[{"id": 11899694, "authorName": "srallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The orange interior is beginning to grow on me... What an excellent car!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1689026312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11899740, "authorName": "sjgnyc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjgnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such an under-appreciated beauty. Bella Machina !\nA lot of similarities in looks to the Puegot 504 coupe another under-appreciated beauty.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689026924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11899772, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sjgnyc Indeed. This Pinin Farina design by Paolo Martin is a very unique motor car. I think out of the Rolls-Royce Camargue, Peugeot 604 and the Fiat 130, the latter is the clear winner", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689027195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11899795, "authorName": "TommyC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller and BAT please review narrative describing engine, as the previous listing correctly describes it as a SOHC engine, not a DOHC engine. Photos show it uses a SOHC per cylinder bank. Beautiful example of this rare in the US automobile.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689027631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11899814, "authorName": "sjgnyc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjgnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller , yes Peugeot 604 coupe I forgot that one, and Camargue indeed. I'd enjoy a jaunt in an RR but would not want to own one. The Fiat, Peugeots, and maybe an AlfaDino Coupe indeed. So much more unique than your garden variety Porches. Very beautiful car GLWTA...tempting for me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689027767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11899845, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TommyC You are quite correct. I will reach out to BaT. That should, of course read \"SOHC\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689028357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11899891, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Corrected to SOHC. Thanks for viewing!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689028655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11899938, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this design\u2026 like a stretched modern 510.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689029239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11900097, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this car. \n \nI had an opportunity to drive it a little bit when it was previously listed on BaT, and I was bidding on it until it quickly exceeded my meager budget. The photos here seem to more accurately represent the pumpkin interior than the photos in the previous listing. I remember being somewhat disappointed that the interior wasn't as vibrant as depicted in that auction. But there was no disappointment in driving the car except for the minimal time I got to do it. Based on this listing, this Fiat has been spruced up quite nicely, both mechanically and aesthetically. I'm only sad that my budget is still meager, but I'll still be watching. \n\nGood luck to the bidders and seller.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1689031534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11900116, "authorName": "TommyC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The more I look at this car the more I like it; a classic of the period.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689031618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11900243, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes.....that's a GOOD SIZE Fiat coupe!\r\n\r\nAnd I do vaguely remember the Peugeot (-:", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689032964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11900295, "authorName": "Stackman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stackman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pinin Farina changed to Pininfarina in 1961 along with change of Farina's last name to Pininfarina. Fwiw", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1689033600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11900308, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Loved it the first time, love it still.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689033729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11900336, "authorName": "elw717", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elw717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having owned many Fiats, this is just fascinating. It doesn't even seem like it's from the same company that pumped out so many 124 model variations. Rear sunshades and real wood trim?? Looks like the euro seatbelts are still in tact too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689033948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11900804, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mwillenger It\u2019s a delight to hear from someone on here that has driven the car and can confirm how sweet she performs. I did a lot of cosmetic work to her. Rechroming the bumpers was expensive but well worth the effort. Refinishing the wheels, sourcing the correct Carello headlamps and sorting out those rather oddly configured taillights was a rewarding challenge. Parts in from Italy. I\u2019ve enjoyed her ownership very much and now she looks every bit how a 130 coupe should present.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689040506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11900910, "authorName": "Slapshifter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slapshifter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Fiat 130 coupe had the 5 speed manual as an option and came standard with an automatic transmission. Also note all 130 V6 engjnes came with a single two barrel Weber carb. Later after market suppliers/ tuners made conversions to triple carbs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689041971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11901134, "authorName": "fiatguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a couple of these. None of the dashboard buttons worked. This is a Fiat which means it's incredibly sexy (designed by Agnelli himself) but quirky. Such a beautiful car. Looks a lot like the Peugeots of the same period by the same designer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689045781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11901185, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 7777, "content": "$7,777 bid placed by ROYALBAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689047242, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11901382, "authorName": "SirBradford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirbradford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice car with such presence! I love the gray with orange interior; never would have thought of that, but it works. Now with several improvements, I'm curious to see where the bidding stops.