Restored Fiats (Super Select & Others)

Cyrus43 · 12th October 2008, 16:36

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

From what I gather the block should be painted in 'chassis red' or redox. The head remains in bare metal, the tappet cover in glossy black. There are some covers on the side which are possibly silver, yet to confirm. The oil filter is in a light yellow with a red top. Pictures as work progresses.

Yes, This is exactly thhe combination that is there on all my cars. Well, except the tappet cover. Also, is ravi talking about Canopus Apt.?? If yes, @ravi, did you see those two beautifull 118NEs there??

karlosdeville · 12th October 2008, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

is ravi talking about Canopus Apt.?? If yes, @ravi, did you see those two beautifull 118NEs there??

Nope, this is another location.

SuperSelect · 12th October 2008, 22:13

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

It was picked up last year by an enthusiast who gave it to me to sort out a few issues, and since then has forgotten to collect it

Its still very restorable, but many original bits like the wheels have gone missing. The MHP is not a Super Select but an imported 1100 Export which belongs to yours truly. I plan a few tasteful period upgrades on this one though.

Wow, is this enthusiast likely to forget it period ?? In that case..
Imported 1100 sounds very very interesting, and a well kept secret

. Hmmm I'll need to visit this "location" again, it looks like. But worry not Karlos - my lips are sealed !

JayD · 12th October 2008, 22:46

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

The MHP is not a Super Select but an imported 1100 Export which belongs to yours truly. I plan a few tasteful period upgrades on this one though.

Another one??

This one sounds interesting!! Pls post more details and pix!

Stanher · 13th December 2008, 17:24

'was passing by this road on my way home this afternoon, and stopped on the spot seeing this lovely select ('first thought it was a super-select because of the tail-lights and fuel-tank lid, until I went closer)
'met the owner who was sitting inside the car then. Chatted a while with him about the car, then he consented to let me take pics.
It's been a one-family owned car since new! And almost 100% original.

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I was going to tell him about team bhp but he seemed in a hurry to leave then. However we did exchange contact nos. so 'would hopefully get a chance to meet him again sometime.

hillram · 13th December 2008, 21:12

Its a great tone of happiness to always see a Italian Handmade Fiat and that too in our Hyderabad.
I wish i could acquire this beauty.

SuperSelect · 13th December 2008, 22:34

What a lovely select.. restored my faith in God !! Do I see aluminium door handles ??
Befriend the guy Shyam, maybe the Hyd chapter of the FCCCI can begin no wot ?

gendarmee · 13th December 2008, 23:51

@ stanher
Is this the one for sale?

Heard that a '62 black original one was on sale.

Stanher · 14th December 2008, 00:06

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Originally Posted by gendarmee

@ stanher
Is this the one for sale?

Heard that a '62 black original one was on sale.

Not that I'm aware of. I'm sure it couldn't be this one. Where did you hear the car for sale was?

JayD · 14th December 2008, 00:10

Wow! That's one original select! One quetion tho, u said that u mistook the car for a super select due to the tail lamps and fuel lid, what is the difference between the select and the super, in these areas??

gendarmee · 14th December 2008, 00:24

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Not that I'm aware of. I'm sure it couldn't be this one. Where did you hear the car for sale was?

Ahh! alrite.
I that heard from my mechie, when I asked him to keep an eye for a 59' model for me.

SirAlec · 14th December 2008, 00:52

I am not a great fan of FIAT. but I was wondering what does Super Select in this particular model mean? i mean any particular reason that they named it such.

JayD · 14th December 2008, 00:54

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Originally Posted by SirAlec

I am not a great fan of FIAT. but I was wondering what does Super Select in this particular model mean? i mean any particular reason that they named it such.

The super select was the model which came after the select, in 1962. It had a quarter glass for the front windows, a different grille, and other trim bits. More about them here:http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...tml#post264501

Cyrus43 · 14th December 2008, 01:07

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Originally Posted by JayD

Wow! That's one original select! One quetion tho, u said that u mistook the car for a super select due to the tail lamps and fuel lid, what is the difference between the select and the super, in these areas??

The Select had a two piece Taillight.
Like the one Below.

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Whilst the Super Select had the Standard Three Piece Taillight.

Also, The selects had the elegant Elegant tpe fuel filler with the pipe and locking mechanism sticking outside. Whereas, the Super Select had the Fuel Flap.

imperial.s.a · 14th December 2008, 16:47

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Originally Posted by JayD

Yep that's a willys. I've posted pix of that in another thread. The place is in cochin.... if you are coming, just let me know. I'll take you there!

the place is coimbatore and this guy has some exotic cars fiat1100R ford cortina GT 65model single owner willeys station wagon the first SUV in the world

13th December 2008, 17:24	#185
Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,087 Times View My Garage	'was passing by this road on my way home this afternoon, and stopped on the spot seeing this lovely select ('first thought it was a super-select because of the tail-lights and fuel-tank lid, until I went closer) 'met the owner who was sitting inside the car then. Chatted a while with him about the car, then he consented to let me take pics. It's been a one-family owned car since new! And almost 100% original. I was going to tell him about team bhp but he seemed in a hurry to leave then. However we did exchange contact nos. so 'would hopefully get a chance to meet him again sometime.
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13th December 2008, 21:12	#186
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Its a great tone of happiness to always see a Italian Handmade Fiat and that too in our Hyderabad. I wish i could acquire this beauty.
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13th December 2008, 22:34	#187
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	What a lovely select.. restored my faith in God !! Do I see aluminium door handles ?? Befriend the guy Shyam, maybe the Hyd chapter of the FCCCI can begin no wot ?
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13th December 2008, 23:51	#188
gendarmee BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: India Posts: 741 Thanked: 28 Times	@ stanher Is this the one for sale? Heard that a '62 black original one was on sale. Last edited by gendarmee : 13th December 2008 at 23:54.
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14th December 2008, 00:10	#190
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Wow! That's one original select! One quetion tho, u said that u mistook the car for a super select due to the tail lamps and fuel lid, what is the difference between the select and the super, in these areas??
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14th December 2008, 00:52	#192
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	I am not a great fan of FIAT. but I was wondering what does Super Select in this particular model mean? i mean any particular reason that they named it such.
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