest.

Originally from Dublin Ireland, moved over to the UK two years ago to follow a career in Watchmaking.

30 years old, Always had an interest in cars, especially classics. Growing up with my grandfather, having owned both the MkI and MK2 Fiat Uno played a huge part in my interest

Sadly, there's not many left around and it's been a good few years since I last saw one.

I've been thinking of getting one to use as a daily driver, preferably a MK2 but before I begin the hunt, looking for advice on where to start.

Don't have access to a garage for storage as of yet, basic mechanical understanding and have a few friends that are mechanics. This would be my first classic car.

My friend got me a Hays workshop manual to start with

As I've never gotten a chance to drive one, I think that would be the best place to start. Just wondering if anyone that owns an Uno would like to meet up sometime, I live in Henley on Thames but happy to commute.

Thanks,

Keith.

 

[The Panda Nut]

Welcome to the forum. That sounds like you have a great (or silly) idea.... I did see a really good one sell on Bangers and Cash, so there may still be a few left to grab. I used to have one in the late 80's and it served reallyn well. It used to whizz along quite well on the motorway and was economical. Amazingly roomy for a small car. I think my Dad had 3 and brother in law had at least two so they must have been OK. We got ours from my wifes sister. I bought it for her origianlly. It was 18 months old when she had it, and she drive it for 3.5 years, we had it for 5 years and sold it ot wifes brothers wife who had it another 5 years when it died and was taken to heaven. It always struck me as a very light car, feeling nimble. ANy way good luck!