Classic Cars in Rhodesia

Make	Fiat	History
Year	1927	ex Bulawayo, noted in Durban, South Africa in 2016 being rebuilt with a recreation Lusso spider roadster body with dickey, as per drawing supplied by Centro Storico, Turin. Owned by Derek Williams in 2016, offered for sale with a 1927 Fiat 509A pickup.
Model	509A
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style	?, Lusso spider roadster
Colours	Red
Registration Numbers	B-338/SRH	References	Derek Williams

Make	Fiat	History
Year	1928	First delivered to India, the car was imported through Cape Town to Rhodesia in 1936, where it was registered in Bulawayo. This car was one of twelve known in the world of which only three were fitted with the body style carried by this car. Owned by S. Jansky in 1959 when the car was used in the 1st Reliability run to Umtali, owned by M.M. Gill of Salisbury in 1970. Several previous national rallies to its credit including the 1966 event that ended in Cape Town. Later passed to Eric Glasby in Bulawayo before being acquired by Richard Dismore of Johannesburg. Stored for much of its life, a rebuild was unneccessary and only a re-paint in its original colours was carried out. Sold to Vincenzo Nicolosi in 2008. The car was apparently sent to Vincenzo's father in Italy for restoration.
Model	520
Chassis No.	12105823
Engine No.	212668
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Torpedo tourer
Colours	Dark blue/blue
Registration Numbers	B-3020/SRH, S-52646/SRH, JVW-065-T/SAF	References	Richard Dismore

Make	Fiat	History
Year	1928	Main parts came from Malcolm Johnson, having originally belonged to his father. Rebuilt by Joe Hinde around 1968. Car later went to Germany
Model
Chassis No.
Engine No.	136982
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Tourer
Colours	Cream / black with red upholstery
Registration Numbers	Q-928/SRH	References

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Owned by John McFadyean - Crashed into a tree whilst being towed to test a repaired steering system
Model
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Sedan
Colours	Yellow
Registration Numbers		References	John McFadyean

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Ex Hankey, ex Erasmus
Model	500
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Sedan
Colours	Red
Registration Numbers	164-891-D/RHO	References

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Owned by Christon Banks - Was for sale in 2016
Model	500
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Sedan
Colours	Yellow
Registration Numbers		References

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Noted in Chitungwiza
Model	600
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Sedan
Colours	Light green
Registration Numbers	ABI-3382/ZIM	References

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Noted in Chitungwiza
Model	600
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Sedan
Colours	Light green
Registration Numbers		References

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Owned 1974-1976 by Andy Walker, acquired from Incar, Hatfield Road
Model	850
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Coupe
Colours	White
Registration Numbers	39-508-S/RHO	References	Andy Walker

Make	Fiat	History
Year
Model	850
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Coupe
Colours	White
Registration Numbers	168-723-T/RHO	References

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Noted in Harare in 2016, in need of restoration
Model	1500
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style
Colours	White
Registration Numbers		References

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Noted for sale in Sept. 2010 with Msasa Auctions in Harare
Model	850
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Sedan
Colours	White
Registration Numbers	*-905-E/RHO	References

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Acquired around 2010 by Angus Ogilvy of Harare from the original owner.
Model	850 Special
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Sedan
Colours	White
Registration Numbers	50-222-N/RHO	References

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Owned by J. Peters of Harare. Could be for sale. Another Multipla surfaced in Harare around 2015
Model	Multipla
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style
Colours
Registration Numbers	36-602-J/RHO	References

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Owned by B. Bichard, later sold to the UK
Model	Multipla 600
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style
Colours	Red
Registration Numbers		References

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Noted in Chitungwiza
Model	124
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Station wagon
Colours	Green
Registration Numbers	AAU-5375/ZIM	References

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Noted in Chitungwiza
Model	124
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Sedan
Colours	White
Registration Numbers	AAU-5376/ZIM	References

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Fiats owned by Fred Punter
Model
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style
Colours
Registration Numbers		References	Fred Punter

Make	Fiat	History
Year		Stored at a panel beaters in Harare, engine sold for scrap! Owner unknown. Was owned till around 2000 by Dave Brewer, possibly taken over by his brother Pete Brewer. Acquired by someone in Harare who is restoring the car.
Model	2300
Chassis No.	114BS088569
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Ghia coupe
Colours
Registration Numbers	290-833-X/RHO	References

Make	Fiat	History
Year	1973/74	Owned by D. Searle
Model	124
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style	Sport Coupe
Colours	Silver
Registration Numbers	204-918-L/RHO	References	Viv Westbury

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