Classic Fiat 500

johnmantis

Thanks Unkil,

It's been off the roads for a while as I need to do a bit of work on the front end.
There is something not right, maybe the leaf-spring, or suspension.. there is a lot of play in the steering also. I'm also going to to a front disc break conversion while i'm at it and, hopefully get the new carb. on.

Does anyone know where I could get the seats reconditioned?? or even a good place to look for "new" ones??

Thanks,Johnmantis.

mccalld

Johnmantis, I got my car done by a guy near Enfield who as part of Little italy used to specialise in Fiat 500's he was very good and did a great job but I nearly had to put a bomb under him to get my car back from him But he may know where to get seats or seats recovered his name is Stewart Walsh. You could also try here: http://webshop.fiat500126.com/index.php/katalog/showarticles/300300-1-seat_covers.html They are in Germany and a little expensive especially when you add in P&P But you can get jus about anything for your fiat 500 from them.

johnmantis

Hahah.. I know Stwert well.. he had my car for almost two years!!! He did some body work and pint job. I don't think I could go through that again!
There is a nice site called fiat500sport if anyones interested but they don't have any seats. All I could find was seat covers, but I want a reconditioned pair or new ones.

Thanks anyway,

DrivingsCool

johnmantis wrote: »

Hahah.. I know Stwert well.. he had my car for almost two years!!! He did some body work and pint job. I don't think I could go through that again!
There is a nice site called fiat500sport if anyones interested but they don't have any seats. All I could find was seat covers, but I want a reconditioned pair or new ones.

Thanks anyway,

Where is Stewart now? not seen him in about 10 years +.
I have an Irish 500 thats been in my dad's garage almost 20yrs now. I dont want to part with it, but have no interest in getting it restored. Have a few bits for it if anyone is interested. Cheers.

DrivingsCool

i think i might have a spare one and a spare tool kit!!

aidhan

A lady in abbyleix has an original Irish reg 500 . Its white Dublin reg and a '500' reg for good measure.

mccalld

I brought my Fiat 500 on the early summer fun run with the fiat 500 club of Ireland on Sunday 30th May from Lamb Doyles to Enniskerry and accross through Glencree and back to Rathfarnham. It was a beautiful day with Three fiats starting, Unfortunately one had break trouble and wisely decided not to go further than and Enniskerry. Another had starter moter trouble (nasty grinding), and was escorted home from Sandyford by the AA. However my little car performed admirably and was escorted by two other members one in an Alpha and another in a Suzuki as their Fiats were receiving love and attention from a qualified mechanic in readiness for the Summer.
There will be Fiat 500's at the "Picnic in the Park" at Marley Park on Wed 15th June from 4 pm to 8.39 pm, and of course at the Classic show in Terenure on Sun 3rd of July. For anybody interested the e-mail for the fiat500 club of Ireland is fiat500clubofireland@gmail.com I am sure they would be delighted to hear from you as these classic cars are not a plentiful as once they were.

fiacloir1979

Hi mccalld, was wondering if you would be interested in renting your car to me for wedding day on 27th August. I of course would promise to look after it with my life. The wedding is in tinahely/aughrim co wicklow. Not sure how this works but can you contact me directly or message me on boards.ie....
looking forward to your reply
aidan

hoffmano

I'm also keen to rent/ "borrow" a classic fiat 500 to bring me into Dublin city for my wedding day - will need the car for approx 1hr, next august (2012). Would love a White one or any other light colour. I own a new White fiat 500 but the originals are so much better!!
Any advice/info greatly appreciated :-)

tapper

Hey, I'm also jumping on the bandwagon here. Would love a Fiat 500 (or possibly two) for our wedding in August this year. It'll be from Glasnevin to Stephen's Green so not needed for long. Any help, offers or advice would be great!
Thanks.

daffodilgirl

Hi Michelle,
just wondering if you had any luck finding a vintage fiat 500 for your wedding?
You mentioned that the only one you could find was in West Cork. Do you remember the details of that one? I'm in West Cork myself and planning my wedding.
thanks for your help,
H

Alexanderorlov

I've a 1969 500 originally from the London area which was running when I bought it about seven years ago. I took it off the road to do it up but never got round to it. It needs wheel arches and maybe a driver's side door. I'm thinking of selling it - anyone any idea what it might be worth?

daffodilgirl

Hi,

Do you still have your navy blue fiat 500 with red interior? Do you rent it out for weddings by any chance? The wedding is in Cork so maybe too far away?

What do you think?

Alexanderorlov

So as there's no misunderstanding - my 500 isn't available for weddings, it needs too much work! Good luck with the big day!

Blue Thunder

mccalld wrote: »

I am the proud owner of a 1972 fiat 500 which was refurbished this year and is in mint condition, It is navy blue with red upholstery if your wedding is this year, 2010. talk to me and discuss matters. The car is in Dublin.

Maybe you could help me. I'm looking out for my sister's old navy fiat 500. I'd love her to get to drive it to celebrate her 50th birthday March 2016.. Reg NZT 433 Fondly known as Blue Thunder in our house. We were her first owner.

Blue Thunder

tapper wrote: »

Hey, I'm also jumping on the bandwagon here. Would love a Fiat 500 (or possibly two) for our wedding in August this year. It'll be from Glasnevin to Stephen's Green so not needed for long. Any help, offers or advice would be great!
Thanks.

Used to own one in 70s. Nzt 433... would love to know where it is now..

unkel

I't a '72

If you run a motorcheck.ie report (you have to pay for it) it will tell you when the car was last taxed. If it was taxed not too long ago, chances are the car is still on the road somewhere! Maybe someone on here knows it.

Alan_Ganley

I'm looking for a man who supposedly does nice resto work on Fiats. Somewhere near Cavan?/
Anyone know him?