And its been another long while since a post so I thought I would catch up on the latest. I have installed a new radio in the space that was mangled by a previous owner trying to fit a three hole radio in it. I had no choice but to install a DIN radio so you purists out there are going to cringe at the sight. But, it is still my car and I am fine with it. I have also purchased a new top for it which finally arrived after the second shipping. Seems Fed-Ex delivered it to the wrong house but didn't know where and was too busy to find it. They told the shipper to just file a claim which I assume they did. Great business practice, right? I will never willingly use Fed-Ex for anything. Anyway, pictures below.

 I have also finally located the correct gaskets for the taillight housing to body and the housing to lens that I am installing. I will post text and pictures. I will then put the car on Bring A Trailer and offer it for sale. Thanks for following this long journey.

Well, it has been a long while since I have posted anything so I thought I would just throw this up here. I had the windshield replaced today and rolled the little car out into the sunshine to dust her off.

I have regrettably decided to sell my cherished 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile micro car. It is the scarce American version and is 90-95% completely restored needing only a battery, top, windshield, radio, chrome refinishing and all fluids. It was a running car when I drove it into the shop but hasn't been started since. The engine has been refreshed and regasketed, all new filters, hoses, paint etc. The carburetor has been rebuilt. The floors have been replaced with the correct replacements and all body work has been done with real metal, not inches of body filler. The upholstery is true to the original pattern but in custom colors and fabrics. New foam cushions and new rubber springs were used. The instrument pane lights have been replaced with LED bulbs and tested for correct operation. There was a complete new wiring harness installed and modified to include the fuel sending unit(new) and tested along with a new headlight/turn signal switch and several of the dash switches. It has five new tires and inner tubes with Porto-Wall whitewalls, all new brake system, and an optional center console. The car has been fitted with molded black carpet. It has the very rare white rubber inserts on the front bumperettes and the equally rare chrome bullnose strip on the hood. The folding top mechanism has been powder coated with prismatic chrome silver and fitted with the correct rubber end pieces. The steering box has been rebuilt using all new parts as well as the front and rear suspensions. The fuel tank has been professionally re-furbished and is guaranteed for life, paper work included. There is a correct jack, lug wrench and tool kit in the front storage trunk as well as the spare tire. A very complete and comprehensive account of the restoration detailing everything that has been done to the car can be found at corvairtherapy.blogspot.com It is many, many pages long but should answer any questions there may be. If not I will answer any and all queries and can supply more photos if desired.I will also include shop manuals, parts manuals, owners manuals, a couple of enlarged wiring diagrams mounted on foam board-one in color and many spare parts I have. When sold, this car will need to be trailered, preferably enclosed. It is located in Newark, Delaware, USA. I can also answer any questions by phone at one three 02 seven three 73five7seven Thanks for looking

It's been a while but I have been working and saving money for the chrome plating. I was fortunate enough to source an NOS drivers side door handle complete with keys for $60.00-a no-brainer. Snapped it right up, wished they had the passenger side too but no.

Today wasn't a very big day. I installed the seat belts that just came in todays' mail. It must have taken at least 10-15 minutes but hey!, every little bit helps, right?

Here is the end result. Now to start saving up a fortune for chrome plating.

The final step in the upholstery of the car began yesterday. You can see the burlap underlay and the rubber back support in this picture.

This is the bottom after adding the foam cushion and the upholstery.

The seat was put up on a work stand and the new foam pad was installed.

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And here is the completed seat installed in the car.

Now on to the other seat.