Social => Members' Cars => Topic started by: L1ARR on September 11, 2017, 12:19:16 pm
Title: Abarth 500 Esseesse
Post by: L1ARR on September 11, 2017, 12:19:16 pm
Hi all, been lurking around for a couple of months while I source a clean Abarth Esseesse for my wife. After missing several cars by only a couple of hours I eventually found one in Scotland. Last Friday I flew to Glasgow to go over the car and if it was as expected then drive it home. Initial thoughts the car has the basis of being a solid run around for the wife and kids, whilst I can also have some fun. We done the deal and set off on a 420 mile journey home, eventually arriving home after some 10 hours on the road including food and drink stops.
The next 2 days I spent cleaning the car as it wasn’t up to a standard I was comfortable with. After a decontamination of the paint and wheels, 3 snow foams, clay bar, ceramic sealed the glass and black plastics the car is in a strong place. Next will be mopping and polishing the paint and then ceramic sealing with 2 coats. I have ordered a new scuttle panel and covers, new front bumper grill and sides, new wing badges, new wiper arms and wipers, new Michelin Pilot Sport 3 all round with the wheels being refurbished next month. If anyone knows the correct white paint code for the OZ wheels I would really appreciate assistance here.
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Esseesse
Post by: L1ARR on September 11, 2017, 12:47:29 pm
Am really struggling to load pics even via dropbox, not allowing me to attach links :thumbd:
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Esseesse
Post by: PORTHOS on September 11, 2017, 02:14:37 pm
Hello there, try an image hosting site like tinypic.com?
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Esseesse
Post by: L1ARR on September 11, 2017, 03:44:37 pm
A few pics before a clean
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Esseesse
Post by: L1ARR on September 11, 2017, 03:48:05 pm
a few after pics
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Esseesse
Post by: Abarthisti on September 12, 2017, 02:53:18 pm
Looks like you're able to link your images now. Any other issues to report?
- JB
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Esseesse
Post by: L1ARR on September 12, 2017, 03:54:50 pm
All good thanks :whistle:
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Esseesse
Post by: Jeff_smith on October 11, 2017, 08:09:14 pm
That looks great the first editions are the best i think im going to have to get another
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Esseesse
Post by: L1ARR on April 06, 2019, 04:08:58 am
So this little beauty has now been sold and the new owner collected it yesterday. Was sold to make room for a 595 Comp, now on the hunt. Ideally want a well specced Compovollo Grey with performance pack.
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Esseesse
Post by: Ben1988 on April 10, 2019, 09:11:32 am
New owner here!! Well happy with it
Title: Re: Abarth 500 Esseesse
Post by: L1ARR on April 10, 2019, 10:45:06 am
Hey Ben,
Glad to see you on here fella. Pleased your happy with the car ;D