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689055124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11901540, "authorName": "Toplessexpat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toplessexpat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own another 130 Coupe, can confirm absolutely wonderful cars, and this appears to be in great condition.\n\nOnly question I have is around the far right switch on the center console. Despite the original switch being underneath a Hazard triangle, it\u2019s listed as a \u201cspare\u201d in the manual and not wired. Has this one been changed to four way flashers?\n\nGLWA, fantastic car beautifully presented.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689071520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11901916, "authorName": "71911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/71911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful example of an amazing car. You greatly increase your cool factor if you own one of these (c'mon, a lever that lets the driver pop open the door for the passenger?!). I owned one briefly; enjoyed it for a year, took it for a parade lap at the Lime Rock Historics, and sold it before I had any reason to look for a mechanic, which I still think was the right thing to do. It went to a buyer in Hong Kong, and I have very fond memories. Mine was black leather, which although it looked great, it lacked the Italian suave of the orange velour. GLWTA, I hope the right bidder is watching.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1689081513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11902000, "authorName": "tripleblack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tripleblack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fiatguy wrote: \"designed by Agnelli himself\".\r\nIs there any back story on or link to Agnelli's involvement in the design?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689082302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11902229, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This link is to the complete set of photos. I notice when loaded up to the BaT website, all the photos lost a small amount of exposure and vibrancy. These are a better reflection of colour and look (especially the orange interior):\r\n\r\nhttps://parkwardmuseum.smugmug.com/Other/Fiat-130-coupe/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689085019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11902254, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Looking 130 Fiat? I remember riding in one in Europe in the mid 1980's, never got to drive one unfortunately.\r\n As for the far right switch on the dash marked as a spare, could it originally been a release for the passenger side door? \r\n I seem to remember the driver letting me in the car by opening the door with a switch on the dash.\r\n Maybe I remembered wrong though!\r\n Great looking car, love the interior!\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689085351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11902412, "authorName": "CalifOldGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/califoldguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see in the description \"carburetors\" and one comment below saying has single carb. As usual I am confused. Also any thoughts on HP and torque? thanks so much very nice car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689086946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11902747, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car!\r\nFabulous colors!\r\nI wish we could have heard the engine a bit closer to the 6300 rpm redline.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689090276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11902857, "authorName": "1bad356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1bad356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hello there! Wow! my dad had one in 1972 in Italy with the same interior, but gray metallic.\r\n\r\nI own one here Amaranto color with lather interior. I believe this 130 coupe might be the 4th one in USA \r\n\r\nAny rust ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689091314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11902869, "authorName": "fxx.pilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fxx.pilot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CalifOldGuy It had a Weber 45 DCF double barrel carburettor.\r\n@cammerjeff A lever located under the dashboard, to the right of the steering column, allowed the unlocking of the passenger side door lock from the driver's seat. So it was just mechanically operating the lock, after which the door popped ajar.\r\n@tripleblack I think the phrase about Agnelli being involved in the design hints at the fact that a wagon version of the sedan was made for Agnelli, which e.g. had wood panelling on the side - details like that could have been suggested by Agnelli.\r\n\r\nMy boss had a sedan (with same 3200 engine and same dash) in the late 70s. I was allowed to drive it sometimes when we'd go on a trip. I didn't even realise the rarity of those moments, now I'm glad with the experience.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689091399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11902870, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cammerjeff The switch for the hazards was replaced at some point. It should be of the toggle style. It should be replaced to be correct. The passenger door release can be seen in photo 121 (just above the accelerator pedal). It is a cable style.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689091407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11902886, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1bad356... Driving one of these new in the dat would have been something.... All the more in Italy! Where in Italy was this?\r\n\r\nNo rust.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689091573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11902999, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@today888 & @fxx.pilot thank for clearing that up for me, it was along time ago. Love the car, wish I had space for it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689092625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11903002, "authorName": "tripleblack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tripleblack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fxx.pilot: well yes, Agnelli's sedan-wagon is quite extensively documented. I was wondering if there was any reliable info on the avvocato's involvement with the Coup\u00e9 design, what with him having been a customer for exotic Pininfarina creations ever since 1950.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689092663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11905187, "authorName": "ima68tr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ima68tr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great tire choice, says something about the respect this one has received from its owners. Now rated for 150 mph, when it was conceived it was supposedly the only tire that could cope with the Daytona's top speed of 174 mph, rated for 186 mph ( IIRC ).