Car finally gets towed after 47 years

[enzoalec92]

https://www.thedrive.com/news/43092/car-parked-in-same-spot-for-47-years-becomes-a-local-legend-in-italy

<Car Parked in Same Spot for 47 Years Becomes a Local Legend in Italy
A town fell in love with a Lancia known simply for always being there.

A car parked in an Italian town had become a landmark, having been a fixture on the street as far back as 1974. Parked by a local news stand, it became an icon and even somewhat of a tourist attraction. After 47 long years, the vehicle has now finally been towed by local authorities, reports Insider.

The car hails from the town of Conegliano. Speaking to Italian newspaper Il Gazzettino, the car's original owner Angelo Fregolent stated "I ran the newsstand under the house for 40 years together with my wife, Bertilla." He would regularly park the 1962 Lancia Fulvia out the front, where he would unload the day's newspapers from the trunk.

Someone had left the trunk of the car open around August 2020.

When the couple retired, Fregolent simply left the car where it was. It remained undisturbed, appearing on Google Maps and earning a place in the hearts of the townspeople. Residents and even political candidates would visit the car to take selfies, with much love shown towards the humble four-door sedan.

However, times do change, and the local authorities recently stepped in to move the car. The problem came about as the car parks on the street were to be eliminated in order to ease traffic through the roadway. Thus, the little Lancia would have to go.  

However, the story doesn't end in tears, thankfully. After much media attention, the vehicle was saved from being simply towed away to be crushed or destroyed. Instead, the car appeared at the Auto e Moto d'Epoca show in nearby Padua on October 20, where it was put on display with other classic cars of the era. According to Virgilio Motori, the next step will be to restore the vehicle. Giovanni Berton, president of the Serenissima historical car club, stepped up to help save the vehicle, stating "...we could remain indifferent. Thus was born the idea of taking it to the car show, where many will be able to admire it," said Berton.

Once restored, it will find a home in the gardens of the Cerletti Enological School. The educational facility is located by the Fregolent's home, allowing the couple to view their car from their window.

Parked outside the news stand in 2011.

There's nothing particularly special about the grey sedan, even if the Lancia Fulvia as a whole is prized for its achievements in the rally world. The Lancia brand, too, retains a strong following to this day. But this story is simply about an old car that became a fixture in the town, earning itself a place in the local folklore. It's a sweet story, and one with a happy ending too. We suspect that the little Fulvia will seldom leave the hearts of the people of Conegliano for some time to come.>

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Just a light-hearted story today, since there's nothing spectacular about the regular Fulvia, despite its subsequent evolution into one of the most successful rally cars of its time. It's just nice to know an antique like this is going to be preserved instead of being crushed like they normally do. 😅

Have a good weekend ahead!

 

Edited November 12, 2021 by enzoalec92
Forgot to italicise photo captions LOL

[Fitvip]

Just count the parking fees for the 47 years it had been parked there.

[enzoalec92]

5 minutes ago, Fitvip said:

Just count the parking fees for the 47 years it had been parked there.

Considering it's in an idyllic small town, I don't think there are any, or else the poor guy would've been evicted for failing to pay all the charges he's racked up in nearly half a century!

[Inlinefour]

TBH I don’t believe cos the tyres can tell 

 

😂😂😂

[kobayashiGT]

2 hours ago, enzoalec92 said:

https://www.thedrive.com/news/43092/car-parked-in-same-spot-for-47-years-becomes-a-local-legend-in-italy

<Car Parked in Same Spot for 47 Years Becomes a Local Legend in Italy
A town fell in love with a Lancia known simply for always being there.

A car parked in an Italian town had become a landmark, having been a fixture on the street as far back as 1974. Parked by a local news stand, it became an icon and even somewhat of a tourist attraction. After 47 long years, the vehicle has now finally been towed by local authorities, reports Insider.

