Ivan Vicario Martin
Wallapop has become one of the most popular apps when it comes to buying and selling classics. Therefore, you can find things like This SEAT 127 Samba for sale, a true rarity of Spanish production that is also in exceptional condition. Without a doubt, a great opportunity for those who like models beachmen.
Recall that The coachbuilder Emelba developed several vehicles based mainly on SEAT models, although Not only. Possibly the Panda y 127 These were the cars for which the most proposals were submitted. The second of these was used to develop the Samba that is the subject of this article, the Elba - a sort of sportier version - and the Poker van.
In the case of Samba, it is often considered that it is not an original idea of Emelba, given its clear Inspired by the Fiat 127 Scout developed by the Italian coachbuilder Fissore. As a good beach cruiser, it did not have a roof structure, although it could be fitted with a canvas one. A removable hardtop was also offered. To save costs, the dashboard and the two rows of original seats were maintained, although it could be ordered without the rear seats.
The 127 Samba enjoyed some popularity, as 1.800 units were assembled - 1.000 according to other sources -, a more than interesting figure for a vehicle of this type. It should be noted that, at the time, the price was around half a million pesetas, a considerable amount for a purely recreational vehicle. By comparison, it was more than double that of the 127.
THE SEAT 127 SAMBA FOR SALE
In the case at hand, We are talking about a unit that was restored from top to bottom. a few years ago, as can be seen in some of the photos published by the seller. However, he says that it has not been used for some time, so we do not know if it is in working order or, on the contrary, will need a tune-up. It has a Burgos license plate (BU-5330-E) corresponding to 1979, the second year of production of the model.
The car, in military green with a black roof, looks magnificent, although No mechanical details are provided.. Most Sambas are believed to have been built using the 903 engine, although there are some that were fitted with the more powerful 1010 engine. This could be the case with this unit, as the advert says it has 55 hp.
The price of the SEAT 127 Samba is 7.500 euros, which is not a bargain, but seems justified by the restoration it exhibits. The seller clarifies that changes are accepted for Alfa Romeo GTV or 75 and also for some Lacia or Abarth. For those of you who are interested in such a unique vehicle, here you can see the original advertisement in Wallapop.
