Fiat 500 und 126
Number 141 - dated 25.01.2017 - © Axel Gerstl

Sour Pickles Day RELOADED Vol. 2!

Dear Customers, dear friends of the Fiat 500, Fiat 126 and Fiat 600,

we hope your New Year started out well! For 2017, the entire Axel Gerstl Team wishes you the best of health, happiness and success!

Simultaneously with the beginning of the New Year, the „Sour-Pickles-Season“ has also begun. This term, based on a German expression, goes back a few centuries and describes the time during winter when food was short and there wasn't much to do. But, as the loyal readers of our newsletter have known for the past few years, this is no reason for Fiat 500, Fiat 126 and Fiat 600 owners to be in a bad mood, since our „Sour-Pickles-Day“ is a great way to fight off winter depression. All information concerning „Sour-Pickles-Day 2017“ and our 10% Special Winter Discount can be read here.

Beyond that, we are happy to report about the experience of Yoann Ebrard from France during his participation in the Bordeaux Southwest Classics Rally on 23rd and 24th of July 2016, sponsored by Axel Gerstl. How he performed with his little Fiat 500 ”Poupette“ pitted against Porsches, Ferraris and Alfa Romeos, you can read all about it here.

And of course, we are also proud to present the „Fiat of the month January“ along with some interesting current offers and news concerning the Fiat 500, Fiat 126 and Fiat 600.

We hope you enjoy reading it!

The Axel Gerstl team



Tomorrow, Thursday, 26/01/2017, there are 10% discount on every order!

Sour Pickles Day 2017!

Our loyal newsletter readers already know it from the last years, and for all the new readers here once more what it’s all about:

The German term Sour-Pickles-Season describes the time when business is low, certain goods are not available or the newspapers have nothing to say - in short, there’s nothing going on. For the Fiat 500, Fiat 126 and Fiat 600 friends in Europe Sour Pickles Season usually begins when it is too cold outside to make repairs, and the weather conditions are too bad for a ride, so just right now. Holidays, such as Christmas and the New Year are a welcome variation. But what else is going on between New Year and Carnival for vintage cars friends? Right! The Sour Pickles Day at the company Axel Gerstl!

In celebration of tomorrow's Sour Pickles Day, the new public holiday for Fiat 500, Fiat 126 and Fiat 600 driver, there is a


10% Sour Pickles Day discount on all orders


received on Thursday, 26/01/2017!!! ***

Use the perfect opportunity to refresh your spare parts inventory, so you can start with work in spring right away!

*** This offer is only valid for orders placed with us on Thursday, 26/01/2017 between 0:00 am and 12:00 pm German time. An extension of time or a retroactive rebate assignment is not possible.


Competing at the Bordeaux Southwest Classics Rally 2016 in a Fiat 500

Lost the Rally – but won many hearts!

At the 10th Bordeaux Southwest Classics, which was scheduled for July 23rd and 24th 2016, as in all the years before, several different types of oldie cars of all sorts of different makes and models took part, from Alfa Romeos through BMWs and Porsches to Ferraris, and many more. But this time, somebody unexpected stole the show: Yoann Ebrard and his co-pilot Anaïs in their 1972 Fiat 500, fondly named “Poupette“ (a French expression referring to a “Little Doll“) and sponsored by Axel Gerstl.

Upon arrival at the meeting at 9 o'clock on the parking lot of the Barrière Casino, the spectators and participants are astonished to see Yoann Ebrard and Anaïs in “Poupette“ as they got in starting position. There were, however, no demeaning comments from other competitors concerning the minimal engine performance, instead, “Poupette“ was an instant sensation and immediately won everybody's hearts by means of her charming blend of vintage vogue and nostalgia. Even individual persons that were not particular fans of this beloved Italian classic were at least impressed by the car's excellent technical condition.

When the director finally started the competition at 11 o'clock, Yoann and Anaïs in their Fiat 500 were among the first vehicles. Closely following a Ferrari 328 GTS, they continued fighting their way forward, eventually storming the narrow roads along the vineyards of Bourg-sur-Gironde in order to make up time they had lost on the highway earlier on – since there simply isn't much that can be done about a maximum speed of 82 kilometers per hour.

During the entire rally, Anaïs went about responsibly fulfilling her duty as co-pilot, fully concentrated on the map, decorated with all sorts of markings. Yoann and Anaïs arrived for the mid-day break perfectly on time along with a Fiat 124 Spider and a Caterham Seven. As the hour hand approached 1 PM on the clock, Anaïs ordered Yoann to gulp down the rest of his coffee ASAP and to grab the steering-wheel. Both of them knew that the second part of the rally was going to count, was going to make all the difference.


Towards the beginning, Yoann, Anaïs and “Poupette“ were well placed in the race and closely tailing the lead group. However, when Yoann shifted down into second gear to get up an inclination, they suddenly heard a loud noise that did not bode well. An examination of the problem brought along swift certainty: the thrust bearing had broken apart and damaged the clutch. Sadly, the event had come to an end for Yoann, Anais and their Fiat 500, who were left with nothing more than frustration and disappointment.

Happily, the average Fiat 500 owner is not the type of person who gives up that quickly. It was no wonder, therefore, that as early as the following day, both Yoann and Anaïs made the decision to deal with the problem, pull themselves out of the hole and focus on making a renewed attempt at the rally in the following year – which we at Axel Gerstl wholeheartedly support and for which we wish the best of luck. And certainly, the other participants of the Bordeaux Southwest Classic would be happy to see Yoann, Anaïs and “Poupette“ again. After all, during the Sunday meal and the victory celebration, it was clearly evident how popular the little “Poupette“ had become and how sorry everybody was about their technical KO the day before. The self-proclaimed “shock squad“ will surely use their 18 horsepowers to turn some heads and roll up the field from behind in 2017.








> Photo Album: Fiat of the Month January

Fiat of the Month January

The Fiat of the Month January has been elected! Many thanks to Mr. Jérémy Etourneau from France and all other participants!

If you want to present your Fiat 500, Fiat 126 or Fiat 600 to our readers, please send a photo to myfiat@fiat500126.com. There’s no special motto, no limitation. And if you’re lucky, your Fiat will become Fiat of the month!

To all previous participants: Your photo is still active and can still become Fiat of the Month in the next months.


> New items in our online shop

for example Car dehumidifier

  • Car dehumidifier, re-usable, made by PINGI
  • item no.: U21078
  • Prix: only EUR 6,50

Click here for the new articles.

> Offers

for example 'Abarth' aluminum oil-pan

  • 'Abarth' aluminum oil-pan, 4.0 l Fiat 500/126
  • item no.: 23020
  • Discount: instead of total EUR 147,00 only EUR 120,00 (valid to 15.02.2017)

Click here for the special offers.

for example Bumper

  • Bumper, front Fiat 500
  • item no.: 13001
  • Discount: instead of total EUR EUR 47,90 only EUR 38,80 (valid to 15.02.2017)

Click here for the special offers.

for example Fuel pump

  • Fuel pump (crooked base/three-phase alternator), chromed Fiat 126 ab 4/76 (Fiat 500/126 1.Serie)
  • item no.: C02009/1
  • Discount: instead of total EUR EUR 46,50 only EUR 37,70 (valid to 15.02.2017)

Click here for the special offers.

 > Please note

Subject to change, errors excepted, offers only valid until stock lasts.
All prices including 19 % VAT. Freight charges extra.

 
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