General Wanted: Looking for a 500 or 126 as a restoration project.

[macfiat2]

Hi there, if anyone is looking to sell an old 500 or 126 as a restoration project, I'd be very interested. I've just finished an automotive course and spent the last 6 months reading about old fiat cars, so think I'm ready to start work. I'd prefer a little 500 to work on, but I know these are rare and can hold their value, even as a restoration project, so an air cooled 126 is also an option. I'm based in thenorth east of england, but happy to travel. many thanks indeed.

 

[Panda Van]

Welcome to the forum !

Depends on how involved with a resto you want to get, ebay is usually a good place to start :

From complete basket cases

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/fiat-500_W0QQ...ewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item19b974349d

Or this one in need of TLC

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-500_W0QQ...ewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item3a5702d27c



Good luck with the hunt, keep us updated

 

[macfiat2]

Cheers, I saw those. The little 500s seem to hold their value, so I think I'll have to get a cheaper 126 to get started. Something that has wheels on it and rolls is ok, happy to take engine out and rebuild it, but would prefer air cooled if I'm honest. thanks for suggestions, will keep looking.

 

[oopsadaisy]

Seems like 126's are fetching good prices these days - there are plenty of LH drive Polish imports available in reasonable nick,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-126-p-el...ewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item439cefc1da


and some Polish built RH drive versions (FSM)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1991-FIAT-126...ewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2a04597a3a

You could try an ad in the classified section of the forum also.

Good luck and keep us posted!