Any members near Essen in Germany..?

[kev131]

I'm interested in a car there but the selling garage just put the phone down when I ask "Do you speak English" and don't reply to e-mails... even in German?

[mirafioriman]

Obviously not that keen to sell then

Sorry I can't help, don't have any contacts there.

[simon131]

Doesn't sound too promising Kev. As Dave says, they obviously aren't that eager to sell to non-German speakers. Perhaps one our German 'members' can assist you.

[Rob 131]

You can't beat a helpful motivated sales staff, they sound just great 

Any clues on the car  Must be a slightly larger 131 with a "2" in it or something older then a 131 with the word "Coupe" in it  .

[Robert]

Kev, send me details via PM, I'll call them tomorrow (monday).

[kev131]

E-mail sent Robert & thanks for the offer of assistance.

Rob - It's not a 132 - I've gone cool on them since being disappointed by one last July. If it was an earlier model it would more likely have the word Special T in it rather than Coupe...

I'll just keep it quiet until I make a decision if you don't mind...just in case I get any competition....although I doubt it - You'll see why when I reveal the car...!

[Rob 131]

I'm speculating somewhat on a S2 Supermirafiori  Although we'll all have to wait and see. As a distance 2nd choice an Argenta.

[kev131]

All good guesses but not on the button yet Rob.... although it's definitely a Fiat with a twin cam engine....

[kev131]

Well Robert very kindly drove some significant distance to see the car on Thursday but while en route the car was unfortunately sold meaning a wasted trip...which must have been very frustrating...thanks for the generous offer though.

The car was a Regata 90S ie with a 1600 twin cam engine. My father's last Fiat was a Regata 85S in metallic blue.

This one appeared to be a special edition with alloys and what looks like a part alcantara interior and the ubiquitous 80's side stripe. One owner from new in a very rare colour and a current TUV. 114,000 kms reported. Here are some pictures.

The car started at ?1450 about 6 months ago, dropped to ?1000 for a few weeks and then went back to ?1450. Last weekend it dropped again but this time to ?500 and I thought I can't go wrong at that money. Unfortunately someone else thought the same and was quicker than me. Oh well...half the fun is looking. Thanks again Robert.  

[kev131]

[Rob 131]

When I was speculating last  week a Regatta 100 (I think that was the UK version with the Twin Cam did cross my mind  .

Then I thought no  Who would want a Regatta 

It's a good job we are not all the same in this world  I personally have never liked the Regatta.

To me the replacement for the 131 Sport was the Strada 130TC Abarth.

Replacement for the 131 - The Lancia Prisma. Stylish and appealing like a 131.

Are you definitely off a 132 Kev. Would make a lovely partner for the Sport.

[Sev131]

My dad had 1985 100s. 1600tc with 2 litre performance.

It was mint, had 105tc wheels spoiler etc.

Wish i had kept it now, would of dropped a 130tc lump in it!

Uk had the 100s ie to which must of been the best as 100s had carb trouble.

Those wheels kev look the same as Mk1 Croma Turbo

[williefiat]

Hi  All.

I  had  a  100s  Regatta  nice  driver  ended  breaking  it  for  to  help  one  of  the  Main  Fiat  Dealers
in  Wicklow  where  i  live  he  badly  needed  parts  for  a  car  that  was  going  to  England  he
replaced  it  for  me  with  a  2 litre  Turbo  Diesel  Estate  Regatta  Fantastic  on  Diesel.

  Willie.