Starting out on my drive for this trip I always wonder if there will be any mechanical issues or other things that could ruin an adventure.  Listening to the car run for hours at a time can be droning but you can change the pitch of the orchestra by pressing the gas pedal down a…

After a long slumber in the dark days of winter Bluigi makes a road trip.  The story begins  with my drive to Boise,  Idaho  to the west of my home to attend the first Cars and Coffee of the season.  I made the trip as a stop off event en route to another show.  I…

A morning departure for Bluigi,  Off to points west starting with the first of the season Cars and Coffee in Boise, Idaho on Saturday.  This will be my 2nd trip to this C&C event in Boise,  always a good time to see an eclectic mix of cars.  What makes this so fun is you never…

This is the story of “Bluigi” the Fiat Brava that I bought new 37 years ago.  Many years ago when there were local Fiat dealers in the USA, selecting the new Fiat of your dreams was as easy as 1,2,3.  In the day you could select from Brava’s, (in 2 door, 4 door or wagon versions)  Strada’s, …

Todays post is on the completion of Gus getting new tires and wheels.  The Iron Cross wheels that were found and installed really made a difference to the outward appearance of the car.  Every update motivates me to improving this classic 131.

Todays post in the redo of Gus the Fiat 131s… Gus now has new tires that hold air. I found a set of Speedline wheels that were an option on Fiat Spyders and other Fiats of the day. The wheels are the 5 1/2 inch version of what was called Iron Cross wheels.  Tires were…

This is my first posting, with news of finding Gus. Gus is my “new to me” 1975 Fiat 131s, 2 door Mirafiori. I had the  opportunity to buy this rare first year US import recently. The car was named “Gus” by its previous caretaker and for the time being I think the name will stay…