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Old 1st September 2011, 09:27   #48
COLVERT
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R75 Saloon.

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Originally Posted by damienp View Post
Was it one of those cars where you had to stick a handle in the front, then wind it up
Fiat 500, Topolino.

Had 12 volt electrics.
Hydraulic brakes.
Independant all round suspension.
Four cylinder water cooled engine.
18 BHP.
Opening sun roof.


All these things on a pre-war car were exceptional.
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