Good Morning Classic fans, for our Classic of the Day this Monday morning we take a look at
something a bit bit different which is due to come under the hammer at Historics Summer Auction on August 30th at Brooklands Museum.
1983 FSM SYRENA 105L
| Registration | WRD 243Y |
| Chassis Number | 524702 |
| Engine Number | 512093 |
| Odometer reading | 51,000 km |
| Estimate | No Reserve |
The Syrena was manufactured from 1957 to 1972 by the Fabryka
Samochodów Osobowych (FSO) in Warsaw and from 1972 to 1983 by
Fabryka Samochodów Małolitrażowych (FSM) in Bielsko-Biała, named
after the Siren, a mermaid who, according to the legend protects
the river Wisła and the Polish capital city, Warsaw. The plucky
little town car, during its remarkably long production, underwent
only minor modifications having been produced in various models the
100, 101, 102, 103, 104 and the most popular model the 105 with a
105L or 'Lux' model offering a gear lever and handbrake between the
front seats.
This 1983 FSM Syrena 105L, finished in red and white in homage
to the Polish flag, was featured in the television program 'Wheeler
Dealers'. Presenter Mike Brewer purchased the car in Poland for
zł7, 000 (£1,400) and drove it back to the show's UK workshop where
it underwent repairs and upgrades by mechanic Edd China. Since that
day, this delightful car has barely turned a wheel having been
stored as part of a collection in a museum.
Some of the work detailed in Season 10, episode 10 of Wheeler
Dealers includes a new steering box, brakes and alternator which
replaced the original Dynamo system that was insufficient to charge
the battery. This, along with the original tool kit and manuals,
are all available with the motorcar. With just shy of 32,000 miles
recorded and having been subject to such a detailed and documented
restoration, this is offered at no reserve and with a valid MoT
road test certificate until July 2015, this could be a perfect
example of the iconic Polish motor car for you to drive home in but
with just 35bhp, just not in a great hurry.
Source: Historics Auctioneers
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