Woody
MegaDork
11/30/14 7:10 a.m.
These are based on the Fiat 850. I have visions of a Subaru powered, rear engined Challenge car.
Not mine, etc...
http://newhaven.craigslist.org/pts/4732285199.html
1968 SIATA AUTO all original restoration project asking 700.00$ call 203-640-154two
Woody
MegaDork
11/30/14 6:44 p.m.
It's worth noting that this is a real car. It's not a real good car, but it's not a kit car either. They made about 3000 of them, which was enough to bankrupt a company that built beautiful Ferrari fighters in the 50's.
oldtin
UberDork
12/1/14 8:18 a.m.
mndsm
MegaDork
12/1/14 8:20 a.m.
Wow, those are hideous. They look the cartoony scaled down cars you see at the old timey car ride at the amusement park. I sorta want one.
Something about the combination of British roadster and old Fiat parts built in an Italian amateur racer's back yard is vaguely terrifying.
There truly isn't a single pleasing angle to view it from. I want it.
The_Jed
UltraDork
12/1/14 9:37 a.m.
Wow. I've never heard of that!
Unrelated: I keep stumbling onto Gazelle kits, though.
As a bonus I recall the spring being the heaviest of the 850 family too. Almost 1800lbs and only 817cc to move it with.
I agree. Gross from every angle. The tail lights that stand out from the rear panel really show off the lack of care in every portion of the design
In reply to oldtin:
You suppose the duct tape was OE from the factory?