Just purchased my third Fiat Coupe a 20VT6. The last one I owned I sold back in 2002.
I found this one on PistonHeads. This one was in Silver, I was after yellow but my misses said she wouldn't get in it if I did!
The owner stated that in the last few years the cambelt, intercooler, clutch, clutch cylinder, suspension along with various other parts had been replaced. The mileage was high but after reading various posts on here condition is the higher priority.
After contacting the owner he stated that the previous owner was Leighton Green who was a member of the Coupe Forum and had carried out all the recent work.
Coupe 20VT6 (link to the restoration)
After convincing myself that this was the one I wanted I was then in a race to sell my VW Golf before he sold the car.
Luckily the Golf sold first so a train ride to Milton Keynes from Eastbourne was in order and the car was mine!
Im intending to keep the car for a long time. And once the garage is clear of rubbish kept inside.
Although a lot of work has been done and the car drives very nicely there is a growing list of jobs which need doing.
1. car has two blue keys and the red but no silver so find replacement if still possible?
2. Drivers side rear leather grab handle broken and coat hook missing
3. Drivers sun visor damaged
4. Interior is generally very dirty, in need of a full interior valet.
5. Paint work dull and needing a machine polish
6. Headlight restoration
7. Candles at the front replaced with HID's
8. Only one alarm fob which isn't working (owner stated batteries are dead but did work)and rubber button missing. I have the red card so I will order a new fob once I get new batteries and see what happens.....
9. Fuel cap restoration
10. Slight rust on the passenger front wheel arch, a few bubbles appearing but doesn't look to bad. Most expensive job and will therefore have to wait until the summer unless it gets worse.
11. Lacquer peel on the top of the front bumper
12. Aeroblade wippers
13. Chrome rings for the dials and heater controls
14. Investigate Aircon (hopefully just regas!) Not urgent and not to concerned at the moment
I have no idea about engines etc hence why I got this car but the majority of the rest I can do myself. By trade I'm a 'Car Detailer' so the first job is the obvious!
I'm intending to strip the interior of the seats and then shampoo the carpets and work my way up to the roof lining. The only problem is the lack of light at this time of the year.
Pictures will follow shortly!
Thanks for reading
