1948 Fiat Topolino Street Legal Rat Rod

1948 Fiat Topolino

Up for sale is this amazing, street legal, Rat Rod! The car started as a 1948 Fiat Topolino and has been extensively modified to build what you see in the pictures now.
It is totally street legal and will be sold with a clean California title. This car is truly one of a kind and would cost a ton more money to replicate than what we are looking to get for it today. Huge binder of receipts going back to the 90's is available (The pictures you see of when the car was yellow was when it was originally built back in 1948).
Mod List
Small Block Chevy 383 Stroker Engine
Automatic Turbo 350 Transc
Winters Quick Change Rear End
18" wide Mickey Thompson sportsman tires
18" Halabran 12 spoke spindle.
mount magnesium front tires
lawson valve covers
solid lifter cam
600 cfm holley carb
double pump dual feed
Vega steering box
B & M 4-71 blower supercharger
B & M Racket shifter
Electric fan, Electric fuel pump
Engine turned
Professionally wired
2 Stage Indian Bronze Metallic paint
This car is very loud and the biggest head turner on the street! Everybody is taking pictures when you pass by. This is not a car we recommend you drive to work every day. Takes a special breed to enjoy this bad boy!
If that's you give us a call for more information. Car is located in Santa Monica, California.

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Fees and Taxes

State or local taxes, title, license fee, processing fees, registration fee, dealer documentary fee, finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price.

Applicable Fees are; $175.94 Illinois Documentation fee, $15.00 for Thirty-Day Drive Away Permit Fee for Out of State Customers, $299.00 Dealer/Protector Prep Fee for vehicle, Illinois Customers will pay $95.00 Title Fee and $101.00 for Illinois Plates, $25.00 for Illinois Registration, Sales Tax (for Illinois Residents and Residents of Tax Reciprocal States with the State of Illinois). Please call or email if you have any questions regarding Reciprocal Tax with the State of Illinois. Out of State Buyers are responsible for all State, County and City Taxes and Fees, as well as Title/Registration Fees in the State that the vehicle will be registered.

All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery/pick-up of the vehicle. Taxes and fees included.

Payments and Deposits

We accept the following payment methods for your convenience:

-Cash (in-person)

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Please note that all funds must be US Dollars only. Please make sure to have full payment and/or finance approval secured before you place your final bid.

Please note that all funds must be US Dollars only!

Please make sure to have full payment and/or finance approval secured before you place your final bid!

DEPOSITS

The winning bidder is required to submit a NON-REFUNDABLE $500 USD cash deposit within 1 day of the close of the auction to secure the availability on the vehicle! We will reach out to you within 6 hours of the sale.The buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due (plus applicable fees and taxes) within 7 days of the close of the auction. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery/pick-up of the vehicle.

• Make: Fiat
• Model: Topolino
• Year: 1948
• Mileage: 3455
• VIN: DMV71582CA
• Color: Red
• Engine size: V8
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: Rear Wheel Drive
• Vehicle Title: Clear
Want to buy? Contact seller!