1969 interior options

[Mzaino]

I was told by the owner these were original seats

has anyone ever seen them? I'll get better pictures on Monday.

this was all he had. Has a plaid pattern insert.

[esty]

i think you have an earlier car than 69...see the steering wheel and chrome dash trim

[Harv]

And there is a tach where a clock once was. 1600?

John

[john1180]

Geez, where are you finding these cabs!!??

[Mzaino]

This is what he sent me. 1969- 1600 cabrio. Its been sitting there as you can see for a very long time. The information is coming from owners rep.

I'll be getting more pics and VIN Monday.

[02tom]

Think the steering wheel only came on 1967 1600's, from what I remember.

[mo's72tii]

I have been looking for a car like that. Let me know if you pass.

Thanks

[02Les]

The plaid pattern seats are typical of the Cabrios & Targas, although I thought they were not introduced until later - maybe '71 on.

[NickVyse]

As Les said this hounds tooth insert was quite common on the later targa-cabrios but I've never seen it on an early full carbriolet. The seats in this car should have the upper part of the side hinges covered with vinyl and not be exposed as in the later cars. That will tell you if the front seats are form the correct era.

Carpet isn't original.

Plus on the face of it that car is pretty cheap and has been for sale for quite some time - caveat emptor!

[NickVyse]

As Les said this hounds tooth insert was quite common on the later targa-cabrios but I've never seen it on an early full carbriolet. The seats in this car should have the upper part of the side hinges covered with vinyl and not be exposed as in the later cars. That will tell you if the front seats are from the correct era.

Plus on the face of it the price is on the low side for Italy/Europe and it has been for sale for quite some time - caveat emptor!

[Mike Self]

it was built, and whether it's a 1600 cabrio or a 2002. Remember that cabrios were Euro only (except Carl Nelson's apparently unique car), so they would have had the "old" non-safety steering wheel, chrome trim on the dash etc that were only removed for the USA versions to meet Federal safety requirements.

As for the seats, early 2002s had "wide" front seat backs, at least through part of 1969 production. These seat backs have upholstery that covers the inboard chrome seat recliner mechanism and are wide enough so that you can't get your arm between the seats as you can on later cars.

Is the car in the US or still overseas?

mike

[ClayW]

i think you have an earlier car than 69...see the steering wheel and chrome dash trim

If it's a Euro-car, they used that dash until 1971, so I've been told.

[NickVyse]

If it's a Euro-car, they used that dash until 1971, so I've been told.

you were told correctly.

[Mzaino]

Its still overseas, still need to verify condition. Italian '02 website moderator said its been for sale for about a year. A member of the forum had checked it out but passed because it needed work he could not do.

[roadhog0]

I sorta wish I had some more money, I would absolutely love one of these!