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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #15 on: July 17, 2011, 01:56:04 PM »
i might be funny for you but these were 2 different factorys, placed in totaly different locations... ;)
...if good thought that frontwheeldrive is better we would ended up walking on hands...

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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #16 on: September 28, 2011, 12:24:48 PM »
Thanks for that, nice little read!  [-/

Does anybody know the production figures per model? I understand 4.6 million were made (i think?) but how many of those were the BIS model? Is the BIS rarer?

Check this site to find which is the rarest. http://howmanyleft.co.uk/

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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #17 on: February 25, 2012, 04:13:41 PM »
I reckon a high percentage of the 274 126 Bis on SORN will never see the light of day.

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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #18 on: April 13, 2012, 06:45:15 PM »
Did the BIS actually go sale in the uk in 1987? I can't find any rhd 1987 BIS. I know the aircooleds were supposedly produced from 1972, but didn't really go on sale until 1973.

Just found this (scroll down quite a way), it states the uk sales brochure was dated january 1988.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-126-BIS-704cc-1987-92-UK-Market-Sales-Brochure-/180758397348#ht_500wt_922
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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #19 on: April 30, 2012, 09:33:18 PM »
sorry reply from a newbie  :)

so do all 126 gearboxs only have synchromesh on 2nd,3rd and 4th?

bit like my reliant rebel im running atm, doesnt have syncro on 1st, just cant engage it while moving

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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #20 on: April 30, 2012, 10:38:25 PM »
Was tempted by a rebel a while back  :D. The BIS doesn't have synchromesh on first.

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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #21 on: April 30, 2012, 10:40:04 PM »
None of them have synchromesh on first or reverse  :D

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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #22 on: April 30, 2012, 11:26:19 PM »
So you can't put it in reverse when in motion either  :o:D

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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #23 on: June 17, 2012, 10:04:18 PM »
Hey guys, this topic was kind of what I'm looking for but I'm also hoping for an idea of weak points to look out for when inspecting a car (certain areas commonly rusted through, any signs of common engine faults etc) Can anyone advise or point me in the right direction? If it helps I'm set on bringing in a 126p from Poland  8)

Sorry if this is staring me in the face on another thread, i had a look first, promise  ;D

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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #24 on: June 17, 2012, 10:43:36 PM »
Practical classics did a buyers guide a couple of years ago, don't know if anyone could scan it in. Think my scanner is dead. That is what I used to buy mine with.

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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #25 on: June 17, 2012, 10:56:49 PM »
That could be perfect, thanks

Can anybody oblige? Would be greatly appreciated  ;D

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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #26 on: June 17, 2012, 11:09:07 PM »
I have it still, just need to poke my scanner with a stick.

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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #27 on: March 04, 2013, 10:56:14 PM »
So do you have to de clutch for 234 , I cannot remember as have not driven one for 30 odd years , I have an 84 air cooled how do i know where it came from does anyone know

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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #28 on: March 04, 2013, 11:08:31 PM »
It's Polish, they stopped making them in Italy in 1979. I tend to double clutch throughout, don't know if it is needed on 2,3,4.

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Re: 126 Buyers Guide
« Reply #29 on: March 04, 2013, 11:16:24 PM »
Thanks got to get the tax first  ;D and fix the head lining which has dropped