\r\nI'm on my 2nd set :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689102797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11905637, "authorName": "vespaholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vespaholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@today888 \r\nJust so I am clear. \r\nThe hazard light switch should be a toggle, not the current switch? \r\nWas the dash cut to accommodate the incorrect switch?\r\nDoes anything at all not work on the car? \r\nI've been burned so I'd like to know straight up.\r\nThanks in advance!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689104377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11905972, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vespaholic Yes! And to be sure at time of \"hand-over\" after sale, I will go over the car in complete detail to double check all. I own a very large and comprehensive classic car restoration shop so we are completely geared up to do so. This process is guaranteed to anyone contemplating purchasing.\n\nOn the switch, yes, it should be a toggle switch. I have not removed this rocker switch but to accommodate, I am sure the wood was cut. Probably not what you want to hear.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689106017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11906014, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ima68tr Great to see someone who \"gets it\". There's nothing better than seeing the correct period tyre on any car (irrespective of the speed rating).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1689106101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11906026, "authorName": "vespaholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vespaholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@today888 \r\nThanks for the reply.\r\nI appreciate your candor!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689106126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11906033, "authorName": "vespaholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vespaholic/", "bidAmount": 7888, "content": "$7,888 bid placed by vespaholic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689106176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11906794, "authorName": "fiatguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fiat 130 Familiare by Introzzi\r\nThe Agnellis charged Officina Introzzi of Lake Como with building an estate version of the 130 saloon, called the 130 Familiare.[5] The design was executed by Fiat Design Centre, while Introzzi built the cars. Four were built, exclusive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689111737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11906852, "authorName": "AussieBenz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aussiebenz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These, like every Italian car of that vintage where susceptible to rust, whats this one like?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689112359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11907068, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of course, this car was not designed by Gianni Agnelli. It was designed by Paolo Martin at Pininfarina (The sedans were an in-house design by Boano). It is a halmark of three-box design of the late 60s and 70s, together with the Peugeot 504 coupe and the Lancia Gamma coupe by Aldo Brovarone, also for Pininfarina. They clearly knew how to take the template, the fantastic Lancia Florida design studies by Battista Farina and modernized them. \r\n\r\nFour Familiare have been built by Como-based Carrozzeria Introzzi after an in-house design. All four were intended for the Agnelli family. The most famous one had wooden side trim and a wicker basket on the roof. It was used by Gianni for skiing in St. Moritz and is now owned by the Lopresto Collection in Italy (Likely the absolute coolest collection of Italian cars on the planet).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1689115018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11907324, "authorName": "E367M44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e367m44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tripleblack Expanding upon @mbaum identifying Paolo Martin as the designer of 130 Coup\u00e9, BaT not only provides such cool cars as this but, opportunities to learn more about design, IMO. \r\nFrankly, I don\u2019t believe Paolo Martin is a household name; but, his background/credits deserve notice. Michelotti, Bertone, De Tomaso/Ghia, as well as pininfarina. \r\n\r\nFiat 130 Coup\u00e9\r\nPeugeot 104\r\nLancia Beta Montecarlo\r\nRolls-Royce Camargue\r\n\r\nThen, notable Concepts, two we\u2019re all familiar with,\r\nFerrari Modulo\r\nFerrari Dino Berlinetta Competizione\r\n\r\nSurprisingly, he may have assisted Michelotti with the Triumph Spitfire. And, I haven\u2019t seen any name associated with the NSU Ro 80 other than Claus Luthe\u2019s.\r\n\r\nThanks, BaT.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689118221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11907439, "authorName": "marekv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marekv8/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by marekv8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689119667, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11907487, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mbaum Thank you for the clear and concise design history. You are 100% correct,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689120174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11907493, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AussieBenz Are you a comrade Aussie? The car is very clean and rust free.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689120223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11908483, "authorName": "tripleblack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tripleblack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E367M44 and @mbaum.\r\nthank you for summarizing the familiar and extensively documented facts on Paolo Martin and the Coup\u00e9 design.\r\nLet's not forget Martin's Mercedes 6.3 coup\u00e9, stylistically somewhat halfway between the Fiat and the Camargue and not an unmitigated success:\r\nhttps://www.autobild.de/artikel/mercedes-300-sel-6.3-pininfarina-coupe-1970-einzelstueck-preis-w-109-22378165.html\r\nAcutually, what I was wondering was the statement from @fiatguy that the Coup\u00e9 was \"designed by Agnelli himself\" as I am quite unfamiliar with that twist in its design history. Maybe he will respond and with a source or backstory.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689148616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11909626, "authorName": "ottobenz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottobenz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what a wonderful, and exceptionally rare coupe. Less than 4500 were ever made over 5 years or so. As for the connection with Agnelli, I have no factual answer, but do know that he directed the construction of some special one-offs of the 130 design (a shoot brake for instance). But also I can imagine Agnelli infusing his sense of style and luxury into the overall aesthetic of the coupe, especially the interior. I mean, the door hardware is pure art (the wood, chrome, armrest, etc). While Martin may have done the design work, I can just imagine Agnelli prodding and supporting him for what would be a clear flagship of the marque.