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The Fiat
| In 1922 Mr Theomin
took delivery of a brand new Fiat 510 Tourer. This limousine was
a classic example of elegant European motoring. 3.4 litres of driving
pleasure, the car was used by the Theomins for many journeys into
Central Otago and up the east coast of the South Island. |
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Some 72 years
after it was purchased, the original Fiat was discovered, standing
axle deep in water, in a derelict farm shed a short distance from
Dunedin. The vehicle had not moved for over 33 years. |
| In 1994 it was
transported to Christchurch, New Zealand and fully restored by Auto
Restorations Ltd. The work took over 2 years. The Fiat was returned
to Olveston in 1996 and is now maintained in tip-top running order.
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It has pride of
place in the garage that was built in 1914. The garage incorporated
a heating system, a pit for servicing and a carport at the rear
for the chauffeur to clean and load the car for any long journeys. |
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