Identify my new ride EDIT: A 1966, 1500 Fiat Spider - Team-BHP

71Convertible · 2nd March 2008, 18:37

Can u guess?

B

SilentEngine · 2nd March 2008, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71Convertible

Can u guess?

B

Looks like a convertible version of Fiat 1100

ishotmydog · 2nd March 2008, 19:30

that looks like a vw convertible. very nice looking car though.

am very lousy at identifying vintage cars so forgive me for my answer because it may be way off.

Tool · 2nd March 2008, 19:31

i think its either a MG or a Rover or a old Fiat convetible maybe ?
Mostly i think its a MG roadster.
please do tell

love these old beauties.. they just dont make them like they used to.
envy you bro..

Sankar · 2nd March 2008, 19:33

The Fiat 1500 Cabriolet. Probably a 1965 or 66 model.

Am i right?

ajmat · 2nd March 2008, 19:40

It is an old Fiat 1500 cabrio. Will probably find out tomm!

Tool · 2nd March 2008, 19:54

Image:Fiat1500 1965.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

and here a site dedicated to the 1500 cabrio

1500 spider - Fiat 1500 cabrio - Fiat spider - Fiat cabrio

and tons of pics..

Fiat 1500 cabrio

is this it ?

JayD · 2nd March 2008, 19:55

1965 fiat 1500 cabrio!

71Convertible · 2nd March 2008, 19:56

Sankar is right -- 1966 1500 Fiat Spider. This one has the 1500 (a Lampredi designed crossflow OHC ~80 bhp engine) replaced with a 1600 (or 1800 -- have not ID'd fully) Lampredi designed twin cam engine from an early 124 spider/coupe. The sound is just awesome.

ajmat -- yes, you'll see it tomorrow.

B

Sankar · 2nd March 2008, 20:06

71Convertible, please put a youtube video of the car. From the description the engine must sound lovely!

ajmat · 2nd March 2008, 20:06

Where did you find it ?

Is it by chance from Ooty, owned by a now deceased fast living planter

S@~+#0$# · 3rd March 2008, 08:29

Congrats on your new acquisition Byas. Tell us more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sankar

71Convertible, please put a youtube video of the car. From the description the engine must sound lovely!

Also more pics please.

ajmat · 3rd March 2008, 09:41

Just been given a personal tour of it. A real beauty and more important complete except for some light fittings etc. Below the hood - Karlos and Cyrus will go bonkers as the layout is ditto Fiat 1100 except for engine.

Instrucments are original except for a tacho which has replaced original clock

Engine note is like most italian cars, passionate, stirring. Will look forward to watching it develop.

karlosdeville · 3rd March 2008, 09:58

Enough of this teaser, tell us more guys. Pics

)

PAVAN KADAM · 3rd March 2008, 12:59

Byas,

Thats one shocking post.

Where on earth did that beauty reach you.

You lucky man Byas.

post pics on them imdtly.

Would love to know weather its stock or your as usual great resto project.

RED ! Great color choice.

2nd March 2008, 18:37	#1 (permalink)
71Convertible BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 113	Identify my new ride EDIT: A 1966, 1500 Fiat Spider Can u guess? B

2nd March 2008, 19:30	#3 (permalink)
ishotmydog BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 186	that looks like a vw convertible. very nice looking car though. am very lousy at identifying vintage cars so forgive me for my answer because it may be way off. __________________ and no, i didn't really shoot my dog.... Last edited by ishotmydog : 2nd March 2008 at 19:40.

2nd March 2008, 19:31	#4 (permalink)
Tool BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 344 View My Garage	i think its either a MG or a Rover or a old Fiat convetible maybe ? Mostly i think its a MG roadster. please do tell love these old beauties.. they just dont make them like they used to. envy you bro.. __________________ Why Drink And Drive When You Can Smoke And Fly ??. Front Wheel Drive Is The Work Of Satan !!!

2nd March 2008, 19:33	#5 (permalink)
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: TRV Posts: 1,174 View My Garage	The Fiat 1500 Cabriolet. Probably a 1965 or 66 model. Am i right? __________________ "Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports... all others are games." Ernest Hemingway

2nd March 2008, 19:40	#6 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,224 View My Garage	It is an old Fiat 1500 cabrio. Will probably find out tomm! __________________ I love the whoosh, but i miss the bellowing

2nd March 2008, 19:54	#7 (permalink)
Tool BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 344 View My Garage	Image:Fiat1500 1965.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia and here a site dedicated to the 1500 cabrio 1500 spider - Fiat 1500 cabrio - Fiat spider - Fiat cabrio and tons of pics.. Fiat 1500 cabrio is this it ? __________________ Why Drink And Drive When You Can Smoke And Fly ??. Front Wheel Drive Is The Work Of Satan !!! Last edited by Tool : 2nd March 2008 at 20:01.

2nd March 2008, 19:55	#8 (permalink)
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In the garage! (cochin) Posts: 1,443 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (4)	1965 fiat 1500 cabrio! __________________ A lil more work and she'll fly like a streamlined butterfly! :)

2nd March 2008, 19:56	#9 (permalink)
71Convertible BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 113	Sankar is right -- 1966 1500 Fiat Spider. This one has the 1500 (a Lampredi designed crossflow OHC ~80 bhp engine) replaced with a 1600 (or 1800 -- have not ID'd fully) Lampredi designed twin cam engine from an early 124 spider/coupe. The sound is just awesome. ajmat -- yes, you'll see it tomorrow. B

2nd March 2008, 20:06	#10 (permalink)
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: TRV Posts: 1,174 View My Garage	71Convertible, please put a youtube video of the car. From the description the engine must sound lovely! __________________ "Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports... all others are games." Ernest Hemingway

2nd March 2008, 20:06	#11 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,224 View My Garage	Where did you find it ? Is it by chance from Ooty, owned by a now deceased fast living planter __________________ I love the whoosh, but i miss the bellowing Last edited by ajmat : 2nd March 2008 at 20:11.

3rd March 2008, 09:41	#13 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,224 View My Garage	Just been given a personal tour of it. A real beauty and more important complete except for some light fittings etc. Below the hood - Karlos and Cyrus will go bonkers as the layout is ditto Fiat 1100 except for engine. Instrucments are original except for a tacho which has replaced original clock Engine note is like most italian cars, passionate, stirring. Will look forward to watching it develop. __________________ I love the whoosh, but i miss the bellowing

3rd March 2008, 09:58	#14 (permalink)
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	Enough of this teaser, tell us more guys. Pics ) __________________ ( O \ \| / O )

3rd March 2008, 12:59	#15 (permalink)
PAVAN KADAM BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 794 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (4)	Byas, Thats one shocking post. Where on earth did that beauty reach you. You lucky man Byas. post pics on them imdtly. Would love to know weather its stock or your as usual great resto project. RED ! Great color choice. __________________ KADAM

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