1980 Autobianchi A112 ellite review from Israel
"They don`t make them like this anymore"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought this rusty blue ellite for 110$ and its job was to take to work and back so I didn`t had much expectations.
It had a hole in the roof and rust everywhere.
The ventilation system wasn`t there.
It leaked oil and water, i had to check it every day.
The carburetor head was loose.
The interior was absoluteley "dead" (the sun took its toe) i replaced the seats with an isuzu truck ones.
The speedometer didn`t work so I don`t know how many km I drove it.
Finally after 7 months the front left wheel bearing broke (after a hard breaking) and then I sold it for a 100$,i still don`t believe they bought it!
General comments?
This car accelerate and handles like a go kart and its top speed is like one (i got 100 kph on the clock).
But I loved this car to death it has something cars this days will never have and that's character.
My dream is to restore one when i`ll have the money.
Recommended Reviews:
 | Great driving experience! |
 | Love at first sight |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 0.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Date of Entry | 21st September, 2004 |