Ivan Vicario Martin
It is not strange to find a SEAT 127 for sale, given its great popularity at the time. In fact, it was the model in charge of breaking the record of 600 as the best-selling model in the history of the brand, as well as being the first to surpass the barrier of one million units produced. In the case of the model in the advertisement, it is a second series.
The SEAT 127 It was presented at the Barcelona Motor Show in the spring of 1972.. He was in charge of leading the brand's leap from "all in the back" to "all in the front", as it had a transverse engine and front gearbox, with front-wheel drive as well, logically. This mechanical distribution, popularized by the Issigonis Mini, offered maximum use of interior space.
The new model was enthusiastically received by the market, as 50.000 units were assembled in just half a year. In addition, unlike its predecessor, Italian counterpart, The 127 had four-door body, which was five when the trunk lid was converted into a tailgate.
When more than 800.000 units had already been produced, SEAT presented the second series of the model in September 1977. This included a complete exterior and interior makeover that would see the model through to the end of its commercial life at the end of 1981. Until then, 1.253.721 copies had been sold, at which point it handed over the baton to the Fura, basically the third series of the car, although with a different name.
THE SEAT 127 FOR SALE
The unit for sale It has the original registration from Valladolid VA-8215-F, which corresponds to the year 1978, although the advertisement states that it is a 1977 model. This could be the year of manufacture. In any case, it would be one of the first models of the second series. In addition, it has the five-door bodywork exclusive to the national market.
Externally, the car does not look bad at all, although we are looking at a preserved model. That is, it does not seem to have been restored or even painted, which It will please fans of cars “in their own juice”, as the French say. The interior also looks very good, although the rear seats are a bit dirty.
In addition to clarifying that has recently passed its MOT, among the additional information offered by the seller, he reports that the wheels are semi-new. The car is located in the town of Castellanos de Moriscos, in Salamanca, and its price is exactly 2.000 euros. Those interested can see here the Original Wallapop ad.
