General Car cover

[Bambino]

Does anyone on the list know where I can buy a (very) small car cover for a Bambino. I currently have one but it's way too large and all of the autoshops don't seem to make really small ones. It doesn't have to be waterproof, just dustproof.
I've seen some with the Abarth symbol on them, but they are quite expensive.
Regards & thanks,
Chris

 

[dunnah01]

I'm using one of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Fiat-500-57-75-Fitted-Outdoor-Car-cover-/380390875165?pt=UK_Car_Exterior_Accessories&hash=item589110201d

I cheekily finished it off with a red one of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/abarth-vinyl-graphic-MRD163-/261149010251?pt=UK_Home_HomeDecor_Accessories&var=&hash=item3ccdb1a94b

pretty good fit and 90% waterproof - says he posts worldwide but not sure at what cost?

 

[Bambino]

Thanks - I found a couple of suppliers but they are all overseas and the postage will be a killer.

I might just get one 'made to measure'

Chris

 

[MattGibson]

Chris,

After buying one these covers for my Dad's MGB, I also got one for my bambino. I went for an outdoor cover just in case I need to park my 500 outside if my Dad needs to work on the MGB.

http://www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk/acatalog/OutdoorCoverCarBreathableSoft.html

Not sure what the postage to Oz would be, but it's a great fit and very good quality.

Matt

 

[the hobbler]

Met up with Matt just after Christmas to collect some parts, chew the cud and have a coffee--he proudly showed me the new cover for his 500--I can guarentee that it was well made and fitted beautifully--fully recommend this supplier----and at £140 (plus postage) most probably as cheap, if not cheaper than a custom made cover.

 

[jjacob]

Chris,

Maybe one made to fit a Smart car?
John

 

[Bambino]

Chris,

Maybe one made to fit a Smart car?
John

Good thought - I'll search around.

Chris

 

[tjmra]

Chris,

where no expense is spared..............

I knew I had seen these somewhere, could not find the source till today.

Are expensive and I suspect freight would be more than just a few dollars. At least you know they are out there.

http://www.ebay.it/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310573473476&ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:IT:1123

Regards

Joe R

 

[Bambino]

Thanks for all your help.

I ended up getting a proper fitted cover through the local auto spares network up here on the coast. And it's red ...

Little Enzo will be very happy now

Chris

 

[disgusted]

Wow!

"Are expensive and I suspect freight would be more than just a few dollars. At least you know they are out there.

http://www.ebay.it/itm/ws/eBayISAPI....B:FSEL:IT:1123


I really want one!

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

Great, inexpensive and lightwheight car covers, semi-taylormade ( only in black indoor, or grey: outdoor):

www.car-e-cover.de

 

[the hobbler]

Hi folks;
I know that this is an old site, but clearing out some classic car mags the other day I came across this site for the supply of car covers. These are soft covers (for when the car is in the garage) but sound to be very good value.
--www.cardustcovers.co.uk they quote £25.50p for a Fiat 500 cover!! I have checked and this price is current.