131 Racing in Malaysia

[Thotos]

FIAT     131 RACING 2.0 (M) 1979    
      
RM35K -, 2doors, immaculate body, twin weber, ori b/kits, very gd cond., call 017-885 5065 (Loc. P.JAYA)

[mirafioriman]

Someone who is moving to Malaysia has posted a link to this on the Fiat Motor Club website. I don't know if he is a member of this forum, but I told him to check it out just in case. Didn't see the price when I liiked but I do now. Apparently you divide by about 6.5 which makes it about ?5400

[131dave]

ah yes thats me,off to set up in KL first week in march.....this 131 looks promising, and could be the car for me,a friend hopefully is gona find out more about it this week....the asian market cars were'nt dumbed downwere they? smogged or otherwise ? i guess they were modified for use in the tropics? any info on that?.
cheers,dave

[Baja141]

The owner phone number +60193332144 Mr Ramli. A nice chap.
You may call him direct.
The number given earlier belongs to his son. When I saw the number displayed, I thought it belongs to another owner. The car is in tip top condition.

His Alfasud Ti silver colour is also up for sale.

Another? Escort with RS2000 motor & drivelines for track use, he'll keep that.
You'll enjoy seeing the car once you meet him later.

Good luck, Dave.

[131dave]

ah thank you for the info !!...my Friend was going today,but heavy rain=traffic chaos in KL so she gave up...... .....well if its meant for me it will be still there......nice to hear its tip top.

[131dave]

couple of shots.....any comments apart from the obvious missing aircleaner etc?..i notice most fixings changed to allen heads....

[Thotos]

Looks great! 

The radiator is non-standard with two cooling fans fitted but I suppose that's needed in Malaysia. Or was that standard factory setup in hot countries?

Interesting dipstick modification too. I suggest the first time you change the oil you measure the amount going into the engine and then make sure the dipstick marks are correct.

The brake fluid reservoir is non standard so I suppose the master cylinder is a non-Fiat item. Maybe the brakes have been uprated?

Cam wheels are non standard but are they adjustable? Has the engine been modified (other than the obvious twin carburettors)?

Strange venturi inserts in the carbs. I would fit a set of trumpets on there and some air filtration.

So, is it now yours Dave?

[131dave]

[131dave]

well,engine is modded somewat,I dont know how much or what has been done,but the owner reckons 130bhp,the body work was restored 5 years ago,the car will come with aircon fitted and mini lite style rims........my freind went for spin,says its very solid driving car,no fluffing at all from the engine etc,and interiour a little tired but ok, so i hope its still there next month so i can see.....im tempted to buy unseen but...............................so wat you guys think?

[Baja141]

For rare stuff like this .. if my heart says I want it, I'll ask my friend to put the downpayment, lock the transaction from going to someone else and I'll sleep well for a month
For those little things, I'll come back and solve later  ..

[mirafioriman]

Looks like a good one. A lot of money in my opinion, but I only buy cheap cars! If you are serious about buying a good sport for use in your new home, I would say like is said above go for it! If someone else gets there first I am sure you will be disappointed!

[131dave]

it is pricy by uk standards,but it also looks quite good from the pics at least.....i know from bitter experience how much a 'bargain' car can cost in the end after restoration  .........sometimes its better to just pay and drive.........

[mirafioriman]

It is certainly a lot less hassle! Also often restored cars are never as good as original examples. It takes very good facilities, parts and skills to do as good a job as the factory. Also it is nice to be able to drive your car around and not just look at it in the garage!

[131dave]

I agree,on the subject of restoration, this car will need some tlc to make it really sharp i think,but a light ongoin resto is fine,so,whats the parts availiblity like for the sport?, the car will get close inspection tomorrow hopefully and i may need a couple of items to take down with me,(i have a container booked for the house stuff) for example it seems the dash board has a crack/split in it,and the steering wheel is a bit tired, anyone out there with a hoard of sport parts? 

[Baja141]

Don't worry Dave, later on we can have a good journey along Karak Highway with other 131 owners looking for dashboard, or maybe another project car