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689174456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11915048, "authorName": "zachmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm confused. Appears two be a cam tower on each side; one on the intake side and one on the exhaust side. How is that not a DOHC engine?\n\nFrom wiki: \"Using the \"128 type A\" motor as a basis, a new crossflow V6 engine, with a 60\u00b0 vee angle and rubber-toothed-belt driven twin overhead camshafts was developed for the model by Aurelio Lampredi.\"\n\nSingle overhead cam per bank is a DOHC engine. If it had two cams per bank it would be a 4 cammer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689198559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11915294, "authorName": "ottobenz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottobenz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zachmac the term 'overhead' means each head. So, a sohc V6 has 2 cams. A sohc inline 4 cylinder has one cam. A dohc inline 4 would have 2 cams. But a dohc V-type engine would indeed have 4 cams. The V6 in this Fiat 130 has one cam per bank/head. So it is correctly called a single overhead cam engine. There is a single cam over each head.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1689199826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11915675, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zachmac Its a little confusing and I'm not entirely sure what the Wiki article is referring to, but I think it is the engine in the Fiat 130 sedan referred to there. Which, if it is DOHC, then its quite a different engine to the coupe. @ottobenz explains it correctly (with thanks).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689203689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11915917, "authorName": "dinoverde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinoverde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "interesting car.same 5 speed transmission as the fiat dino 2400 and similar rear end..and a 3.2 v6.. This was a lot of offering back then..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689206190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11916085, "authorName": "Davidboco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidboco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great commentaries here for this unusual car\r\nAnyone else besides me see design similarities between this car and the Volvo 780?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689208387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11916971, "authorName": "affarisbullonati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/affarisbullonati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this Engime \u2764\ufe0f", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689225396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11917021, "authorName": "Granny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/granny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful example of the design language of the Seventies, particularly well expressed. I do indeed see similarities to several other cars of that era, especially the tail lamps that look like those on our beloved '77 Peugeot 604 V6 SL. We also had and loved a 1975 Fiat 131 Mirafiori but I'd much rather have had this!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689227788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11917182, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also see some design elements that resemble the Opel Based Bitter's of the 1970's.\r\n\r\nVery nice looking body lines on this Fiat.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689244728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11917553, "authorName": "ottobenz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottobenz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Keep in mind the 130 Coupe was launched in March 1971! \r\n\r\nThat's years before any of the cars 'that resemble' the 130 came out. Its direct contemporaries in 1971 would've been the BMW E9, Mercedes C114, and Citroen SM. \r\n\r\nSome say the Ferrari 365GT4/400i/412 (1972) resemble the 130, of course the Camargue (1975). I too see a resemblance to the Volvo 780, but that wasn't launched until 1985.\r\n\r\nIMHO the 130 coupe was truly ahead of its time, and a real trendsetter. Eagerly watching the outcome of the auction.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1689252892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11917743, "authorName": "vespaholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vespaholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@today888\r\nCan we please get a cold start video taken from the rear of the car?\r\nThanks in advance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689255079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11918277, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vespaholic I will try to arrange that but it maybe hard as she is in my company\u2019s museum space rather \u201cburied\u201d in. I\u2019ll see what I can do.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689260132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11924332, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 18450, "content": "$18,450 bid placed by ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689291184, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11928827, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please find link to a video of cold start as requested by some. I\u2019m sorry it\u2019s not outside but she is currently \u201cburied\u201d in my museum space. Notwithstanding, I think it provides its purpose.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1689358414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11929321, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@today888 are there any manuals included with the car? Owners or service? And if so what Language? \r\n\r\nThanks in advance for your time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689359903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11932172, "authorName": "fiatguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Be sure that all of the dashboard buttons work.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689371926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11934261, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fiatguy, well aware of that, the cool fiber optic illumination and all the other complexities of these cars. Heck, they\u2019re made out of plastic! ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689422795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11940160, "authorName": "MarkS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such elegant simplicity of design. As I grow older, I find that I have more appreciation for these \u201cgentleman\u2019s express\u201d cars. This one is subtle enough to pass unnoticed by most- but the beauty is there if you stop and look closely. