taxed finally - and it was out today for a run

[messerschmitt owner]

Well, there's been a Fiat126 bis sat on the drive since 20 December. I taxed it yesterday and today was its first trip out - my, what fun it is.

 

It runs well, superbly even - and I spent a reasonable part of the 35 mile drive with the needle off the speedo (a rather optimistic 80mph!).

 

It is much better than I thought it would be - certainly faster than my last 126. Took it up Crickley Hill, where, three up, it was still nudging 35mph at the top - one the way back down it was doing over 80 on the speedo (quite a lot more).

 

Engine is sweet, it handles well, you can really throw it round corners. Filled it up - couldn't get any more than £19 worth in to fill the tank - 4.5 gallons maximum! Parked next to a real Mini in the garden centre (it is smaller than the Mini) before a 12 mile blast up the M5 at full throttle!

 

So, would I recommend one! Damn, yes! Buy one if you see one - 50mpg, cheap tax, easy to get parts, cheap to run, and many many smiles per mile.

[warren t claim]

Pictures?

[messerschmitt owner]

tomorrow - lol - the camera was left at home. HAd three previous tax discs in the holder - one each from 2006, 2010 and 2011. 2006 one from Bourne, Lincs.

[eddyramrod]

I had three rear-engined 500s, I know exactly what you mean about the handling. Never fails to raise a smile!

[M'coli]

This sounds great! My third car was an FSM 652cc aircooled job, and it's amazing how much fun you can have below 60 mph!

[RobT]

Is your 126 white? If so it must have been you I saw barreling down the hill whilst I was chugging my way up it in the BX We were on our way home from visiting the in-laws in Worcester. I'd seen a few other classics on the A417 so presumed there had been a New Year meet nearby.

[M'coli]

This is one of the eBay pictures:

[RobT]

That's the one (I think!).

[Felly Magic]

If only they made new cars like that....

[messerschmitt owner]

Is your 126 white? If so it must have been you I saw barreling down the hill whilst I was chugging my way up it in the BX We were on our way home from visiting the in-laws in Worcester. I'd seen a few other classics on the A417 so presumed there had been a New Year meet nearby.

that's terrible - I never even spotted the BX - and I own one of them too!

 

Going up I saw a few classics coming down - including an A35 van and a red Frogeye.

 

It was me though!

 

Next time, I'll wave, honest!

[RobT]

 

Next time, I'll wave, honest!

 

Same here! Made me smile seeing a 126 pelting along, I hope you got home before it started pissing it down.

[Pete-M]