Re: Frank Cecchele motors

[Davidm1600]

Hi guys, and especially those in WA, not knowing Perth but being over here for a week I went for a walk from the place I am staying at in Palmerstone st this morning and stumbled over Frank Cecchele Motors. Now I knew many years ago he bought and ran the ex Foley GTAM, which eventually Vin Sharp managed to buy and restore. What I was amazed though was that in the shop front were the cars sitting there. They included a black Fiat Dino 2400, a white Fiat 130 coupe, a vintage Fiat, a X1/9 and a silver CC 124 sport. There was also a red Lancia Delt Integrale and a Lancia sedan (not sure which model).

All the cars were covered in a layer of dust, and the shop windows were dusty/dirty.  Does anyone know the story. I always loved and hoped one day I could get a Fiat Dino coupe. Sadly though they have increased in price out of my range.

[poohbah]

Was a landmark for years, and yeah I remember staring through the windows plenty of times too. Pretty sure the workshop has been closed for a few years now. I think the family is still involved in racing.

[Davidm1600]

Cheers it looked like they just left, closed the door and walked away. Wonder what the story is with all the cars there. Would be wonderful to liberate the Dino.

[GTVeloce]

I bought an exhaust from them a couple of years ago and the store looked like it had been deserted then too. I suspect they are still in business but you may need to make a time to see him.