“In the summertime, when the weather is high” – who doesn’t remember Mungo Jerry’s jaunty song that topped the charts in 1970? And is there a better car to mirror this laid-back attitude to life than this Siata Spring from the same year? The exotic yellow little roadster is completely original and unrestored, even the underbody has not been welded, ever. The current owner bought the Siata in 1979, had it decommissioned and used it as an eye-catcher in his dealership. For a full 37 years, the car was kept in a dry and warm place, which explains its one-of-a-kind condition. The odometer displays only 37,100 km, same as it did when it went into storage many years ago. The engine, however, was started up from time to time to keep it in running order, and it runs smooth today. The car is driveable, thanks to some recently conducted work (including fuel pump and brakes), and will be given a new technical approval after the sale.
The state of preservation is quite incredible for a 46 years old, unrestored vehicle. The paint may not be perfect, areas of blistering are apparent due to prolonged covering, and the convertible top has hardened over the years, but it will be very difficult to find a Siata Spring in equally good, original condition. This is a rare collector’s item indeed.
So, what has Mungo Jerry got to say on this? “It’ll soon be summertime / and we’ll sing again / we’ll go driving…”