The FSM Uno on TradeMe!
So I don't have the only Flying Spaghetti Monster touched Fiat in West Auckland! Learn more about FSM at http://www.venganza.org/ or see my FSM Fiat here
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Traffic Light Thought – Robin, it’s not a great name for cars
I knew the Reliant Robin was crap long before Top Gear, Mr Bean & “Only Fools & Horses” mocked it. I’m no fan of personalised plates* but was depressed to see “R0BIN” on my morning commute yesterday. What sort of exotic vehicle would demand such a fine plate? A
Fiat Bravo
The Fiat Bravo that speaks Italian thanks to TomTom
The new iOS4 update for TomTom had me delving into the settings to try some new options. I don’t really need navigation around Auckland but usually have the GPS running for speed check (it chimes as you go through the limit + 5%), estimated arrival time and just for fun.
Fiat 127 903
Fiat 127 903, originally uploaded by RobiNZ. It was a bit old and a bit knackered but this little Fiat was the first I owned. I remember 903 cc engine capacity because when you've only got that many every cubic centimetre counts!
Traffic Light Thought – Follow that Bravo!
Tonight on the way home I had this view of a Bravo. Given I was behind the wheel of mine (below) and they aren’t common in New Zealand it’s a rare pleasure. It was actually GT, without the H which brings an extra cylinder and few more Kw,
Five Minutes on TradeMe could fill a garage (I don't have)
When people ask "What sort of car would you buy if you won Lotto" they are often surprised by my response. A Bambina, a Fiat Coupe, X1/9, a 2CV and more. There are reasons for all of those and just a few minutes on TradeMe NZ presents
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Fiat 124 Coupe
Fiat 124 Coupe, originally uploaded by RobiNZ. Back in the 70's my Aunt had one of these, even this colour, and I vaguely remember going to Tim Bailey's Town & Country cars, which became Continental Cars, with her. I wonder if that was the start of
The 1.0 Litre Ferrari - Total Cost of Ownership
It’s often said that running a car is more expensive than public transport. From 1996 – 2008 I travelled 178,000km in the mighty Uno. A few seconds in Quicken revealed how much it cost: Sum of Cost $/Year Fuel $12,479.49 $1,039.96 Other Auto (Insurance/WOF
A Fiat Bravo touched by his noodly appendages
Although not exotic I know my Fiat Bravo HGT is relatively rare in New Zealand. Only a few dozen were imported in total, have been told maybe twelve of the Mk2 version I have. However something has happened which I’m almost certain will make it unique. It has been
Jalopnik Engine Of The Day: Fiat SOHC
I’ve driven countless kilometres pedalling one of these in a Fiat 128 Bello. The un-bustable 128 engine was one feature that made an old design (‘60s tech that was in production till the late 70s) a pleasure to drive. While there was which was dated by the end of
Bye Bye 1.0 Litre Ferrari
After 13 years 3 months & 9 days the mighty Uno 45s has gone. It has travelled 247,000km, 192,000 in my hands, but is unlikely to do many more. A recent WOF signalled rust that was un-economic to repair so the time had come to part. However, it
Fiat 128 - Celebrating Forty Years of Front Wheel Drive Fiats
The car that defined FWD