£11,949
1972 Fiat Gamine Vignale
Historics • UK • 11 May 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£11,949
1972 Fiat Gamine Vignale
UK • 11 May 2024 • Lot 109
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Fiat Gamine Vignale is a rare, right-hand drive model that has undergone a £7,000 refurbishment by marque specialists. Notable for its red and yellow coachwork with black trim, excellent hood and chromework, and overall high level of restoration, it was originally owned by a successful casino owner and was trendy among the 'Chelsea set'.
Condition
8
The car has had a recent refurbishment of £7,000 and is described as presenting wonderfully. The hood and chromework are in excellent order, and the car has been restored to a high level. The listing states the car is a joy to drive.
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65,133 miles
110F1993075
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
LVB 554K
1972
Auction
£11,949
1972 Fiat Gamine Vignale
Historics • UK • 11 May 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Frixos Demetriou was a successful casino owner in Cyprus and the owner of the Olympic Gaming Club in London.
While in Milan his flight to Athens was diverted, he spotted an unusual looking car by the airport and on enquiry discovered that it was a Fiat 500 Gamine Vignale.
The Gamine was a small two-seater roadster produced by Carozzeria Vignale from 1967 to 1971, based on the Fiat 500 platform using the two-cylinder air-cooled engine from the 500 Sport.
Demetriou was looking to diversify his business interests and sensing an opportunity he returned via Turin, securing the rights to sell Vignale products in the UK.
He bought 200 cars upfront, paying with cash and committed to buy the next six months production if Vignale would manufacture the car in right hand drive form.
The Gamine two-seater was well received, becoming trendy with the Chelsea set, even nightclub owner Peter Stringfellow owned one.
Originally registered in July 1972 this delightful example of these hugely sought ...
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£8,438
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£14,321
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£21,426
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