By Gijsbert-Paul Berk and friends
The text of the lead photo is a bit too small to see clearly, but it is worth reading:
fiat 1100D
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Mrs. Hansberry’s Fiat
Mazda Ute towing the Fiat 1100 Riviera in the Western Plains of Victoria, Australia.
Story and photos by Ean McDowell
“1965 Fiat Sedan, unable to get spare parts, is unroadworthy, so cannot be sold. I would give it to anyone who is interested in restoring old bodies. Has done approximately 40,000 miles. White in colour and quite dusty as it has been sitting in a carport for several years; Mrs Lorna Hansberry, Landt Hostel.”
The faded notice was in frail handwriting taken down from a noticeboard long ago. It was said the car was given away four times but no-one ever collected it and sadly Mrs Hansberry passed away in late 2009. [Read more…] about Mrs. Hansberry’s Fiat