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689463715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11941193, "authorName": "irlmarko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irlmarko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IIRC, Iain Tyrrell did a nice YT video on one of these from earlier this year. Worth a look.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1689489091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11941883, "authorName": "TTDiablo6.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttdiablo6.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like you own more than 1of these in the museum? I am the proud owner of one of these fine motors, a silver/blue 5 speed and think they are one of these most undervalued and little know cars from the 70's. I hope it fetches a great price and a new owners gets to appreciate these cars, good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689516350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11941916, "authorName": "TTDiablo6.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttdiablo6.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hah, i just looked at the https://parkwardmuseum.smugmug.com/Other/Fiat-130-coupe/ where they are much more clear, and realized the Fiat is parked next to a large mirror, silly me!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1689516907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11942014, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They are very attractive, elegant grand touring cars, a \u201cbusiness man\u2019s express,\u201d for sure. Active owners community (not so much on this side of the pond), parts available if you search thoroughly. I worked at a pretty successful Fiat dealership in the closing years of Fiat USA and throughout the Bricklin-led IAI years continuing to import the Spider 2000 and the X 1/9 under the assembler\u2019s badges. While the 130 line may not have gotten it\u2019s due or much traction compared to direct competitors, the BMW E9 and Mercedes 280CE (with the DOHC motor), it\u2019s beginning to become more appreciated by those who are students and admirers of that design.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1689518327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11946650, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting. https://dailyturismo.com/pininfarina-coupe-1975-fiat-130/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689554814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11946698, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.guyswithrides.com/2021/04/05/75-fiat-130-pininfarina-coupe/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689555514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11946699, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Certainly looks like Rodd has shined it up nicely. Looking forward to the auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689555573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11946758, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The proper headlights are a big improvement and not inexpensive to source.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689556554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11947120, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Appetising video before auction close tomorrow.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1689563454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11947197, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remember all, here is the direct link to all the photos. Although the same photos here on BaT, the resolution and clarity is not the same:\r\n\r\nhttps://parkwardmuseum.smugmug.com/Other/Fiat-130-coupe/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689565073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11947200, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689565232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11947222, "authorName": "JHarold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jharold/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by JHarold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689565995, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11947328, "authorName": "1bad356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1bad356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hello... do you have an pics of the resto? was there any rust before resealing the front and back window? Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689569726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11947472, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by cammerjeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689585873, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11947477, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 22450, "content": "$22,450 bid placed by ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689586717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11947534, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by cammerjeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689590172, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11947549, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 24450, "content": "$24,450 bid placed by ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689591230, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11947550, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by cammerjeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689591402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11947559, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 25900, "content": "$25,900 bid placed by ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689591805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11947563, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by cammerjeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689591876, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11947567, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hahaha! @cammerjeff, pleased to \u201cmeet\u201d you! Did you ever own a Lancia Beta Scorpion?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689591981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11947573, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689592086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11947610, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ProCoach Hello! No I worked on a couple at the old dealership I worked at, but never owned one. Alot of X 1/9's & 124's and a Brava though.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689593330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11947611, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by cammerjeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689593357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11947621, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689593928, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11947642, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 28750, "content": "$28,750 bid placed by cammerjeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689594715, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11947653, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 29100, "content": "$29,100 bid placed by ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689595016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11947769, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a contrast of style compared to the 1976 Fiat 128 I owned.