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SouthwellThe Classicwise Collection is a company formed by Sam Fretwell after he became unable to continue in his employment as a result of injuries sustained as the innocent party in a near fatal road accident in May 2012. Sam has grown up around classic cars and knows all about them as his father used to import rust-free European sports cars from California USA and also built up a successful Porsche 911 sales and service business in the 1990’s. Since leaving school in 2007 Sam worked for the family business Weonlymot.co.uk, initially on reception at the various branches, but then became one of the youngest people ever to become an authorised MOT tester, and then by the end of 2011 was promoted to Branch Development Manager. He had identified, equipped and just opened his first new weonlymot.co.uk branch in Grimsby and was on his way back from there to the Ollerton head office when he involved in the horrific accident. Calling upon his father’s experience in addition to that already amassed himself, Sam’s intention is to establish himself and his company in the classic car business offering initially classic car service and repair, alongside vehicle sales & brokerage. He hopes to be able to offer classic car storage and enclosed transportation as the business develops at Bypass Garage Epperstone. The Classicwise Collection are always interested in any classic vehicle from the early 1900’s to the 1990’s. The images to the right were taken in December 1997 the little chap is Sam. The late twice Le Mans Race winning team boss Tom Walkinshaw pictured taking delivery of his fully restored and upgraded ‘rubber-bumpered’ MGB from Sam’s father. Mr Walkinshaw had purchased this for his own father in law’s 70th birthday.
Presented here is a 1969 Fiat 500 that has been carefully built in the style of the iconic Abarth 595. Finished in classic white with correct Abarth badging and period red side stripes, the car captures the unmistakable character of the competitioninspired machines produced by Carlo Abarth during the 1960s.Power comes from a later and more desirable 650cc Fiat engine, engine code 126A1 / 162A1, offering improved performance and drivability over the original 500 unit. The engine bay is neatly presented and features a number of Abarthstyle upgrades including finned alloy Abarth rocker cover and sump, along with periodstyle components consistent with the 595 aesthetic. The lightweight nature of the Fiat 500 platform combined with the larger capacity engine delivers lively performance and an engaging driving experience.The exterior presents very well with correct Fiat Abarth 595 script, scorpion badging and period detailing. The stance and proportions remain faithful to the original cars, while the overall presentation is clean and purposeful.Inside, the cabin has been prepared in a simple motorsportinspired style with supportive bucket seats trimmed in black. A threespoke steering wheel sits ahead of an Abarthstyle instrument cluster with whitefaced gauges including speedometer, fuel and oil pressure, reinforcing the sporting theme.The front luggage compartment is equally tidy and houses a striking red Abarthstyle fuel tank installation along with the spare wheel, further reflecting the attention to detail in the build.A charming and wellexecuted recreation of one of Abarths most celebrated smallcapacity performance cars, this 1969 Fiat 500 595 offers the character and appearance of the legendary original while benefitting from the improved usability of the later 650cc engine. Compact, engaging and enormous fun to drive, it represents an appealing entry into classic Italian motoring.Book a viewing today our coffee pot is always hot!.
£15,998