nigel bickle Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Deposit paid , terms agreed. happy dayz. But what is it? Squire_Dawson, scruff, Angrydicky and 5 others 8
Guest Breadvan72 Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 No idea, but looks like primo chod, whatever it is. Top shiteing!
Bucketeer Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Exterior says NSU RO80 to me, interior does not.But I know nowt. Looks grand anyway.Excellent work, as always.
nigel bickle Posted February 27, 2014 Author Posted February 27, 2014 9 mins. Go on then VIn -how did you do that?
dollywobbler Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 I thought so too Vin. Quick work! It's those hint-of-early-BMC 1100 flanks that did it for me.
nigel bickle Posted February 27, 2014 Author Posted February 27, 2014 Some peeps are just too damn smart. wuvvum, Conrad D. Conelrad, Jim Bergerac and 7 others 10
Junkman Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Same here, Primula. Top yogurt truck explosion, btw.
Squire_Dawson Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 I like the look of this. Is it a Peugeot?
nigel bickle Posted February 27, 2014 Author Posted February 27, 2014 Nuts. lets hope the next one fools you a bit longer.... How do I alter the title to 'Primula', please?
Vin Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Yes, like Dolly, it was the rear quarter that shouted out to me Mr B...Lovely old thing. Important too in the history of the automobile as we know it...
Junkman Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 How do I alter the title to 'Primula', please? Edit the first post, then click on 'full editor' when it's open.
nigel bickle Posted February 27, 2014 Author Posted February 27, 2014 I would if I could find the Edit button..
dollywobbler Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 I would properly love to spend some time with one of these. For those not in the know, it was built by Autobianchi, and pretty much set the scene for the small, front-wheel drive, transverse engine-with side on gearbox, hatchback, yet is a car almost unknown to many. Squire_Dawson 1
Split_Pin Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 I actually thought this car was a ficticious diagram used in the circa 1970 'AA Book of the Car' until recently. I had heard of the Primula when reading about the first front drive Fiats's engineering test-bed but didnt know that it was actually this car. I am so glad that it exists, MOAR PLZ. eddyramrod and r.welfare 2
mercrocker Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Nice one, Mr. B. Prime schoolday Observer Book fodder! DSdriver 1
nigel bickle Posted February 27, 2014 Author Posted February 27, 2014 it has not seen daylight in about 15 years, which has probably saved it.Owner has by-passed broken ignition to get it to fire, briefly -but the pump wont operate so the fuel system is borked. I expect the tank is full of tar.He has whipped off the flat front wheel to put the good spare on, in prep for exhumation, and is happy to help A more detailed report from current keeper to follow shortly, but gut feeling is that its essentially sound -with failing paint & minimal rustproofing. Hopefully dry long term storage will have preserved it sufficiently.Mechanically its almost a Fiat 128 -which I'm very used too (having recently resuscitated Negative Creeps old 313). Aim is for him to get it rolling, then we'll A frame back from Lille when next passing, probably late in March. We might kill 2 birds & re-import it using the Ronda -and have another go at NOVA! Heartened by the owners 2 other cars, a lovely Montreal & a very clean Challenger! eddyramrod and Banger Kenny 2
Skizzer Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Brilliant. Bickle strikes again! Banger Kenny 1
Ratdat Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Love these. The proportions, styling, practicality, packaging...everything is just right. And so utterly modern for '64. nigel bickle 1
Bren Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 I have never seen one of these before - looks fab though. I thought this thread was about various types of spreadable cheese. Twiggy 1
hairnet Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 I would properly love to spend some time with one of these. For those not in the know, it was built by Autobianchi, and pretty much set the scene for the small, front-wheel drive, transverse engine-with side on gearbox, hatchback, yet is a car almost unknown to many. Fabuloso!!!! All I have is a brochure.... elongated fiat 850 (fk i haz wood now) to me....... lovely thing bickle you git
trigger Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 That's a new one on me! Great work yet again Mr B.
chaseracer Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Transverse motor. End-on box. Unequal-length driveshafts. Discs all round. Bleeding-edge technology. Until you get to the rear end, which is kept from making sparks by cart springs... nigel bickle 1
Felly Magic Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 That estate in profile is very Fiat 128-esque, you can tell they were related
carlo Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 So you have: Autobianchi PrimulaIsuzu BellelIsuzu 117 Coupe to name but three. Dunno about moaning neighbours, I'd pay good money to live next to you...
mouseflakes Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Very neat. Thread title update made me hungry for some squeezable-cheese-spread on toast (prawn flavour please!). Twiggy 1
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