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Title: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on January 07, 2008, 11:35:08 PM

EDIT: LINK to the cars for sale.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/grahamckennedy/sets/72157604167870965/

Thank you. END EDIT

The first stage is imminent in the next 10 days or so,
maybe less, when Gerry Kennedys apartment is to be cleared out.

The apartment is in County Laois in Ireland.

I am under discreet pressure from the owners to have it stripped and cleaned ASAP, as it is their only source of income.

I can easily understand their position.

This is a treasure trove of Fiat 132 parts / bits and pieces, and rare Fiat documents.

I can't store much of this indefinitely due to storage costs...
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The next stage will be the disposal / re-distribution of all vehicles that are surplus to requirements, which means about 20 or more vehicles in various stages of serviceability, some in surprisingly great condition !

He also had some Renault 20's and a few Renault 25 / Safranes.

I won't be able to pay his storage costs for too long,
so the main break-up will be in the next 2-3 months or so.

I have two purposes for the proceeds of this sale:
1. I'm trying to defray the current storage costs, and
2. hoping to build a shed in County Clare with the remainder of the proceeds (hopefully),
to store the Pride of the collection, as he had been onto me for years to do....

Thank you.

PS If you know of someone who this may interest
will you please tell them, as I'm not a Fiat scene regular.


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on January 07, 2008, 11:40:28 PM
Is there any other places this ad should be placed,
so as we can save as many cars as possible,
any other forums or newsgroups that would be interested ?

I put it into the www.buyandsell.ie 10 minutes ago, the Nationwide edition.

Please feel free to forward my posting to all interested sites,
but if you can, just remove the phone number first.

Thanks again.


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: mirafioriman on January 08, 2008, 12:51:14 AM
I would place an ad on here for any cars which are for sale, with photos, details and price etc. You should also advertise on the Fiat Motor club site. I shouldn't do this as I have too many cars already but, I may be interested in a 132. I have always liked them and have never owned one. Yet! Perhaps I would part with one of my 131s to add one to my collection. My prefered car would be a 132 2000. Condition does not have to be excellent, just restorable as I enjoy rust removal and welding. Well at least I tell myself I do.  :)


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on January 08, 2008, 12:58:57 AM
I would place an ad on here for any cars which are for sale, with photos, details and price etc. You should also advertise on the Fiat Motor club site. I shouldn't do this as I have too many cars already but, I may be interested in a 132. I have always liked them and have never owned one. Yet! Perhaps I would part with one of my 131s to add one to my collection. My prefered car would be a 132 2000. Condition does not have to be excellent, just restorable as I enjoy rust removal and welding. Well at least I tell myself I do.  :)

Do you have a link, is it as free site or a sign up and pay ?

If it's a sign up and pay, could someone with a fairly clean account
re-post this ad over there, please ?


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: kev131 on January 08, 2008, 08:24:37 AM
Hi Graham - Here is the Fiat Club GB link - It's a general forum so "for sale" adds are mixed up with everything else.

http://www.fiatmotorclubgb.com/

Have you thought about preparing a fully documented catalogue of the cars with photos and history where known and then holding an auction which has been advertised first? I'd be happy to give you a Saturday to help out with the preparation work.

Where parts are concerned Bren says that many are interchangeable with the 131 so I would certainly be interested in any such parts, eg alternators, brake shoes, pads, air filters, etc.


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Thotos on January 08, 2008, 01:16:47 PM
I've posted the message on the Fiat Motor Club (GB) forum and made it into a 'sticky' so it will stay at the top:

http://pub41.bravenet.com/forum/3446348668/show/779523



Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on January 08, 2008, 08:37:35 PM
Thank you.

I'm considring cataloguing all the cars, good bad, and indifferent, and rolling form there.

Kev, would like a trip to County Laois some day ??


