My spots in italia

[1duck]

the thing about italy is that they all think their old shite is worth something, that's before you even couple the extortionate transfer fees. They think their 25 year old punto is worth 5 grand.

[Maurice Marina]

2 hours ago, Sir Chocolate Teapot said:

I will guarantee that it belongs to 1 of them chatting, all Italians are programmed to leave cars wherever to have a chat, their favourite spots being zebra crossings. That is 1 fine motor vehicle. 

Right on both counts.

[Sir Chocolate Teapot]

Also last weekend found a car show, nothing shite here but I think worth showing. Hope you enjoy. 

1954 fiat siata 1100. Never seen one, looks incredible looks fast but powered by fiat 1100cc. Stood alone looks normal, next to other cars you see how small it is, like 4/5 scale. 

Just look at those flush door handles. 

1938 lancia aprilia

Owner 90 years old and still rocking. 

Based on fiat 500.

This is tiny, my bike for scale, based on fiat 500. Made by fiat siata. 

Could spend all day looking at this, note 3 rows of seats. Makes me wish I paid more attention at school woodwork classes. 

[Sir Chocolate Teapot]

Second best scooter ever made, a real labour of love using real wood, I guess handlebars are only covered in wood

Small cars are not what they used to be

This is depreciation proof maintenance free motoring

[Sir Chocolate Teapot]

From a July 1969 edition of La Stampa

And only eight hundred and fortynine thousand lire

Or

Nineteen thousand lire / month

 

[Ian_Fearn]

Sir Chocolate Teapot, what is life like in Italy these days? Politics, finance, housing, jobs etc?

I’ve visited for the last 2 years, for the big Panda doo in Pandino near Milan. Personally, I loved it, the people, the food, the buzz. 

I spent a bit more time there earlier this year after the event heading east and over into Slovenia and passed through some stunning towns. The driving was FAST, I.e. I was the slowest thing on the road and definitely the slowest Panda in Italy ☺️

[hairnet]

Regatta oof

[Sir Chocolate Teapot]

3/4 size golf being chased by giant panda in urban torino jungle.

Nice roof racks 

[Sir Chocolate Teapot]

Interesting in a challenging way

The best car in the world.

The best sound in the world.

[Sir Chocolate Teapot]

Motor museum torino . Just a selection of photos 

 

[Sir Chocolate Teapot]

Next one i love, and still earning its keep

[Sir Chocolate Teapot]

Spotted by seaside in liguria, not far from genova.

1974 diesel, must have been some sort of endurance test to drive that this far.

Brush painted green for bonus points. I like it.

[Macscrooge]

Nearly fell off my chair when that Renault 16 hove into view. Not sure I’ve ever seen one with non-frilly panels. Well not in the last 40 years. 

[Sir Chocolate Teapot]

I bet this would start with a bit of tinkering.

Shame as apart from front windscreen  and surround it looks pretty sound.

What a camper van that would make.

[Sir Chocolate Teapot]

In the right colour combo these punto mk1 look pretty classy.

In pics does not show so well. Colour is very green green. 

[busmansholiday]

On 4/23/2020 at 10:08 AM, Sir Chocolate Teapot said:

I bet this would start with a bit of tinkering.

Shame as apart from front windscreen  and surround it looks pretty sound.

What a camper van that would make.

If that's a genuine Merc Body then they'll have the screens. Albeit, it's likely to be a heart attack inducing price.