Innocenti Coupé - garage find, rarity
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Innocenti Coupé - Matching numbers - Year of manufacture 07.1967
96,500 km / Petrol / Manual transmission / 52 hp (38 kW) / Rear-wheel drive / Displacement: 1,098 cm³ / Cylinders: 4 / Gears: 4 / Doors: 2 / Seats: 2 / Unladen weight: 770 kg
Information about this model: It all started with the Innocenti Spider, which was based on the Austin-Healey Sprite. In the mid-1960s, the decision was made to also offer a coupé version. Little did they know that it would become the rarest and most desirable of all Austin-Healey-based Innocenti models. The Innocenti C was produced in very small numbers from 1965 to 1968. Reports range from 280 to 795 cars produced, the truth is probably somewhere in between.
The engine and chassis of the coupe are all components from the BMC-based Austin-Healey Sprite. The 4-cylinder 1098cc engine produces 52 hp at 5500 rpm. The SU carburetor and the 4-speed manual gearbox as well as all other mechanical parts are also from BMC. While the technology was completely British, the bodywork was made by OSI and the electronics by Magneti Marelli. The coupé was relatively expensive compared to other vehicles in this class, but was also very detailed. Two examples: The same Veglia instruments for water temperature, oil pressure, fuel gauge were installed as in the Ferrari 250 GTE, GTO and the California Spider. The speedometer and rev counter were custom-made and were only fitted in the Innocenti C.
The Innocenti Coupé is an absolute eye-catcher, as not many of the few Coupés built are likely to have survived.
The vehicle for sale has been in a classic car collection for years, has an H certificate, is roadworthy and was regularly driven with an 07 license plate. The coupé is practically rust-free, but shows signs of wear. To become a real gem, the vehicle needs some loving care. Due to their rarity, top vehicles of this type can fetch up to 30,000 euros.
Original operating instructions
12'500.- EUR (negotiable)
Price in your currency: approx. CHF 11'375 (Rate: 0.91)
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