1973 Fiat 130 Auto

Description

1973 Fiat 130 Berlina Executive Limousine. With an elegant design, top-level finishes, complete equipment and an engine developed by the great Ferrari engineer - Aurelio Lampredi, the 130 represented Fiat's maximum refinement. Australian delivered & Australian Compliance Rare & exclusive with just 15,093 hand-built cars produced worldwide. A well-preserved, premium, unmolested factory original example that is now near impossible to replace. 2 previous owners, always garaged, accident-free & in exceptional condition throughout. This Ferrari-based 3200cc V6 Lampredi-engineered Italian Limousine, was a super-expensive Flagship model when new, & is luxuriously appointed with desirable air conditioning, front & rear power windows, electronic ignition & Fiamm air horns. Stunning in Navy Blue, with undamaged & unmarked front & rear stainless steel bumper bars. it also features a factory Honey-Color Plush-Velour Teddy Bear interior with near flawless original features throughout, perfect unmarked timberwork, a perfect unmarked dashboard and facia & unmarked headlining. This example, however, was unfortunately not fitted with the optional armored bullet-proof & anti-projectile SaintGobain BLINDOVIS 3 ply factory tinted glass, which was available by special order. Serviced by specialist Fiat-Ferrari workshops, it looks & drives superbly. Included are new & various rare spares. & a new twin-tip muffler exhaust. Currently registered on NSW Club registration which is not transferable. Unlike the similarly big Mercedes & BMW sedans of the same era, this big Fiat 130 Limousine excels in interior design and comfort elements & features excellent handling and roadholding and an extremely smooth ride, so much so, that the 130 Limousine was the favoured means of luxurious transport by Enzo Ferrari himself. One understands then, why this car proudly commands an immense road presence & creates such a sense of occasion on each & every road journey. Optionally available, is an ultra-rare set of 4 x 14" x 6.5" Ferrari Dino period alloys with new Pirelli high performance tyres, which so aptly suit this exceptional car, and a beautifully stylish & futuristic 130 coupe steering wheel which will further enhance the sumptuous interior to next-level in style. Though not as rare as Gianni Agnelli's specially commissioned 1 of only 3 Fiat 130 Familiare Villa d'Este estate station wagon that he kept at his home in St Moritz and is estimated to have recently sold for close to 300K euro, this stunningly beautiful premium & now rare, original 130 Limousine, certainly makes an equally impressive style statement. $21,950 negotiable