Engine restoration

[gearheadgtc]

I found this old giannini grand prix in the back of an impound lot. I would like to restore the engine as the rest of the car is unsalvagable. How would I go about getting the parts for this engine? Here are a couple of pics to show what it is and what all it might need.

 

[varesecrazy]

Hello , any idea of the age..??,

it may well prove difficult, unless it used LOTS of FIAT , ALFA / LANCIA parts,
Charlie

 

[fingers99]

You'll probably find that there is a register in the States or Italy who can help. Are you sure the body is beyond salvation? To my mind, that's where most of the interest/value/etc. lies.

 

[gearheadgtc]

It's rusted to the point that it would snap in half if it wasn't sunk into the ground so far. I picked up the drivers door and poured about a pound of rust on the ground. It may be restorable, but it would take a lot of welding and fabricating.

 

[ppalma]

Hi,
I'm usually round the X1/9 forum, but found you post while looking for some info on the Giannini.
Regarding the engine, I usually start by checking the number under the exhaust manifold. It looks to me like a 100GB, but could be wrong. Take a picture with your cell phone of the numbers engraved on the block. If it is a 100G, it's a standard engine from a FIAT 850 (regular, special, cabrio or coupé)