The car hails from the town of Conegliano. Speaking to Italian newspaper Il Gazzettino, the car's original owner Angelo Fregolent stated "I ran the newsstand under the house for 40 years together with my wife, Bertilla." He would regularly park the 1962 Lancia Fulvia out the front, where he would unload the day's newspapers from the trunk.

Someone had left the trunk of the car open around August 2020.

When the couple retired, Fregolent simply left the car where it was. It remained undisturbed, appearing on Google Maps and earning a place in the hearts of the townspeople. Residents and even political candidates would visit the car to take selfies, with much love shown towards the humble four-door sedan.

However, times do change, and the local authorities recently stepped in to move the car. The problem came about as the car parks on the street were to be eliminated in order to ease traffic through the roadway. Thus, the little Lancia would have to go.  

However, the story doesn't end in tears, thankfully. After much media attention, the vehicle was saved from being simply towed away to be crushed or destroyed. Instead, the car appeared at the Auto e Moto d'Epoca show in nearby Padua on October 20, where it was put on display with other classic cars of the era. According to Virgilio Motori, the next step will be to restore the vehicle. Giovanni Berton, president of the Serenissima historical car club, stepped up to help save the vehicle, stating "...we could remain indifferent. Thus was born the idea of taking it to the car show, where many will be able to admire it," said Berton.

Once restored, it will find a home in the gardens of the Cerletti Enological School. The educational facility is located by the Fregolent's home, allowing the couple to view their car from their window.

Parked outside the news stand in 2011.

There's nothing particularly special about the grey sedan, even if the Lancia Fulvia as a whole is prized for its achievements in the rally world. The Lancia brand, too, retains a strong following to this day. But this story is simply about an old car that became a fixture in the town, earning itself a place in the local folklore. It's a sweet story, and one with a happy ending too. We suspect that the little Fulvia will seldom leave the hearts of the people of Conegliano for some time to come.>

 

Next time i go italy, i ask my fren meet me at where the lancia parked. hahahahahahahahah

[Meanmachine]

I have seen a old car parked inside the owner house for ages, right in the middle of Orchard Road vicinity ( Jalan Arnap )

Must be nostalgic reason . . .😉

[Gnahp]

what do you guys think when your neighbour park his second car/third car at MSCP/condo car park for months without moving/driving?

1. as long as he paid the car park fees, none of my business

2. car park is not a storage facility, he should not occupy the lot(s) permanently

 

[Sdf4786k]

13 hours ago, kobayashiGT said:

Next time i go italy, i ask my fren meet me at where the lancia parked. hahahahahahahahah

And I always thot you meet your frens in sleazy motels 😂 

[enzoalec92]

On 11/12/2021 at 7:16 PM, Inlinefour said:

TBH I don’t believe cos the tyres can tell 

 

😂😂😂

Could it be possible that the old man takes it for a drive every now and then when everyone's asleep? 🤔

On 11/12/2021 at 8:59 PM, kobayashiGT said:

Next time i go italy, i ask my fren meet me at where the lancia parked. hahahahahahahahah

The car's no longer parked in the lot, although it will be just across the street in a school! Hopefully, the kids appreciate it and don't end up vandalising it!

On 11/12/2021 at 9:19 PM, Meanmachine said:

I have seen a old car parked inside the owner house for ages, right in the middle of Orchard Road vicinity ( Jalan Arnap )

Must be nostalgic reason . . .😉

Do you have any photos of it?

On 11/13/2021 at 2:38 AM, Phang said:

what do you guys think when your neighbour park his second car/third car at MSCP/condo car park for months without moving/driving?

1. as long as he paid the car park fees, none of my business

2. car park is not a storage facility, he should not occupy the lot(s) permanently

 

As long as they've paid their fees, it's not my problem, so defo #1 for me. After all, there is no law about the maximum period of time a car can be parked.

On 11/13/2021 at 10:33 AM, Sdf4786k said:

And I always thot you meet your frens in sleazy motels 😂 

😏

[Watwheels]

Testament to how unreliable are Italian cars. Even they themselves gave up.