Wow! Will, you've just sent me back in time. My dear old dad had two of these iconic little beast in the late 80s and the 90s. I still love to see (rarely now sadly) a little Fiat Amigo. Very quirky and compact, but tons of fun to be in, camp in and to drive. Dad's had the 800cc engines, so super economical, with that little engine right in the centre of the seats upfront. Thank you so much for this, I'm sitting here this evening with so many wonderful memories floating around inside my head. Cheers fella, keep well and continue with many more of these epic videos. 💕🙏😊
My dad had the amigo, similar roof (colour and shape!) Damp/wet roof always an issue especially when cooking ( boiling water for pasta big no-no! Steam condenses on cold canvas) However, it was a fun vehicle and though I never camped overnight in it, I used it as a day van several times and always enjoyed tea or a meal in it. Engine wouldn't pull a greasy stick out of a dog's behind though! Best I ever got was 55 ish (think I qualified for membership of the dangerous sports club that day!)
No power steering means move the vehicle very slightly forwards or backwards while turning the steering wheel at the same time , you will soon get the hang of it . Also a pic of the original steering wheel would be good as it seems to be a little sporty number (completly age correct) but I bet the original was bigger 😉
This was really well done, felt like a Netflix episode, well produced and edited. The selfish part of me would like an extra 5 minutes to make it 25 minutes long, like a real TV show! Definitely one of your best yet 👍
My dad had a 1981 model. Its roof externally looked identical but was hinged on the offside. The bed layout was three singles upstairs! One was across the cab, one pushed out and the third unhinged and dropped down from the roof, leaving a narrow gap to climb through for the three occupants upstairs. Downstairs could sleep two more! Just incredible that five adults, albeit one not too tall could sleep in it. Thanks for the video.
I had an Amigo years ago. It was quite old and not complete. I slept in it a few times, on one occasion, it was in a gale and was rocking like mad. Sink had a hand pump, fed from a 20l plastic can under the sink with another for wast. Gas canister was in there aswell. I used it for my hobby and daily transport, unfortunately the breaks needed a lot of work and before I got around to fixing it some lowlife stoll the sink/hob out of it so it ended going to the tip.
06:57 There should be a small knob right in the middle down at floor level near where the choke lever is. Open that and heat comes from the engine in the back! You have extra dash mounted gauges that I have not see before too. Best thing about my dad's one was the sound system - plodding through Yorkshire in 1985 listening to Eric Clapton is a lifelong memory.
I saw this on TikTok. Watched another 2 videos there. Clicked like on all 3. Then came here and watched the whole thing. Clicked like. And Subscribed! This is what social medial is all about, but you are doing it so well. Love that tiny van! It might not be quick, but the sound of that bomb proof Fiat engine 😂💚🤍❤
I had 2 of these! Second one was a fiat amigo - even quirkier roof on those, rigid not canvas and slid out both sides to make a massive bed twice the width of the van. Mad thing, wish I'd kept it!
My uncle had one of these and used it to go on holiday with 2 kids sleeping down on the couch .For an Italian you can not cut the spaghetti when you cook them.
My grandparents used to travel Europe in a 1960s dormobile, which didnt look much older than that '84 campervan...which is strange.... I used to love the smell when I'd camp out in it on the drive as a kid in the 70's and 80's. Thinking back, that smell was probably damp and mustiness 🤔Oh well, happy days 😂
Three out of five for comfort, hahahaha, I will take your ratings with a pinch of salt in future. I have not laughed this much for a while though so thanks. In fact my sister had one of these in the 80's it was more polyfilla than anything else even back then and felt like you were in a tumble drier when trundling along the highway
😍Hello! I see that the old FIAT-VAN is the size of a Japanese Kei-VAN! Japan is still full of small Kei-VANs! I also enjoy converting my Kei-VAN into a DIY camper. An old FIAT-VAN! It's really cute!
You need to find someone to lend you a Bedford CF250! Similar vibes, though a bit bigger. Reverse and first are next to each other and every gear waggles like neutral. Never lift the clutch too quickly as when going for first at a junction is say it was a 70/30 chance of going forwards. 2.3litre - very torquey, but only 4 gears. Went on a lads holiday in one at 18 and loved it and ended up buying it from my mates mum a few years later.
Honestly watching your videos makes me think your father is Russell Coight the amount of stuff that happens 😂 All Aussie Adventures time to hit the road!
Had me in stitches in the first five mins as usual just love watching you get stuck and squeezed. love the camera man laughing at you so much. keep it up loving this.
