Tipo returns!

[richbraith]

Air in the heater matrix. Had one the same, ended up leaving it running with the front end hiked up at a 45 degree angle on a two post lift.

That's how mine started!  Sounded like there was a stream running behind the dash.

[RoadworkUK]

These have among my favourite rear lights of the '90s.

 

They look good on the back of Beulas coaches, too.

 

[fiatdaft]

Also they unscrew easily and provide a nice flat mount for magnetic towing lights !

 

 

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[hennabm]

I had the 1.4 DGT - H544 LFS in maroon.

 

The thing was all right and very useful when we had the fuel crisis back at the start of the century. Instead of having to queue for unleaded, I was able to go up to the LRP pump and get as much as I needed.  as it was pre cat.

Also useful when travelling abroad as a push of a button converted the readout to KMH.

[bramz7]

Heater matrix it is then.....

 

 

Theres a really sheddy one on Auto Trader for £250, sans MOT. Cost me £45 more for a fully working one....

 

 

So, I think I figured out why there is so many left in Italy, they command decent coin! Here is a good example:

 

 

 

https://www.autoscout24.com/offers/fiat-tipo-1100-dgt-gasoline-white-a34c264e-e2e8-b15f-e053-e250040ad182?cldtidx=3

 

 

Or if you're feeling a bit underwhelmed by the normal interior...

 

 

https://www.autoscout24.com/offers/fiat-tipo-1-6-i-e-cat-5-porte-suite-gasoline-silver-78ce0653-3d5a-6e15-e053-e350040a67f0?cldtidx=8

 

 

[richbraith]

That one on autotrader is identical to the dead driveway one near me.

[mk2_craig]

Tipos are great. I wish I had bought Nigel Mansells old one when it popped up on eBay a few years back.

[richbraith]

Tipos are great. I wish I had bought Nigel Mansells old one when it popped up on eBay a few years back.

Did he have a Tipo Craig?  I heard tell of a 19 16v.

[Pillock]

Yeah he had a Tipo Quatteovalveywalvey when he was driving for Ferrari.

 

Edit: it was a DGT! Maybe he needed a few more podium finishes to get the better one.

[andy18s]

Yeah he had a Tipo Quatteovalveywalvey when he was driving for Ferrari.

 

Edit: it was a DGT! Maybe he needed a few more podium finishes to get the better one.

Some say that his moustache got to ride in the 16 valver to ensure it arrived before he did...

[mk2_craig]

I had thought it was a sediciv... but a quick hunt suggests not, badge says granturismo. Guernsey registration definitely correct though.

 

http://www.corgi-world.nl/90tipo.htm

[richbraith]

That's not a model I've ever seen before, wonder if it was a one off?

[mk2_craig]

Appears to be, certainly not seen another in that colour.

[bramz7]

Gran Turismo was a legit model. However BRG was limited to the Mansell edition.

[Icom102]

On 8/3/2017 at 6:26 PM, bramz7 said:

Here is my DGT dashboard, the very one mentioned above:

 

 

It works most of the time but occasionally the backlighting fails! It runs nicely, and handles well too, the steering is very direct. Shame the paint is flat and the door channels on the rear door like to rust but its good otherwise. I like to think this one is a keeper but I am up to three keeper cars now, and a daily, which is bordering uncomfortable car levels.

 

One of my favourite features on the Tipo, is that if you want to enter POWER mode you have to be travelling at 6000rpm. No thanks. 

 

Glad you got your one back Rich. 

Hi do you still have the Tipo ?

[bramz7]

@Icom102

No sadly not. It's still around though. The current owner is a massive Fiat aficionado. 

[Icom102]

Ah ok I was looking to buy a DGT

[richbraith]

On 7/16/2020 at 9:41 PM, Icom102 said:

Ah ok I was looking to buy a DGT

There is a DGT for sale on FB Marketplace in Tyneside, it's £450 but hasn't been on the road for 10 years.  It looks okay on top, but as anyone  who knows Tipos knows they hide rust well! 

[richbraith]

On 7/16/2020 at 9:41 PM, Icom102 said:

Ah ok I was looking to buy a DGT

Not sure if this link will work...
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/286637995941337/