Trace an old soft top Fiat

[Tim Robinson]

Hi,

My mother owned a soft top Fiat in the mid / late 1950's - I have recently found this picture and would like to know a bit more about it. I believe the car had some interesting history before we had it and I have no idea of who bought it.

Edited by Tim Robinson on Thursday 20th October 14:52

[LordBretSinclair]

Looks like a Topolino - little mouse. Very rare soft top version as well. Lovely.

Edited by LordBretSinclair on Thursday 20th October 14:59

[Tim Robinson]

Thanks for info, any idea who may own it? You say lovely, do you mean me, my mother, or the car?

[LordBretSinclair]

Mothers are always lovely - the car is as well. Slightly off track but here's a pic of my mum with her 21st birthday present.

[Tim Robinson]

Yes you are right, nice picture - cars used to look more interesting in those days somehow

[RDMcG]

Looks too big for a topolino..might be a 508 C..check out Wikipedia



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fiat508C_1936r.j...

[Tim Robinson]

Hi,

Thanks for the info and the link to the website.

I think my parents bought the car from Lord / Earl Chalmondley - but not too sure. All I remember about it was that it kept throwing fan belts off

[LordBretSinclair]

RDMcG said:

Looks too big for a topolino..might be a 508 C..check out Wikipedia



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fiat508C_1936r.j...

On reflection I think you're right Ronan, I don't think the Topolino had "bumpers".

[Rob Dicky]

this looks similar

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-508-cabriolet-balil...

but needs attention