When making a bolognaise, just add your pasta to the sauce and it will thicken up and cook the pasta at the same time. We do this when camping to reduce the washing up and pan usage
Looked like a great meal in the end - definitely fab campervan chef! - can’t believe how much condensation there was all be it time of year for it isn’t it - imaging it was chilly too. Nice to see the vehicles still on the road and not a bad price really was it. Cracking. Have a great week, all the best, David & Rachel 👍
Hey Will I had one of these a good few years ago and it was a 4.5 berth ! If I could find a good one I’d swap my c class Motorhome tomorrow best wee van ever The push was over the back door upstairs you had a single down both sides and a small transverse bed over the cab area the gap was in the middle of the van and downstairs the bed went all the way from the cooker to under the steering wheel. God I miss that van but they are like rocking horse doo doo. And there was me the wife and three kids, ( I had 4 kids but I can’t remember where she went ) 10 out of 10 from me.
Will you found one. Where the hell did u find it ?! Always wanted one. Blooming brilliant. They did do a 6 berth version can you imagine where u get four berths in the roof. Brilliant vlog. Ok so in my younger days I had for a very short time a Morris Marina Suntor. A camper based on the Marina Van. Mine leaked like the Fiat did. See if you can find one of those. Every best wish. Brilliant. 🎉
Hi Will, that’s a really sweet little camper, I love it, it’s so vintage, love the colour, it’s sounds like a motorcycle which I love, cheap to run, cheap on parts if you can them. Overall brilliant 9/10 from me. Thanks Will ✌️🤟🏼👍🥰
I like it but it could do with a bit of tweaking. I’d definitely get a diesel heater in there and have a new pop up top made. Great little camper though.
I am amazed at how big the sleeping area is! I mean, you can actually fit in it. I was also surprised at how well the space was used in the seating and 'kitchen area' - you have certainly tried worse! What a clever 'tiny camper van'. Love it.
This thing would be great with a Fiat 0.9 TwinAir turbo swap, almost 3 times the power and over 3 times the torque! 😄 Would probably also sound similar somehow 🤔
Oh Jeez you are so funny. 😂 If anything I am learning about all theses different campers is what to avoid. I do like the Flippy upper downy seats. They should be standard in all campers.
Apart from the fact your spine might snap in a collision in that, in them driving seats ( although the flippy, flippy seat thing…. Genius!) bet Worlds MostBoring Motorhome has more appeal😑😑😑 kindest regards, most-boring-motorhome-owner ( for a reason ) 😂🤣😂🤣😂 great vid! Makes me appreciate mine more 😂❤️
Mate as a vanlifer myself in an old motorhome I think that's the f***ing funniest video you have done I loved it keep them coming👍 really made me laugh I know the pain🤠
Love that! Its the same sort of roof as fitted to my VW Viking - very space efficient but a bit temperamental and very prone to condensation when you cook ( the canvas is a weird rubberised material that is very water resistant but gets cold - and smells pretty horrid when it gets mouldy!).
Stafford my hometown and Shugborough is the best. It seems like you turned around just before the Essex bridge which is a nice walk across the river at the backend of Shugborough! Was there not long ago getting hissed at by a dirty great Swan.
I've started taking reservations at Williamo's, so if you want a table resereved drop a comment down below 😂
Can I book a table 😂😂
Not many takers here 👀👀😂
Think I will pass on that thanks. Don't fancy food poisoning anytime soon. Ha ha. I mean who cooks anything without salt and pepper 😂
Mm yummy, seems such a fantastico place! 😂😂😂
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Wow! Will, you've just sent me back in time. My dear old dad had two of these iconic little beast in the late 80s and the 90s. I still love to see (rarely now sadly) a little Fiat Amigo. Very quirky and compact, but tons of fun to be in, camp in and to drive. Dad's had the 800cc engines, so super economical, with that little engine right in the centre of the seats upfront. Thank you so much for this, I'm sitting here this evening with so many wonderful memories floating around inside my head. Cheers fella, keep well and continue with many more of these epic videos. 💕🙏😊
Thanks mate, I absolutely loved this camper minus the sleeping conditions haha! It was a lot of fun to experience
My dad had the amigo, similar roof (colour and shape!) Damp/wet roof always an issue especially when cooking ( boiling water for pasta big no-no! Steam condenses on cold canvas)
However, it was a fun vehicle and though I never camped overnight in it, I used it as a day van several times and always enjoyed tea or a meal in it. Engine wouldn't pull a greasy stick out of a dog's behind though! Best I ever got was 55 ish (think I qualified for membership of the dangerous sports club that day!)
