Tom Hanks bought this Fiat 128 in 2017 and repainted it for use in the movie “The Post” (2017). Photo bringtrailer.com
Tom Hanks, the famous American actor who starred in “Cast Away” and “Forest Gump” among other blockbusters, has just put up for sale one of the classic cars in his collection: a Fiat 128a model deeply rooted in Argentina, where it was produced between 1971 and 1990.
The model, produced in 1975 and with two-door bodyworkparticipated in the film “The place” (2017) and is auctioned (started on July 19 and ended on Tuesday July 26) with charitable purposes.
The proceeds, which so far has reached $ 24,375it will be donated to Southern California Public Radio, a body which, in addition to its media functions, organizes social and cultural responsibility campaigns.
Tom Hanks is auctioning his 1975 Fiat 128 for charity. Photo bringtrailer.com
The emerald green Fiat 128 has something more 15,000 kilometers on its odometer and is equipped with the 1,290 cm3 engine and the four-speed manual gearbox.
the car was purchased by Hanks in 2017 and then undergoes a repainting process for use in the film. It was later restored, acquiring its current green color, chrome details and a custom grille. Inside, however, there are tears in the upholstery of the front seats.
Mechanically, modifications were made to the carburetor, ignition and brakes. It also underwent a bleed in the refrigerant circuit and the alternator was replaced.
The current value of the 128, less than 24 hours from the end of the auction, is $ 24,375. Photo bringtrailer.com
An Argentine classic
Fiat is one of the most deeply rooted brands in Argentina. More than 100 years of manufacturing history popular models; many of great acceptance and with a legacy that has been passed down through generations of Argentines.
The impact obtained with the presentation of the 128, which arrived on the strength of the resounding success in Europe, where it was chosen, is eloquent proof of this. “Car of the Year” in 1970.
Presented in Italy in March 1969 as the successor of the Fiat 1100, the 128 began to be produced in the country from 1971. Its launch was a success, mainly because it broke with conventions from both a design and mechanics point of view.
The Fiat 128 is sold with just over 15 thousand kilometers traveled. (Photo trailer holder)
The engine concept located in the form throughwhich allowed a better use of the interior space, especially in the rear seats, was a novelty, although not the only one, because it also had front-wheel drive.
In Argentina it began to be produced in 4-door versions, adding the family variant in 1973 together with the arrival of the 128 L (Lusso). With the appearance of the 128, Fiat’s annual production reached 60,000 units.
The first Fiat 128 presented a 1100 engine (1,116 cm3) which delivered 63 horsepower and was associated with a 4-speed manual gearbox. Its top speed was 140 km / h.
Although they have been restored, the seats have not been reupholstered. Photo trailer.
Beginning in 1973, the 1300 enginewhich had 71 horsepower and allowed it to reach 145 km / h
Since 1980 it has been produced by SEVEL (merger between Fiat and Peugeot), adding versions 128 Europe CL5 Y 128 Super Europe in 1982 and 1983 respectively. The latter was the one that welcomed the 1500th engine.
The model was produced at the Caseros plant until it left the production line in 1990. In total there were more than 255,000 unitsin all its versions.
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