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689597608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11947848, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by cammerjeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689599086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11947886, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689599665, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11948210, "authorName": "LazyLightning", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lazylightning/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this design, especially the profile - like Pininfarina made an 8-bit version of the 400i.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689603672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11948216, "authorName": "VintagePete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagepete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the most luxuries Fiat the company has produced ever. The Fiat 130 Coupe and Sedan where introduced in the 1970's to compete directly with Mercedes Benz and BMW, and while that did not come to fruition as planned, the result was this high quality Automobile with all the upgrades and all the luxury available for that time. I am very pleased to see that this is going in the right direction now, what a find! GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689603698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11948241, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VintagePete, my thoughts exactly. There were many headwinds that doomed the success at the time the Coupe was introduced. A punitive Italian tax on engines over 2 liters, the Oil Crisis and the fact that that market segment was becoming crowded with some very competitive offerings from BMW, MBZ and Citroen. As @doritoman points out, Fiat had made its fortune for the previous two decades in making some of the best \u201csmall cars.\u201d For many, I think for this reason, the 130 line did not compute.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689604048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11948272, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LazyLightning, for sure! To give an idea of the size comparison, the 365GT4 2+2/400GT/400i/412 (over the longest span for a specific Ferrari body design, seventeen years) is actually 20mm SHORTER than the 130 Coupe in wheelbase! Pretty amazing. I\u2019ve owned two of those Ferraris in the series and they are awesome, in my experience.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689604342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11948310, "authorName": "LazyLightning", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lazylightning/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome @ProCoach! My dream car is one of those 2+2 Ferraris with a manual trans! One day\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689604737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11948318, "authorName": "Patrick01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The most beautiful post-war FIAT ever made, right here. Simply gorgeous!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689604827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11948346, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LazyLightning, you won\u2019t regret it! Especially in 5-speed guise. There is no better sounding Ferrari V-12 than that DOHC beast with six, count \u2018em SIX, 38DCOE\u2019s, starting with the 365 GTC4 and extending through the last 400GT carbed car. Makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and makes you grin, every time! Plus, they are pretty stout. Same issues with rot as these, though. Sleepers for a long time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689605134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11948391, "authorName": "1bad356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1bad356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ7qbbd3mfc", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689605561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11948731, "authorName": "RRBNUT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrbnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a 1972 Fiat 130 Berlina (4 door) in Germany. These cars are totally undervalued and immense fun to drive. If buyer is future is looking for parts, let me know. Good luck and enjoy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689608794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11948983, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by cammerjeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689611144, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11948996, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689611250, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11949336, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by cammerjeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689613502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11949363, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 32250, "content": "$32,250 bid placed by ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689613607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11949456, "authorName": "Davidboco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidboco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mano a Mano going on here \r\nGood luck to both of you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689613907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11949534, "authorName": "Rick_near_DC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick_near_dc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bought this one in 2017 here on BAT\u2026.$19,000. These are truly beautiful cars. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-fiat-130-3/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689614151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11949553, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All the bidding going on here makes me wish I had worked a bit harder to win this Fiat the first time it came around on BaT.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689614189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11949606, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rick_near_DC, pretty car and GREAT story about Jim Clark, Ed Swart and Sally. Also your being \"reunited\" with the car. THIS is the value of BaT, to me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689614351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11949994, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1bad356..... Sorry this is delayed. It's a video taken when the side repaint was just completed. This video is the paint \"straight from the gun\" before wet-sanding. I thought I had some still shots when she was in prep. Sorry I do not,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689615672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11950262, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1bad356 The \"just after paint\" video is from 2021", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689616800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11950564, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by cammerjeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689618180, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11950589, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 33250, "content": "$33,250 bid placed by ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689618269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11951935, "authorName": "series3v12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/series3v12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\"m a fan!