Not often do I find a Fiat Coupe for sale at a garage forecourt only a 30 second drive away in a small village.

I went expecting the worst, but thought it could be worth a look anyway.

I wanted a simple run around car with a lot of character whilst I begin the long job list on the LE. Alfa V6's had been on my list but couldn't seem to find the right one, or I had to travel 100's of miles.

This Coupe wasn't advertised anywhere on the internet (or not that I could see) so it was by chance I saw it sitting on the forecourt tucked away in a corner.

Despite it's ugly aftermarket wheels, first impressions seemed good. 86k miles and really tidy. Black leather, sunroof and aircon, 3 keys, original clarion radio with CD changer and remote.
Body work straight, hardly any rust anywhere, arches clean, underneath looked new, supersprint exhaust fitted, really clean metal cam cover. All the signs of a looked after car.

Took it out for a drive, and probably experienced the smoothest drive in a Coupe ever. Oil pressure perfect, gears smooth, clutch smooth, no knocks and an amazing sound (this being a 20v non VIS)

The garage owner then pipes up and tells me the car has a fully stamped book, a new cambet/alt belt/tensioners water pump etc and 10 months MOT with no advisories + plenty of tax.

All receipts were from L & M, which includes recent wishbones, new shocks, springs, top mounts, bushes etc. (hence the smooth ride)

Of course at this point, my heart made a move and I bought it there and then!

This was certainly a case that the garage really didn't know what they had. To them it was just an old R reg Fiat.

It's now sat on my drive while my LE gets all the love and attention it deserves (making rust disappear)

I'm not sure what it is about the Coupe, but no matter what guise it's in, it will always put a smile on your face, especially when you come across one by chance!

Anyway Coupe lovers...pictures below. (only snapped this evening so the light is rubbish)






I did swap my LE wheels onto it as I'm going to sell the horrible 17" aftermarket alloys.

Looks lovely mate nice to find a little treat like that where everything seems right

The 20valve n/a lump makes some great noises has to be said. Good choice I'd say!

Looks like an excellent find.

Lucky chap, looks very nice with the LE wheels...

Looks in really good nick! I love these 'old bangers'

What a find! Clearly garaged for most of its life with paintwork like that, not that you wouldn't have been tempted to unleash the old Autoglym on it Desperately trying not to be rude and ask how much

.....oh dash it....

Excellent, well done Dan

That looks very nice....almost a barn find....I'd have held out for an Alfa V6 though.

looks fab...v envious..what a find

I think they call that serendipity, it's easy to forget that not all keen coupe owners are on here and they must have been keen to have replaced shocks, top mounts etc and keep the body work in good order. Good find!
(if you were to sell it for the same price you bought it for, how much would that be?)

2 coupes are never enough
You'll need a bigger drive soon.
Great find. Well done

Jasgol, Edinburgh,

I think my brother is having it off me when my LE is back on the road but he would pay me more than I paid for it

I paid sub 1k for the car (I won't go into exact figures ) and managed to get them down more as the sunroof only tilts.

Not bad from a garage who said I quote, "If you have any problems in the next few weeks or so, just pop it back and we will have a look at it for you"

I'm going to get a new Fiat badge for the back and renew the number plates(original FIAT on the car, a bit dirty) Give the car a thorough clean and she will be perfect

Great job.... and in an excellent colour. She looks in really good nick as well

Seems you got it for a very good price too!
Plus you have a sunroof....!

Not bad from a garage who said I quote, "If you have any problems in the next few weeks or so, just pop it back and we will have a look at it for you"



That actually made me LOL!, they clearly don't know the coupe *that* well…..
'hi yea, some hose must have split, I seem to have lost all my coolant"

Very nice DD

Some pictures below after a proper clean.

This is starting to get more attention than my LE (which I still need to get fixed up!)


Just got some shiny new number plates to fit, and walahh!

looks very clean and tidy! glad you got a steal from a dealer too usually they are overpriced so bargain!
does it feel quick? only ever driven turbo coupes!

This one runs really well. It's fast for a 2.0 litre car, obviously not as fast as a turbo.

The difference being in a turbo, you can overtake something and not have to work the car, in this you want to get the revs right, (pulls strongest 4k upwards) although it almost makes for a more rewarding drive for that reason. (and that sound!)

Looking good Dan

Thanks Leighton!

Once I've sorted out a a new turbo for the LE, along with a few other bits I shall be making the long trip to Bristol for you to work your magic, as long as you're not fully booked of course

Might try one of your chips for the n/a too!