I've posted the message on the Fiat Motor Club (GB) forum and made it into a 'sticky' so it will stay at the top:

http://pub41.bravenet.com/forum/3446348668/show/779523




Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: kev131 on January 08, 2008, 08:48:32 PM
I'll be there Graham... for selfish reasons as well as being happy to help you out.

There aren't many better ways for spending a day than rooting around amongst old Fiats and parts, etc? ;D

Just try to avoid any Heineken cup weekends please!

I would make some enquiries about the services of an auctioneer and tapping into their contacts - You could generate a lot of interest with the right marketing.


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: BKFIAT on January 10, 2008, 10:53:37 AM
Hello Graham & kev, I would be  happy to give a helping hand in sorting out any bits and bobs any weekend you wish(except weekend City ARE IN FA Cup Final). cheers...BK


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on January 10, 2008, 07:51:24 PM
any weekend you wish(except weekend City ARE IN FA Cup Final). cheers...BK

That means anytime I take it, looking at Citys odds of getting into a FA cup Final...

Thanks for the offer, keep an eye on this thread !


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on February 06, 2008, 12:02:38 PM
My contact details:

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Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on March 19, 2008, 08:24:50 PM
OK here we go, this is nearly all the cars for sale,
but prices are still being finalised.

I'll edit the individual photos with more details
as they become available.

Thank you.

PS This sale is being sponsored by

Eoin O'Shea Demense Furniture,
and National Classics Vehicle Storage,
of Abbeyleix, County Laois, Ireland.

Thanks Eoin for all your help.
Eoin's business contact number is at 00 353 8724 561 40.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/grahamckennedy/sets/72157604167870965/

Here is the easy option, hope you got a good broadband collection: FIAT slideshow.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/grahamckennedy/sets/72157604167870965/show/

Also many thanks to Kevin, Brendan, and Dave,
for your recent help and support.


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on March 19, 2008, 08:53:11 PM
I've also updated Theo's thread on the FIAT GB forum,
feel free to add your two cents to all this lads.


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on April 02, 2008, 10:23:57 PM
OK lads, cars are removed form storage and are out in the open
for viewing at O'Sheas in Abbeyeix, County Laois, Ireland.

Come down with a transporter and nab yourself a bargain.

This is it now, the end of the line for Gerry's collection.

Massive haul of spares available too !!

Sales cordinator for this event is Brendan O' Beirne of Orange 131 fame.
Phone him at 00 353 86 2213175 (Local 086 2213175).
Brendan says no reasonable offer refused.


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on April 06, 2008, 08:52:45 AM
Game over. :-*

2 grade A PLUS cars,
1 grade B cars, and
5 grade C cars SOLD yesterday.

Only scrap (and 2 Grade A, yellow Renault 20's) are left now.

You can try to guess to the indentity of the new owner.

Hint, ALL cars will remain in The Republic of Ireland !!

Thanks especially to Liz and Brendan O'Beirne, Dave Nolan, Theo, 
and to all those who made serious enquires.

'Till we meet again.

Game over. :-*


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: kev131 on April 06, 2008, 10:43:30 AM
Quick work Graham - Well done.

Any ideas on plans for the cars..?


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on April 11, 2008, 10:12:56 AM
3 of the worst cars were sold yesterday
so it looks like all the fiats have found new caring homes.

I really thought the last 3 were going to be scrapped.

The lad that bought them is going to try to make one good one from them all.

G.

Getting no real interest in the Renault 20's so far, which is a bit disappointing...


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: gerafiori on April 11, 2008, 03:05:53 PM
well graham,
i might have an interest in a r20,
can you pm me some picyures or are they posted up somewhere else
cheers gerry


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on April 11, 2008, 06:01:56 PM
Here is a few.

(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2775/dscf4255gh2.jpg)

(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2708/dscf4254sn8.jpg)

here is  a picture of the whole line up.

Thanks to the DeLorean Club of Ireland (especially Joe Cahill) for the Photos.

