[{"id": 15649294, "authorName": "Symbolic_International", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/symbolic_international/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is why I will never leave Bring-A-Trailer ever!\r\n\r\nSomeone, please save this automotive treasure.\r\n\r\nBest of luck in doing so. She is well worth the effort!\r\n\r\nBill", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727120972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15649457, "authorName": "3_pedal_guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3_pedal_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will a Viper V10 fit in the rear?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727121630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15649469, "authorName": "bill37341", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill37341/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the twin car in the other auction. Seller- please get both high bidders together \r\nafter the sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727121678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15649408, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perhaps these are not as rare as I used to think; one sold here on BaT this morning. \n\nThey do have a certain charm but that is hiding on this one from the patchy paint. Look beyond the paint, the body is mostly quite good. Kind of a mystery to me how someone could accumulate so many needed spares and not start the restoration. In all likelihood the spares were not easy to find and it took a lot of effort. \n\nI'd appreciate it if anyone could identify the electrical relay or perhaps solenoid on photo 53; what is it or was it once upon a time?. The rust is generally better than I'd feared but photo 62 shows where you have some fab work ahead of you\n\n @EpicMC can all the spares and motor be stored inside the cabin for shipment? Do the tires hold air long enough for a shipper and does it steer? They are quite small-can they fit in the overhead compartment or do they need to be in a checked bag? \n\nI'll pass on the clown car jokes-this is an appealing project", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727121737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15649865, "authorName": "EpicMC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epicmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone, this is one of two that I\u2019ve owned. The other one auction off today. The engine and all the spare parts are inside the car and will be shipped together. This is truly a minivan with fold down seats.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727122784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15649876, "authorName": "EpicMC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epicmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The tires sold air long enough to load it in a trailer, and it does steer and move", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727122804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15650096, "authorName": "RexCarrs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rexcarrs/", "bidAmount": 600, "content": "$600 bid placed by RexCarrs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727123493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15650238, "authorName": "dje7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dje7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars have a distinctive beauty of their own but I see a small blemish on the left side \u2026 or is it the right side?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727124066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15652209, "authorName": "Funetorium", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funetorium/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owned an original black over red '58 bench seat Multipla 30 years ago and have always appreciated jump seat examples more. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727130996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15655976, "authorName": "Fiatplus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatplus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@austin_alfa, picture 53 is the voltage regulator. Also note the \"quick fill\" radiator cap in the same picture.\nThe extra engine is an 817 Fiat 850 unit. It will need to have it's direction of rotation reversed to use in the Multipla.\nOverall, this looks like a viable project. Just add hundreds of hours of labor!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1727192543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15660477, "authorName": "Vimotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vimotors/", "bidAmount": 700, "content": "$700 bid placed by Vimotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727209228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15661852, "authorName": "EpicMC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epicmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the opening bid. I intended to clean this up. Leave it as original as possible after I got it running.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727213555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15687176, "authorName": "citroends21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citroends21/", "bidAmount": 800, "content": "$800 bid placed by citroends21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727441105, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15698801, "authorName": "Twomanycars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twomanycars/", "bidAmount": 900, "content": "$900 bid placed by Twomanycars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727542153, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15700350, "authorName": "citroends21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citroends21/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by citroends21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727547788, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15704048, "authorName": "ozzmonaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozzmonaut/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by ozzmonaut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727572283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15705072, "authorName": "joeymec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeymec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just the fact that this survived in this condition over 65 years is a testament! The current bid is 'chump change'..... It deserves more!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727613369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15707454, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This poor little bugger is fighting for its life. Way too much for an old coot like me to handle. I have faith that someone will pay it forward and save this little Bella.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727633445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15708519, "authorName": "NicholasFERRARI220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicholasferrari220/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "$1,200 bid placed by NicholasFERRARI220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727642154, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15709116, "authorName": "ozzmonaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozzmonaut/", "bidAmount": 1300, "content": "$1,300 bid placed by ozzmonaut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727650551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15709750, "authorName": "ozzmonaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozzmonaut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Given that this has a transferrable registration, rather than a title, it may be worth asking, is there a signature on that reg from the previous owner, or anything that might help if I live in a state that is notorious for denying titles to people even when they have the right paperwork?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727660581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15710438, "authorName": "EpicMC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epicmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The New York State transferable registration is used to transfer ownership of this vehicle to any state in the union. I\u2019ve sold vehicles outside of New York State and out of the country and never had an issue.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727689951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15710440, "authorName": "EpicMC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epicmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The parts and spare engine are worth the price of the current bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727689993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15710444, "authorName": "EpicMC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epicmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, the transferable registration is signed by the previous owner and transfer documentation will be supplied by the selling dealer. We will assist with all paperwork", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727690114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15710889, "authorName": "KenTillyUK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kentillyuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was offered one of these Fiats when I lived in South Africa. It was beautifully restored but was called a Fiat Multipla Limousine, due to the two doors on the same side making it a three door limo! I didn't buy it as the seller was wanting far too much money for it than I was prepared to pay.