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April 7, 2008
Thanks to Lenny Petrone of International Motor Group at 4657 Post Road in Warwick, we now know the identity of the Fiat that comedian Jerry Seinfeld was driving when he crashed about a week ago. It's a 1967 Fiat Dino 2.0 Coupe.
News reports - including an Associated Press story reprinted in The New York Times - had it as a 1967 Fiat BTM, but no such car exists. I'll let Lenny take up the story with his email to me:
"After a lifetime of being around imported cars, working in the field and owning an imported auto repair and sales business for over 27 years in Warwick R.I., I am very familiar with most Fiat's."
"I noticed the T.V. story a couple of days ago involving Jerry Sienfeld with a Fiat that he had just purchased. The pictures shown in the spot were of a 1967 Fiat Dino 2.0 Coupe. This model was not sold in the U.S. at that time but were imported by private individuals or importers."
"The reason this car became desirable was the fact that it was equipped with a 2.0 V-6 Ferrari engine that was also used in the Ferrari Dino a mid engine sports car. Today these cars still hold a high value in good condition."
Thanks Lenny!
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