BOUGHT and DELIVERED! WTB fiat 124 BC Sport Coupe
- Thread starter Frank L. Di Gioia
- Start date
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Chris Granju
Nice & congratulations. Speedo looks like KPH & of course the markers..is it a European market BC? I'll look forward to seeing & hearing more about it.
Maybe i can start living right & pick up the next European BC that comes close to the surface.
Maybe i can start living right & pick up the next European BC that comes close to the surface.
Rob 124 AC
True Classic
Oh baby AWESOME. Where in the hell did that come from. Another Euro spec red coupe in N.A. Frank, you have horses shoes up your ........ Congratulations a spectacular buy. With some interior fixing she will be a treat.
olerascal (Mike Mittelstead) checking in to clarify I connected buyer & seller.
Rarely visit Xweb anymore, since I aged out of trackdays,
which was root of my decades-long Fiat lifestyle.
Only occasionally browse FS&W, since I'll have stuff to peddle later.
While coping with dear friend's debilitating illness,
we had been spitballing marketing options for his pristine coupe.
Figured evil-bay 1st, while putting together BAT quality listing (& deal w/ BAT lead time).
Then, spotted Frank's wish list, which appeared with cosmic timing.
Seller can't speak & hands not functional,
so gathering specs for writing ad copy was a challenge.
Yet, also a positive bonding after months of seeing robust & gregarious buddy
lose functions. Slowly at first, then radically over last few months.
Frank got detailed reports over following days,
with a few discoveries along the way.
Some good. Some not good, but not serious either.
More like expected & simple fixes for experienced Fiat wrench like Frank.
Further serendipity that I knew Frank from his days in Oregon
to be an accomplished Fiat wrench, likely with $ resources!
Few gearheads are lucky enough to find buyer like Frank.
Fell on me to locate & pack spares, plus fire up long-standing Fiat.
BTDT many times, but long ago.
Good mental therapy for me to be involved in exciting project!
Bit of physical therapy later, all was ready to ship.
Final cosmic moment came when hauler Jordan arrived.
I expected typical U-ship surly &/or ESL driver, rolling a POS hauler.
Jordan shows up with killer trailer already loaded with a McLaren!
Pure luck of the draw. McLaren shipper paid for primary spot,
then Jordan filled trailer with cars on same path & timeline at U-ship rate.
To ChrisG: Yes, Euro model. Named "Flash" 40 yrs ago by PO.
Huge provenance on this car, decades of records.
26 yr old body/paint tells no lies, hides no secrets.
I restored taillights 20 yrs ago. Good, but PO always wanted best,
so he eventually found NOS Euro lenses. Also has most of Vick's goodies.
Car was like a Barbie doll...always getting new accessories!
To Rob124: Interior is pristine, other than driver seat foam
a bit puckered from PO's husky butt. Bit of foam rework is only flaw.
Roll of upholstery material included if it's ever needed later.
Stunning in person,w/ red accents, french-stich seams on seats & carpet piping.
PO wasn't an internet/forum guy,
so car was known only to a few eastside Portland locals.
Rarely visit Xweb anymore, since I aged out of trackdays,
which was root of my decades-long Fiat lifestyle.
Only occasionally browse FS&W, since I'll have stuff to peddle later.
While coping with dear friend's debilitating illness,
we had been spitballing marketing options for his pristine coupe.
Figured evil-bay 1st, while putting together BAT quality listing (& deal w/ BAT lead time).
Then, spotted Frank's wish list, which appeared with cosmic timing.
Seller can't speak & hands not functional,
so gathering specs for writing ad copy was a challenge.
Yet, also a positive bonding after months of seeing robust & gregarious buddy
lose functions. Slowly at first, then radically over last few months.
Frank got detailed reports over following days,
with a few discoveries along the way.
Some good. Some not good, but not serious either.
More like expected & simple fixes for experienced Fiat wrench like Frank.
Further serendipity that I knew Frank from his days in Oregon
to be an accomplished Fiat wrench, likely with $ resources!
Few gearheads are lucky enough to find buyer like Frank.
Fell on me to locate & pack spares, plus fire up long-standing Fiat.
BTDT many times, but long ago.
Good mental therapy for me to be involved in exciting project!
Bit of physical therapy later, all was ready to ship.
Final cosmic moment came when hauler Jordan arrived.
I expected typical U-ship surly &/or ESL driver, rolling a POS hauler.
Jordan shows up with killer trailer already loaded with a McLaren!
Pure luck of the draw. McLaren shipper paid for primary spot,
then Jordan filled trailer with cars on same path & timeline at U-ship rate.
To ChrisG: Yes, Euro model. Named "Flash" 40 yrs ago by PO.
Huge provenance on this car, decades of records.
26 yr old body/paint tells no lies, hides no secrets.
I restored taillights 20 yrs ago. Good, but PO always wanted best,
so he eventually found NOS Euro lenses. Also has most of Vick's goodies.
Car was like a Barbie doll...always getting new accessories!
To Rob124: Interior is pristine, other than driver seat foam
a bit puckered from PO's husky butt. Bit of foam rework is only flaw.
Roll of upholstery material included if it's ever needed later.
Stunning in person,w/ red accents, french-stich seams on seats & carpet piping.
PO wasn't an internet/forum guy,
so car was known only to a few eastside Portland locals.
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Frank L. Di Gioia
True Classic
Mike Mittlestead in the Portland area gave me the lead. It belonged to a long time friend of his who is having serious health issues. It even came with the turtle back air filter in the trunk.....along with another set of IDF's and factory manifold! Former owner Paul was a tool and die maker at Boeing and this was his treasure, as will it be mine. Front and rear sway bars, limited slip rear end, tubular front A-arms, body is perfectly straight!
Paul is a big guy and seat is a little distorted. The rest of the interior is A+. As proof it was NEVER driven in the rain the windshield wipers need attention!
Rob 124 AC
True Classic
Again , just a fantastic find.
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Chris Granju
Ha! That & the likely need to reglue or re-design the vent window pivots is sort of the property of every 124 Coupe that ventures up for sale like this, but really neither are a big deal. Great provenance it appears. Cool find & I can't say I'm not slightly jealous also, though I have sworn off red cars.
Frank L. Di Gioia
True Classic
Hi Chris,
YOU DO KNOW YOUR 124SC's!!!! Yes Mike told me not to open the front vent windows but that the car also comes with another set!