Equipment
351 Ford, electronic fuel injection, 4-speed, air conditioning, chrome spoke Borrani centerlock wire wheels, power windows, covered headlights.
Condition
Poor old repaint peeling in several areas, chipped and scratched. Sound upholstery and interior trim. Thin, peeling chrome. Wires dangling under the dashboard. Clean, orderly, lightly used unrestored engine compartment. The poor quality old repaint lets this car down, otherwise it's not bad, just aged after years on static display at the Petitjean Collection. It will take some effort to get it running, only then to head right to a competent paint shop for a new repaint.
Market commentary
The unidentified electronic fuel injection system on this Italia is a bit of a value challenge, but the easy alternative to figuring out is an Edelbrock intake manifold and a four-barrel, which has the advantage of looking like the way it came from Ford. The bidders here took advantage, bidding it to this result through several bid extensions, a price that is fair for the new owner and the Petitjean Collection.