The popular FIAT 127 was the basis for many versions, including this 1,3 FIAT Panorama 1982 diesel, a car of Italian design. A car that you probably won't see much anymore. In fact, it's just rare. Was built in Brazil and of course widely available in Italy, but certainly not in the Netherlands. The workhorse is not just a car. The utility value is both for passenger transport (5-person) with a reasonably large loading space as an extra. Now just an affordable classic car to purchase and maintain.
Brazilian nose
The FIAT Panorama 1,3 diesel has the nose of the 127 built in Brazil. Slightly leaning forward with rectangular headlights, black grille and plastic bumpers. It has a slightly raised roof, three side windows, two doors and the large rear door for easy access to the load.
Petrol engine
Initially, production started with a petrol engine and later there was a version with an economical 1,3 diesel engine that Jaap now owns. The FIAT Panorama 1,3 diesel remains a commodity, after all, that's what it was made for, but it has now been promoted to a hobby vehicle and fits into the atmosphere of times gone by. Jaap has now repaired minor problems, such as new brake cylinders and wheel bearings so that he is technically worthy of an MOT again.
Fiat 126?
Jaap did run into a problem, the blinker of the headlight of the FIAT Panorama 1,3 diesel had to be replaced. But yes, the Brazilian version, where else can you find such a headlight? He found out that the blinker of the FIAT 126 fit perfectly. There is a good chance that Jaap will now offer the car again to increase his financial capacity for the current restoration of his Opel Manta CC.
Fluke?
Jaap: “I had seen the FIAT Panorama 1,3 diesel in Italy for quite some time. The car was very nice and well taken care of. You rarely see that, especially because the FIAT is already 40 years old. Although the car was for sale, the negotiations went stiff, the owner was clearly still happy with it. Eventually the purchase was made and I brought the car from Italy with a trailer. Now I am happy with a special version of the FIAT 127, and there is a good chance that it will be visible again on the Dutch road.”
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Quite a nice model to see and enough space for a holiday. Fiat's diesels from that period are usually quite reliable; I know from experience.
I still know a beautiful blue from Jan 1983 in Italy. (south) also diesel
What a whining comment that has nothing to do with the article at all 🤣
Have you not yet realized that the massive burning of fossil fuels entails many problems?
Yes and no biomass, had and coal are burned to make your EV drive clean, wake up
1. I don't have an EV yet
2. I do have solar panels
3. My meter cupboard has been adapted so that a future EV can be charged with solar power
4. The power mix is becoming increasingly favorable in terms of sustainable energy (solar and wind)
5. In the production of dirty electricity, the capture of harmful substances can be arranged much better than the harmful emissions of millions of car exhausts
I've definitely seen him driving before. I do think that a turboless 1,3 diesel was not exactly a sprint gun….
Great car! Tax-free diesel in such a beautiful Italian! 👍🏻
I was able to drive its successor for a while, the Regata weekend diesel. But a bit of apples and pears: 2 liters of diesel.
They were certainly also available in the Netherlands, only on gray registration, so without a back seat, if I remember correctly for a small Hfl. 12000,-; in 1982 I just didn't have that money otherwise I would definitely have bought one.
After a few years you didn't see them anywhere - I don't think many of them have been sold.
Nice thing. Saw a license plate from Lecce (Puglia) pass by. One of the warmest and driest regions of Italy. Will certainly also have contributed to the conservation of the ironwork. Rubbers and upholstery is another story.
Very special model. To cherish.
The same engine as in the Fiorini in the mid-eighties. Let me put it this way: if the camshaft lasted more than 20000 km…you were lucky😵💫
Then you really did something wrong...
A colleague of my father has worn out several Peugeots until he was no longer treated to his liking at his dealer. He then bought a Fiat Panorama diesel and sent it around to full satisfaction for years.
So this was the late XNUMXs, early XNUMXs. Then they drove by private car on a mileage allowance, in electrical installation technology from job to job for the employer through a large part of the country.
Those were still times, now you can hardly pay for the fuel of the fiscal km allowance.