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689623673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11952369, "authorName": "Slickone83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slickone83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rear window line looks very similar to the Ferrari 400i. Pininfarina design similarity I guess.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689625390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11952453, "authorName": "sixboysracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixboysracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous, incredibly modern looking for its age, great colors; no doubt delightful to drive. Just lovely!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1689625767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11952448, "authorName": "FrancescoF0612", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/francescof0612/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful and powerful Italian coupe!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689625793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11952509, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 34800, "content": "$34,800 bid placed by cammerjeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689626008, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11952516, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 35100, "content": "$35,100 bid placed by ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689626040, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11952539, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by cammerjeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689626106, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11952559, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 36900, "content": "$36,900 bid placed by ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689626152, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11952564, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 37400, "content": "$37,400 bid placed by cammerjeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689626188, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11952568, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 37900, "content": "$37,900 bid placed by ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689626201, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11952612, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ProCoach, enjoy it. I hope you will contact me when and if you decide to sell it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689626352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11952625, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cammerjeff, of course you get the first call. An honor, and I will.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1689626396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11952626, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It ain't over yet lol.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689626397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11952637, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2caddiesandaMach1, well aware...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689626427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11953102, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/17/23 for $37,900 to ProCoach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689628200, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11953108, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A BaT virgin no more...", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1689628230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11953112, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrat's Procoach, I am Jealous", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1689628252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11953121, "authorName": "today888 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/today888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@procoach Congratulations! Sold to a very deserving party.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1689628274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11953128, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats on your first BaT win, @ProCoach!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689628295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11953148, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It'll be fun. Just what I've wanted for a very long time. The Miami car is gone and the other cars in Europe, including the Belgian OldTimer example, are not as good as this one. I can do mechanicals, I can't do metal and paint. Metal was done and the paint was done by someone with a keen eye. All I could ask for. Thank you!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1689628374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11953156, "authorName": "VintagePete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagepete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to Buyer and Seller - That was well worth to watch!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689628415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11953577, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ProCoach I know what you mean, in the early 1980's I was seeing a Fraulein in Mannheim Germany, her Family was of Italian descent, and her Father owned the only 130 I ever road in, He let her drive me around in it a few times, but I never got to drive it myself, it was silver with the blue cloth interior, and an automatic. It made an impression on me.\r\n I like the colors on your car much better than the one I road in.!\r\n\r\nCongrats again!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1689629778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11954656, "authorName": "Rick_near_DC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick_near_dc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ProCoach\u2026\u2026well done, I hope the story about me and my car help persuade you, and I hope you live somewhere east of the Mississippi ,so that we might spend some time to get together and compare cars. My car is pretty, but your car it looks like most everything works\u2026 as well as being gorgeous.