No power steering means move the vehicle very slightly forwards or backwards while turning the steering wheel at the same time , you will soon get the hang of it . Also a pic of the original steering wheel would be good as it seems to be a little sporty number (completly age correct) but I bet the original was bigger 😉
Thanks for the tip I’ll give that a try next time 😂
I learned to drive before PAS. My instructor (aka my Dad) taught me, move the car slowly and the wheel quickly. Still do it now, 40+ years later.
This was really well done, felt like a Netflix episode, well produced and edited. The selfish part of me would like an extra 5 minutes to make it 25 minutes long, like a real TV show! Definitely one of your best yet 👍
Thanks so much, really appreciate your comment! A lot of hard work going into the videos to keep making them better and better
A friend had one of these in the early 90's. I think we got 8 or 9 of us in it once.
😳
😂😂 I would pay to see that
My dad had a 1981 model. Its roof externally looked identical but was hinged on the offside. The bed layout was three singles upstairs! One was across the cab, one pushed out and the third unhinged and dropped down from the roof, leaving a narrow gap to climb through for the three occupants upstairs. Downstairs could sleep two more! Just incredible that five adults, albeit one not too tall could sleep in it. Thanks for the video.
I love hearing your cohort chuckling away through the video.
😂😂
Those front seats are brilliant. Much better than the fath of swivel
First time I’ve seen seats like that, absolutely brilliant
This should be fun lol, its a old relic hope u keep warm in it, cheers mate!
An old relic but one hell of a fun vehicle
The Top Gear of caravan shows....love it 😂
😂 I’ll take that
I had an Amigo years ago. It was quite old and not complete. I slept in it a few times, on one occasion, it was in a gale and was rocking like mad. Sink had a hand pump, fed from a 20l plastic can under the sink with another for wast. Gas canister was in there aswell. I used it for my hobby and daily transport, unfortunately the breaks needed a lot of work and before I got around to fixing it some lowlife stoll the sink/hob out of it so it ended going to the tip.
06:57 There should be a small knob right in the middle down at floor level near where the choke lever is. Open that and heat comes from the engine in the back! You have extra dash mounted gauges that I have not see before too. Best thing about my dad's one was the sound system - plodding through Yorkshire in 1985 listening to Eric Clapton is a lifelong memory.
Man the editing is legendary, you really need a show of your own on TV! Great content! And the tasting was hilarious 😂
Thanks very much mate
I saw this on TikTok. Watched another 2 videos there. Clicked like on all 3. Then came here and watched the whole thing. Clicked like. And Subscribed! This is what social medial is all about, but you are doing it so well. Love that tiny van! It might not be quick, but the sound of that bomb proof Fiat engine 😂💚🤍❤
Hah cheers matey
Love it!
Next a Bedford Rascal?
No idea who one guy can eat so much spaghetti and still climb up to bed😊
Trying to get my hands on a Bedford rascal but they seem to be a rare breed haha
Perfect Italian way, and clearly broke the spagetti in half...
That's a mortal sin in Italy mate.
exactly what i thought 😭
He really broke the spaghetti!!!
MALEDETTO! 😂
😂😂
Sampling for if it needs seasoning before it’s cooked - recipe for needing to test the loo later 😅
Considering the tightness of these vehicles, Will would do alright renting in Japan or NYC😂
I had 2 of these! Second one was a fiat amigo - even quirkier roof on those, rigid not canvas and slid out both sides to make a massive bed twice the width of the van. Mad thing, wish I'd kept it!
Nearly bought one of these when I first got married, went on a cruise instead. Wish I'd bought it now.
I would love to own one of these
My uncle had one of these and used it to go on holiday with 2 kids sleeping down on the couch .For an Italian you can not cut the spaghetti when you cook them.
My grandparents used to travel Europe in a 1960s dormobile, which didnt look much older than that '84 campervan...which is strange.... I used to love the smell when I'd camp out in it on the drive as a kid in the 70's and 80's. Thinking back, that smell was probably damp and mustiness 🤔Oh well, happy days 😂
Haha that’s amazing, I would love to do a proper roadtrip in this vehicle in summer
I giggled all the way through this one, brilliant as alway😂
When making pasta try adding the pasta to the sauce before serving it is so much better
You’ve come a long way from fajitas in the galaxy down a cul de sac 😂
I like to think so 😂
Three out of five for comfort, hahahaha, I will take your ratings with a pinch of salt in future.