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727702854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15712674, "authorName": "EpicMC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epicmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a fun vehicle. These were the first true minivans with full down seats. Overall, pretty solid underneath. Good luck bidders", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727716944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15712920, "authorName": "doowopdann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doowopdann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea if the belt line trim is in the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727717652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15714182, "authorName": "EpicMC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epicmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did not see any trimmed in the car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727720155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15714491, "authorName": "doowopdann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doowopdann/", "bidAmount": 1400, "content": "$1,400 bid placed by doowopdann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727720892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15714619, "authorName": "homesweethome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homesweethome/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by homesweethome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721159, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15714621, "authorName": "ozzmonaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozzmonaut/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by ozzmonaut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721163, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15714640, "authorName": "doowopdann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doowopdann/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by doowopdann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721204, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15714667, "authorName": "homesweethome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homesweethome/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by homesweethome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15714677, "authorName": "doowopdann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doowopdann/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by doowopdann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721264, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15714700, "authorName": "ozzmonaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozzmonaut/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by ozzmonaut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15714710, "authorName": "doowopdann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doowopdann/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by doowopdann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721322, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15714737, "authorName": "ozzmonaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozzmonaut/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by ozzmonaut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721358, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15714740, "authorName": "doowopdann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doowopdann/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by doowopdann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721367, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15714753, "authorName": "ozzmonaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozzmonaut/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by ozzmonaut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15714821, "authorName": "Time_Traveler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/time_traveler/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Time_Traveler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721506, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15714852, "authorName": "doowopdann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doowopdann/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by doowopdann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721569, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15714898, "authorName": "Time_Traveler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/time_traveler/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Time_Traveler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721657, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15714919, "authorName": "doowopdann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doowopdann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm out time traveler, hope you win them both and sell me whats left over haha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15714951, "authorName": "Time_Traveler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/time_traveler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/30/24 for $4,000 to Time_Traveler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727721777, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15715014, "authorName": "Time_Traveler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/time_traveler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would have done that $2000 ago! :) BTW, I don't need the engine, exhaust and fuel parts. Plan would be to drop in an electric drive and batteries.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727722084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15715521, "authorName": "doowopdann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doowopdann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@time_traveler why did you need the second car? I imagine an electric conversion is gonna require a custom interior to house the battery. I\u2019m just finishing a bubble window isetta and was looking to restore this to factory specs. The first shop my dad worked in had one of these as a shop truck and we\u2019ve always talked about building one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727722903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15718035, "authorName": "Time_Traveler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/time_traveler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The two of them will be my 11th and 12th Fiat 500 over 40+ years. No way of knowing which of the two will be the road-worthy winner. Happy to sell the other with the powertrains. I have converted one and LOVE it. EV conversion kits of mega-popular small cars like VW bugs and Fiat 500s are quite common. Here are two: https://youtu.be/4zl1WGqK8k4?si=CTfz9eEewI2T7MXH\r\n \r\n https://youtu.be/4zOtNs-pUuA?si=0UuOTx9RIIgwSyjT \r\nOf course swaps are done with the ability to return them back to original if the next caretaker wants. (I'm not a monster) Just a few holes added here and there, usually for wiring.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727732620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15718095, "authorName": "cosolotes3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cosolotes3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car had $2,000 in spare parts alone so the buyer paid only $2,000 for it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727733187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15718482, "authorName": "Fiatplus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatplus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@time_traveler, you do realize that Multiplas are a Fiat 600? Not a 500?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727736606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15724178, "authorName": "Time_Traveler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/time_traveler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of course. Only significant difference in a conversion would be the motor to gearbox/bellhousing piece. Even 500 Gearbox's are not consistent enough for a no brainer mating. And no matter what the kit suppliers say, all the different 500s vary enough that there is always some custom bracketry work needed for a \"drop in\" electric drive. And I'll surely be buying parts from you again to make one of these two mini mini mini vans roadworthy and complete.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727807666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15731520, "authorName": "doowopdann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doowopdann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@time_traveler please let me know how you make out and if I can help doowopdann @ gmail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727874597, "type": "comment"}]