Regata Wanted

[rallydiego]

Just the one for sale in Belgium:


http://www.2ememain.be/autos/autos/fiat/-ancetre-rare-a-prix-resonnable-128289901.html?qq=regata&pcpl=&list_cat=fiat&pc_id=&afd=autos%2Fautos%2Ffiat


Ok, it's not a 100S, but it's a start !

[c.a.c131]

If only it was a 100S and plastic on the door cards & carpets too !
A very clean 70 Super, this is the condition I want
http://www.subito.it/auto/fiat-regata-iscritta-asi-barletta-andria-trani-47847396.htm

[mirafiori76]

Isn't it an option for you to build in a twin cam together with the gearbox from Tipo or Croma?

[c.a.c131]

Just the one for sale in Belgium:


http://www.2ememain.be/autos/autos/fiat/-ancetre-rare-a-prix-resonnable-128289901.html?qq=regata&pcpl=&list_cat=fiat&pc_id=&afd=autos%2Fautos%2Ffiat


Ok, it's not a 100S, but it's a start !

Thanks for the link, it looks clean and early too but it has to be a twin cam regata.

[c.a.c131]

Isn't it an option for you to build in a twin cam together with the gearbox from Tipo or Croma?

I am doing this with a 131 I have turing it into a twin cam one, and it's a big job and I think once is enough. But if I cant find a twin cam Regata I will have to do this, but a rotten 100S doner car would be hand to have for the job

[Tas131]

But if I cant find a twin cam Regata I will have to do this, but a rotten 100S doner car would be hard to have for the job

Occasionally I see some driving around. Still a few to be found in wrecking yards in OZ, freight would be painful though.

[stathe174]

And you wouldn't want one if you speak Greek 

That's why around here they were called Gredos 

[c.a.c131]

But if I cant find a twin cam Regata I will have to do this, but a rotten 100S doner car would be hard to have for the job

Occasionally I see some driving around. Still a few to be found in wrecking yards in OZ, freight would be painful though.

I think the Regata's sold well in OZ ? could you crumble one into a box and post it on to me  ?

[Sev131]

Hi Chris,

We had a 100s, it was mint and won best car in register a few times at Fiat motor club National weekend shows. Great car. My mums uncle has a 70 model which i might get one day fingers crossed. 13k, 1 owner. 1987/8 model. Not seen for a while but in use. Shame it's not a twin cam model although we have a low mileage twin cam regata engine, power rack etc as spares.

[c.a.c131]

Hi Chris,

We had a 100s, it was mint and won best car in register a few times at Fiat motor club National weekend shows. Great car. My mums uncle has a 70 model which i might get one day fingers crossed. 13k, 1 owner. 1987/8 model. Not seen for a while but in use. Shame it's not a twin cam model although we have a low mileage twin cam regata engine, power rack etc as spares.

That sounds like a nice regata the 70's got better owners then the 100's. Have you any photo's of the regata's ?

[c.a.c131]

The ultimate Regata 2.0 Twin cam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XpuDSzJdLM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqt98J6Dk-w

[jasonh131]

loads after that you tube clip ,,,,strange ly compelling with nice bigs wheel and look like a 131 from rear doors or a tofus ,,,,
 when i worked in fiat dealers in the 80s i hated them and wouldn't look twice 

[Sev131]

Hi Chris, i have got some photo's fo my dads Regata and forgot to tell him 2 weeks ago to take some pics of the 70 whilst he went visiting. Will dig them out and post in the week.

[c.a.c131]

Thanks Bobby I have done a bit of homework and their is 15 Regata's in the fiat club UK and there is a few on the web page how many left. Found this photo's of a very early 100S the other day not a bad colour

[Rob 131]

I never liked the Regata and did not think it was a worthy replacement for the 131.

However, what I do think is superb is the fact that people are prepared to put the time and effort in to preserving such vehicles.

It seems that with many marques people are interested in 70's and early 80's cars (TR7's, Capri's, Cortina's, and even various BL offerings). However is there such a following for 80's and even 90's cars. It is a shame if there isn't.

Please correct me if my assumptions are wrong.