Fiat Bianchina 500 Transformable 1959 Auto Bianchi Abarth Microcar Mini Car on 2040-cars
Santa Cruz, California, United States
1959 Fiat Bianchina 500 Auto Bianchi
Transformable Parts Offered here is a Bianchina 500 microcar for parts
or project. Auto-Bianchi built the Bianchina based around a
Fiat 500 chassis. The Bianchina used the same Fiat 500 running gear with
the 497cc air cooled twin 2-cylinder engine. 4-speed gearbox. This Bianchina is mostly complete and would be
great for parts or a fun custom project. The car has rusty floors
and rust in some of the body. There has been tree damage done to
the passenger side roof and passenger door section. So it's a good
parts car, but, It could be made into a convertible? Electric?
Volkswagon power? or custom project. Please take a good look at the photos and you can
see all the trim, switches, front seat frames, rear seat cushions and assorted
goodies that are there. I also have parts I will include that are not shown
in the photos, such as, Transaxle, Top bows, Seat upholstery (for
patterns), Horn button, Original matching number engine (dis-assembled, may not
be complete or have all usable parts but I know the nice original crankcase
assembly with matching numbers to the body tag is in nice usable condition.
The lower end crankcase is all assembled and looks good. The cylinders,
pistons, head ??? not so sure of condition, but new replacements for these
parts are available. I should have all the cooling tin, splash pans,
generator and that sort of stuff.) Please remember this car is not 100%
complete, but pretty close. There is some small missing parts, including
mechanical, fasteners and trim stuff. Windshield and passenger door glass were broken
from the tree damage and I do not have replacements for these but the
windshield aluminum trim is there and can be seen in the photo sitting on the
back seat. All 5 tires are old, rotted and flat, includes spare
tire. Bianchina comes with clear California
title (pink slip) in my name, with matching numbers to chassis and engine,
car does not have current registration. A little history on this ’59 Bianchina:
My dad purchased this Bianchina in the early 1960’s for my mom when they were
dating. I rode around in the back of this car when I was
little. My dad installed the shift knob, radio, and tinted visors,
and current tires when he owned it 50 years ago. My folks sold the
Bianchina to a local fellow here in town. He used the car for a few
years then parked it out behind his home in the weeds for the next 17 years
where it acquired most of it’s rust after the top failed. I
purchased the Bianchina from him in the early 1980’s, gave it a spray can paint
job, and used the car here and there over the next few years. It
suffered the tree damage about 10 years ago while being stored up at my parents
house. I am selling this 1959 Bianchina as-is for parts. It
will include signed title and bill of sale. Full payment due within
2-days of end of auction. Payment can be made via Paypal. Buyer to arrange and pay for all
shipping, transporting and handling of this vehicle. Vehicle needs
to be removed within 7-days of end of auction unless other arraingments have
been made with me, and everything must be removed at same time. Thanks so much for bidding on this neat little microcar. |
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