(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/9246/dscf4250cy6.jpg)



Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: mirafioriman on April 11, 2008, 06:17:13 PM
Do the new 132 owners wish to sell any parts? I may be in need of some. If so please pass my email address on to them. (robert.hobbs1@btopenworld.com)


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on April 11, 2008, 06:29:44 PM
I think Gerry had enough parts to re-equip about 10 blank body shells,
not including consumables.

PM me a wish list, and I'll see what I can do.


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: eugene on April 11, 2008, 07:22:51 PM
The Renault 20s will sell,but you may not be advertising them in the right place.Try the Buy&Sell in all issues underClassic cars.Also try car&classic.co .uk  There are people out there looking for such cars.Whatever you do,dont crush them,otherwise you will be condemed to hell forever.Slan Eugene


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on April 11, 2008, 07:46:43 PM
otherwise you will be condemed to hell forever

It's too late, I'm condemned to hell already...

I flew the Kilkenny Colours off the chimney for five weeks
when Clare (The Biddys) got their asses whipped by the 'Cats (Kilkenny)
a few years ago.

Everyone in the village has condemned me to hell since.

(Feck them if they can't take a joke !! )


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on April 11, 2008, 07:57:09 PM
Also try car&classic.co .uk  There are people out there looking for such cars.

I just put an ad in it, hope I don't get the world of time wasters now.


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: ger on April 12, 2008, 01:51:20 AM

Hi Graham,

A fantastic site to behold .............. all the cars gone to good homes i hope. I didn't know your dad, but from the stories told i felt i knew the type of passion that he had and the guy that was Gerry. The picture's tell the true story ................. AN MAN OF PASSION.  That passion was very much on show at Gerry's funeral , back on that cold day that i'll never forget ( or my wife won't either ) when to my surprise i was asked to drive one of the 132's back to Bren's house in convoy, what a privilege. A great group of lads and now i consider them friends .  Once again Graham , well done on the way you carried out the handing on of the historic collection to the next generation of enthusiast collectors.

Best of Luck, regards , Ger

p.s.  I think that two tone ( black/silver R20) used to live in Roscrea years ago . I actually drove it a few times.

What do you think Gerafiori?        Slan


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on April 18, 2008, 10:40:31 PM
Looks like about 8 Renaults are going to get the big sqeeze in a few weeks.

(http://www.overbuilt.com/Stationary.JPG)


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: eugene on April 18, 2008, 11:05:30 PM
If you sqeeze those Renaults,you will never again have any luck.I would prefer to give them away for free  than crush them. ;).Eugene


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: gerafiori on April 19, 2008, 09:40:32 AM
hi graham, i might go round that way sunday on my way to durrow show
maybe i might fall for one of the renos
gerry


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on April 30, 2008, 06:28:20 PM
hi graham, i might go round that way sunday on my way to durrow show
maybe i might fall for one of the renos
gerry

Gerafori, what did you think of them ?



Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: gerafiori on April 30, 2008, 06:40:54 PM
well graham,
i did not get over that way after so
try go over soon
gerry


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: hicky131 on April 30, 2008, 07:01:41 PM
Gerafori,

Have you tried advertising them on the retrorides forum?

http://retrorides.proboards86.com/index.cgi#general

There maybe someone on there with a fetish for those.

Wayne.? :)



Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: gerafiori on April 30, 2008, 07:17:33 PM
hi wayne,
i was just admireing them,
kennedy of sixmilebridge user on here
he is selling them, but yeah there someone out there
 looking for one somewhere
gerry


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: hicky131 on April 30, 2008, 07:26:47 PM
Sorry about that gerafiori. ::)

I've just slapped me self around the face and feel more awake now! ;D ;D

There's bound to be someone interested on there.

The more unusual,rare or unloved,the better for those guys! 8)

Wayne. :)


Title: Re: Fiat 132 collection to be broken up.
Post by: Kennedy of Sixmilebridge on May 31, 2008, 11:01:43 PM
OK, Mods, Admins, close the thread, lock her up, all Fiats sold.

Thanks for looking lads.