As many of you will be aware, I've had a bit of bad luck with the old 16VT Originally thought turbo - then started misfiring, now appears to be Piston rings.

After much discussion with Joe, originally about an engine transplant, I've decided to part ex my broken beauty in for his Porto 20VT he is selling.
Thanks to Joe for being a top bloke!

My 16VT has been a labour of love (as all are) but it's just got too much trying to keep her running at all, never mind smoothly, so I shall pass her over to Joe for some much needed TLC, spannering and expertise.

And take over the duties of the 20VT that has already had the initial TLC, spannering and expertise.

Thursday cannot come soon enough - let's see if the 16VT can make it there under her own steam, or whether I arrive rather ungraciously on the back of a tow truck (4 hour drive!)

Long Live the FIAT Coupe!

You wont have many problems with anything you buy of Mr C

Mine is still going strong I hope your 16vt is salvageable though

Lovely motor that Porto

I have no doubt it'll do you proud.

That's the reason I'm going to him Sam - seems a trustworthy fella! Joe reckons he can save the 16VT - it needs some work though!

Insy - I know you originally had your eye on this car, sorry it didnt work out for you

Seems fated (that's how I'm justifying it, ha!) that at the exact time I was in need of a replacement vehicle - and can't think of ANYTHING else I want other than a coupe.

I can't wait to pick her up - but will be very sad to see the 16VT go, a lot of blood and cauterised flesh under that bonnet!

a 20vt?

a porto?

a 20vt porto?

very very good choice.

nice one EKs, just had a look at the pics, looks very tidy, whats the plans for her, keep her standard or mod her up abit?

Well done Eks, look forward to seeing another Porto at some meets

the portos a very nice car eks from what ive seen.

joe will be able save the 16vt he doesnt like breaking coupes that can be saved

glad you're staying in the fold eks, getting this in plenty of time to show her off at the next midlands breakfast meet....

Well done Abigail, a good choice, and perfect colour for you too!

Well-done Eks.
I won't remind you of the plethora of gay parade jibes directed at PorkyPaul at the 1st Cosford meet.
The next pervy step is fitting a sunblind and monster rear mudflaps.
BTW, Joe is a god with these cars.
Cheers bud.
Rob.

I'm so tempted to say something Stan - but you swore me to secrecy!!!!

I've got the sunblind on order already Rob - been thinking about it since the meet (note - not really!)

She's staying standard! Mostly - Joe is gunna swap my exhaust over from the 16VT - paid too much for that to loose it - suspect it might be too loud on the 20VT. What am I saying? no such thing as too loud - for me anyway - god help people behind me trying to listen to their "boom tish boom" awesome music!

Getting this car is turning out to be a lot of hassle - and today has been one of my most stressful days of all time - BUT, still going tomorrow!

Long live your 16vt! Bring her back to life Joe!

Enjoy the 20vt, it's a totally different car (I didn't say better, I said different lol) Nah seriously you'll enjoy it!

Great choice Elks, im sure Joe will see you right too, i havnt been involved with coops long but Joe has been a godsend, great service and always happy to help out with a quick chat on the phone, absolute legend !!!

Get some pics up when you get it, i would like to see it...

Well done Eks, glad you have decided to buy the decent version of the coop

Good luck with the new purchase mate

Knew someone would say it...tit!

tat

If it wasn't for the 16v Coupe, there may not have been the 16vt, 20v and 20vt.

I'm grateful to all those who bought the 16v Coupe all those years ago, which probably influenced Fiat to make the versions that followed.

Great choice Eks can't wait to see at a meet.

Well in that case, I would also like thank Ferdinand Verbiest from Belgium as he was one of the first documented inventors of the car. In the year 1672 he built the car or 'self propelled vehicle that was actually powered by steam.

Thanks Ferdinand for my 20VT

Good luck for today Dan.

well the 16 made it no worries! joe is juat swapping over the exhast. going to sound gorgeous! can't wait for the drive home.

N.Yorks police are on standby

Are you able to get a transfer for the day Stan?

Good luck with the new car and congrats, look forward to seeing some pics and of course the car itself at Cosford next month

Congrats

Nice one mate i saw that coupe on joes website! looks lovely! good luck and get some pics up when you get back!

Im sure it will be a great drive home from Mr CC!

congrats mate!

cant wait to see the pics!!

Have fun dude but remember the 16vt is where it all began lol!

Good looking car, I just caught you leaving Joe's yard. One thing assured, it will be well sorted!
Hope you enjoyed the snowy drive home...

hope he avoided all the snow i'm seeing on tv down there this evening