Seattle, WA | USA
$4,800
/ USDDescription
BARNFIND! 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Transformable! Based on Fiat 500 with 499cc, 21 horsepower, two cylinder, four stroke engine and four speed transaxle. Adorable tiny microcar with roll back fabric roof and two tone paint. This car deserves a property restoration and is an excellent base for that, or just enjoy it as is or give it a quick paint job. The car currently starts, runs, drives, but will require hydraulic brake work and other sorting to be safe. Sold on a bill of sale only. No...
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Our Take:
- Rarity and Historical Significance: The 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Transformable is a delightful piece of automotive history, embodying the post-war optimism of Italy's burgeoning microcar industry. This model stands out due to its charming and unique "Transformable" design—featuring a fabric rollback roof that was quite avant-garde at the time. If you're into quirky cars with character, this Bianchina's got it in spades.
- Engineering Roots: Built on the underpinnings of the iconic Fiat 500, the Bianchina harbors a 499cc engine pushing out a modest 21 horsepower. Now, that might not sound like much, but consider it was more about the journey than the destination—this microcar was designed to whisk you through narrow alleys with a smile on your face.
- Microcar Charm: These little machines were nicknamed "city cars," and for good reason. They excelled in urban environments, where their size was an asset. It's a classic example of efficient packaging, and the two-tone paint adds to its personality—making it a crowd favorite at vintage car shows even today.
- Restoration Potential: Given its "barn find" status, this Bianchina Transformable offers an intriguing project opportunity for vintage car enthusiasts. While it runs and drives, the brake work and sorting needed promise a satisfying hands-on restoration experience. Picture yourself cruising down memory lane in a fully revived piece of history, or choose to preserve its patina for that authentic time-capsule feel.
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