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689639181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11954762, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rick_near_DC, the car will live at Virginia International Raceway, not far from you. We will definitely get together! I raced Fiat, Fiat-Abarth and Alfa Romeos for years, which is how I met Ed Swart in the Eighties. I paid up, but I got what I wanted, and I\u2019ve been looking at a LOT of cars for a LONG time. Cheers! Getting ready to get the Ballessio fabric, the new combination switch and a few other things on order. Have to make the interior look as fresh as the exterior! Someday, may get around to fabbing an intake for a triple carb setup with DCNF\u2019s, but that\u2019s a way\u2019s off. Going to enjoy it and savor it for a good while.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689640359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11954774, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rick_near_DC, do you know any others from DC to Atlanta?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689640490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11955317, "authorName": "TTDiablo6.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttdiablo6.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like this found a nice new home, congrats on the buy, sure as i suspect, these 130 Coupes will be $50k next year (Still wayyyyyy undervalued) Gippy did some remarkable work on that Orange interior, simply perfect. Anyway, enjoy the Coupe, I have one and live in Fl. a silver, blue 5 speed, drop me a message anytime.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689648995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11956965, "authorName": "Rick_near_DC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick_near_dc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ProCoach Nope", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689693192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11957047, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Danny O\u2019Donnell said there is one around Richmond, I know of two in Florida, one in Texas and Stevie\u2019s spreadsheet shows ten in the US as of 2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689693878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11957263, "authorName": "Rick_near_DC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick_near_dc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ProCoach I\u2019d like to contact the Richmond owner if you find out who it is. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689695715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11962776, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is why I love these (and this) car! https://youtu.be/12t9T8EeQxk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689725855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11963242, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pardon the newbie question question, but how can I contact other commenters, BaT registered folks?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689733024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11964287, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ProCoach\r\n\r\n I do not know if that feature is available, what member do you want to contact?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689773530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11964458, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rick_near_DC, you, @CEC (who may have parts) and a few others that have made historical comments that they have or have had one of these cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689775208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11964621, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well for me the Seller of the car has my contact info, hopefully he will pass it on to you as I asked. \r\n For the others, sorry I don't have an answer. I hope the car ends up being as good or better than you expect it to be! I would love to see pictures of it in its new home at VIR!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689776552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11964721, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll ask him for yours! Yes, classic new-car thrash. Have a new (NOS) headlight/turn signal/wiper combination switch and tune up parts (OEM Marelli, on the card) coming from Italy, an uncracked wheel, column cover halves and boot as well as a used center console wood plate with switchgear for the replacement of the proper emergency flasher hole coming from a breaker in the UK, 20 meters of top quality exact repro orange velour coming from Fratelli Ballesio in Turin and the correct repro black vinyl to do the seat back trim over from the too-thick vinyl that is on there now. When I get the seats redone, I\u2019ll get the carpet refreshed as well so the interior SHOULD look as good as the outside. Will probably redo a few things in the engine compartment (get rid of the chrome over the air cleaner top, the pulley and shims for the power steering and the crank pulley) and zinc chromate yellow what I can. Under the car, I\u2019ll likely soda blast the chassis and suspension members, particularly areas like the emergency brake mechanism under the floor, repaint them and put the factory cosmolene (had a gold or yellow tint to it) back on to protect it. Then, we\u2019ll do a few tours with it! Chomping at the bit! Selling my sailboat shortly!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689777587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11964743, "authorName": "CEC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, I had a ton of rare parts that I kept for a long time after owning a restored 1973 130 Coupe 5 Spd in Orlando. My car was black with a dark red leather interior and purchased in Germany. Really gorgeous and ran perfectly. \nI sold it to a gentleman in CA who, for some reason, repainted it in dark blue I believe. This was 19 years ago (cannot believe it has been that long !!) ...\nI had listed my parts for sale on the bay and had some inquiries from overseas but the shipping killed the sales.\nUnfortunately, after holding on to those parts for 17 years, I closed my business and threw everything out. It really hurt me to do so as I knew that someday, someone could use those parts ... Oh well !!!\n\nHere is my car 20 years ago\nhttp://www.classiceurocars.com/photos/inventory/73Fiat130Cp/1.jpeg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689778045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11964831, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CEC, that\u2019s too bad. Your car looks great with those Berlina wheels and hub caps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689778642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13278668, "authorName": "Cohenjay1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cohenjay1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! I have a 1973 130 5-speed in Sacramento, Ca. My all time favorite car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703443398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13278707, "authorName": "ProCoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/procoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cohenjay1, that\u2019s cool! Would love to see pics. I bought a second one because I wanted to try an automatic. On the boat coming over now. Incredible, hand-built, majestic and smooth executive coupes. And they sure turn heads\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703444062, "type": "comment"}]