This has been dry stored for over 25 years by the registered keeper. Who bought the vehicle in 1993 being the 3rd Owner when it was last on the road roughly mid 90s.
I am sure most reading this will know that only roughly 700 right hand drive Lido editions were sold in the UK Market.
PLEASE NOTE THIS FIAT WILL REQUIRE FULL RESTORATION BUT WILL DEFINITELY BE WORTH SPENDING MONEY ON AS SURELY NOT THAT MANY LEFT NOW!
We connected a battery up and all electrics seem to work such as, headlights up and down on switch, wipers, lights, horn etc……….
Turns over on the key and a spark is generated at the plugs but no fire.
As you can see a very complete example with all interior present and in great nick!”
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