Hello all! I've been a member of the forum for many years and have owned several fiat including a couple of Pandas and a Cinquecento. I've always wanted a 126 and have just been able to afford a 1988 bis! However......It has 12 months Mot but does require some Tlc. .... The journey when I collected it was very short.....about 4 miles, then RAC as the car kept cutting out. Seems to have an ignition switch issue. Also could do with a car rebuild.....and today while tinkering, the alternator started smoking! Oh joy. Still, it's a cheeky Lil car, 12000 original miles, very little tin worm and is Patel blue. Still it is keeping me quiet! Anybody had similar issues?