Importing and driving a 500 back from Italy - advice
Discussion
bwk said:
Looks like a great buy since I don't see any evidence of a breakdown yet!
This is a Lusso model judging by the chrome 'handles' right? I only know this because Harry Metcalfe did a video on his recently, they seem like brilliant little cars!
Lusso, what luxury items came standard with this trim level?This is a Lusso model judging by the chrome 'handles' right? I only know this because Harry Metcalfe did a video on his recently, they seem like brilliant little cars!
Is it as extensive as, IIRC, a Cortina (mk1) Super which added, drum roll...
...a cigarette lighter
regards,
Jet
jet_noise said:
Lusso, what luxury items came standard with this trim level?
Is it as extensive as, IIRC, a Cortina (mk1) Super which added, drum roll...
...a cigarette lighter
regards,
Jet
Much more extensive.. Vinyl upholstery, chrome over riders, carpets, different dash (not as nice actually!), reclining seat backs .. Maybe moreIs it as extensive as, IIRC, a Cortina (mk1) Super which added, drum roll...
...a cigarette lighter
regards,
Jet
jackpe said:
jet_noise said:
Lusso, what luxury items came standard with this trim level?
Is it as extensive as, IIRC, a Cortina (mk1) Super which added, drum roll...
...a cigarette lighter
regards,
Jet
Much more extensive.. Vinyl upholstery, chrome over riders, carpets, different dash (not as nice actually!), reclining seat backs .. Maybe moreIs it as extensive as, IIRC, a Cortina (mk1) Super which added, drum roll...
...a cigarette lighter
regards,
Jet
regards,
Jet
The cheap versions had cloth seats! And a much nicer dash..
Day 3 was great! Adjusted the clutch some more and now double de-clutching and blipping the throttle brings smooth downchanges. Sorted an annoying rattle from the air filter in the engine bay, the Spring clips have lost their tension and were rattling around making an awful racket. Sounds much smoother now.
Also got stopped by the police for ... Speeding!! In a cinquecento. (First pic) Obviously it was through a village, I don't actually think I was speeding or if so by a tiny amount. They had no speed detectors or anything and in the end let me off (no proof? Not sure how it works here) but not before dragging me to the station which was just metres away, and checking all my documentation. Did not have the balls to try and film or get pics of them so best I could do was a pic of car outside the station.
It was a relatively short 280km drive so I booked in to a nice hotel this time (others were cheap knowing I was literally just sleeping there). The last pic shows Sofia resting at the nice Chateau we're at!
Day 3 was great! Adjusted the clutch some more and now double de-clutching and blipping the throttle brings smooth downchanges. Sorted an annoying rattle from the air filter in the engine bay, the Spring clips have lost their tension and were rattling around making an awful racket. Sounds much smoother now.
Also got stopped by the police for ... Speeding!! In a cinquecento. (First pic) Obviously it was through a village, I don't actually think I was speeding or if so by a tiny amount. They had no speed detectors or anything and in the end let me off (no proof? Not sure how it works here) but not before dragging me to the station which was just metres away, and checking all my documentation. Did not have the balls to try and film or get pics of them so best I could do was a pic of car outside the station.
It was a relatively short 280km drive so I booked in to a nice hotel this time (others were cheap knowing I was literally just sleeping there). The last pic shows Sofia resting at the nice Chateau we're at!
I got home today. Sofia refused to start when the ferry arrived and had to suffer the indignity of being pushed off..😄 It was a minor thing, the oil dip stick was touching the condensator and earthing it so car was not starting! That was probably the problem all along. Swung by Big Ben and got some video.. Unfortunately it seems two of my three cameras malfunctioned so not sure I'll be able to put together a video worth watching. Gutted. I was relying on that so only pics today are of car on Ferry😢. At least we got here and I do love the car!
I want to fit a 126 engine and gearbox.. Anyone know of one going?
I want to fit a 126 engine and gearbox.. Anyone know of one going?
jackpe said:
I got home today. Sofia refused to start when the ferry arrived and had to suffer the indignity of being pushed off..?? It was a minor thing, the oil dip stick was touching the condensator and earthing it so car was not starting! That was probably the problem all along. Swung by Big Ben and got some video.. Unfortunately it seems two of my three cameras malfunctioned so not sure I'll be able to put together a video worth watching. Gutted. I was relying on that so only pics today are of car on Ferry??. At least we got here and I do love the car!
I want to fit a 126 engine and gearbox.. Anyone know of one going?
Will that not destroy its classic car value?I want to fit a 126 engine and gearbox.. Anyone know of one going?
jackpe said:
Welshbeef said:
Will that not destroy its classic car value?
No, it's a popular mod and in any case I'll keep the original. Changing back is very simple
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