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Related: About this forumA couple of older cars
Some old timers were at the hotel we stayed at in the Dolomites. I think a warmer day was expected since it was summer. I woiuld have gotten more and better pics but we had a bus to catch to head into town.
mitch96
(14,712 posts)Old Crank
(4,797 posts)The blue one is an Autobianchi 1959(?)
here is a link to one of the same colour.
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/24953/lot/102/1959-autobianchi-bianchina-trasformabile-coupe-chassis-no-110b-017190/
Dukuskutu
(12 posts)Reminds me a little bit of a Morris Miner. My father talked of having a Morris Miner.
Old Crank
(4,797 posts)Fairly new 1991 era Retro look when made.
here is the Wikipedia link.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Figaro
mitch96
(14,712 posts)It's a '59 to '62 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile...Phew...
two cylinder and 17 HP.. a real rocket with suicide doors...
https://www.audrainautomuseum.org/small-wonders-mini-micro-pedal-and-toy-cars/1959-autobianchi-bianchina-trasformabile
Old Crank
(4,797 posts)Used a different link
A lot of the cars post war in Europe had low power engines. That was pretty low even then. Although the Renaut 2CV was rate around 9-10 hp.
alinasloane
(6 posts)"Sounds like a charming visit to the Dolomites! Even with limited time, it must have been wonderful to experience the scenery and the atmosphere with some old-timers around."
Old Crank
(4,797 posts)We had 6 days with our old house partners. I would advise shoulder season. Where we were must be crazy in the winter and the summer.