I have not laughed this much for a while though so thanks. In fact my sister had one of these in the 80's it was more polyfilla than anything else even back then and felt like you were in a tumble drier when trundling along the highway
Always take my ratings with a pinch of salt haha!
Your facial expressions are the best Will! Your shennanigans crack me up!
Hah thanks
Absolutely cracking up watching this, brilliant!
👊🏻👊🏻
Brilliant dude. 😂🤙
😍Hello! I see that the old FIAT-VAN is the size of a Japanese Kei-VAN!
Japan is still full of small Kei-VANs! I also enjoy converting my Kei-VAN into a DIY camper. An old FIAT-VAN! It's really cute!
Heyy Will, love that you love I have no words stay safe
You should've used the water hoovering thing you've got for the windows on the PVC material up top to dry it up xD
😂 good idea
Those front seats are genius!
They really are aren't they!
The Bilbos VW campers are also side opening but have a conventional pop-top bed
I love the flipi upi downi chairs
Same
Aww how cute van lovely size for small family nice cosy in summer what a laugh had on your stay in it 😂😂😂😂 loved your meal delicious ❤❤❤❤❤
Cheers Elizabeth
Enjoyable as always. Think a hobbit is best suited in this camper!
It really is!
You need to find someone to lend you a Bedford CF250! Similar vibes, though a bit bigger. Reverse and first are next to each other and every gear waggles like neutral. Never lift the clutch too quickly as when going for first at a junction is say it was a 70/30 chance of going forwards. 2.3litre - very torquey, but only 4 gears. Went on a lads holiday in one at 18 and loved it and ended up buying it from my mates mum a few years later.
It sounds epic, I’ll see if I can get hold of one
What an interesting 🚐🇮🇹
Sure is
That was one of my favourites mate, hilarious, querky van,crap weather,dodgy food, absolutely brilliant,loved it 👍🤘
👊🏻👊🏻
Driving italian retro vintage campervan fiat 900 switch 3 color italy and small compact rear engine campervan rival suzuki carry and daihatsu hijet
Good little camper.
I owned a pale blue one of late 1970's used it for one summer then sold it on and bought Bedford CF camper.
I’m looking at getting a Bedford CF next
Another unique one, love it. Stay safe, Will!
What a cracking little novelty camper 😂😂😂
Loved it! Just dont break the spaghetti in half😢
Mega,top camper 5*****
Honestly watching your videos makes me think your father is Russell Coight the amount of stuff that happens 😂 All Aussie Adventures time to hit the road!
😂 I’ve got no idea who that is but I’ll have to have a google
Nice one ,will, enjoyed that mate..Best wishes from Wales 🏴
Thanks 👍
That's one of the most unique vehicles I've seen.
And me
You might have been drier sleeping outside on a lounger with an umbrella😂😂🌂☂️
😂😂 you might be right
@@WillsWhereabouts ❤️❤️
That's my neighbour Andys camper, badass little thing 🤙
Amazing little camper
Had me in stitches in the first five mins as usual just love watching you get stuck and squeezed. love the camera man laughing at you so much. keep it up loving this.
Cheers matey
When making a bolognaise, just add your pasta to the sauce and it will thicken up and cook the pasta at the same time. We do this when camping to reduce the washing up and pan usage
I've never tried that before but will give it a go next time
@@WillsWhereabouts Just make the sauce a little bit more watery to then thicken when the pasta is cooking
Will you never fail to raise a laugh brilliant 20+ mins of entertainment.
That’s Steve
Awww we live 2 mins from the shugs
That tent needs Fabsil!
You were brave driving that. Did it come with pedals for the passenger to help get up hills lol
So funny😂I couldn't stop laughing
Looked like a great meal in the end - definitely fab campervan chef! - can’t believe how much condensation there was all be it time of year for it isn’t it - imaging it was chilly too.
Nice to see the vehicles still on the road and not a bad price really was it. Cracking.
Have a great week, all the best, David & Rachel 👍
You think it wasn't chilly? 😂
Cheers guys, definitely a chilly night with lots of condensation but so much fun
Omg that Spag bol looked bloody excellent ❤go Will
It tasted unreal
You have to try a Bambi sometime. Based on a Bedford Rascal. I'm only 174 cm, and I'm too tall for one !
I saw one of these the other day and couldn't believe how small it actually was
Great episode funny 😂
Hey Will
I had one of these a good few years ago and it was a 4.5 berth !
If I could find a good one I’d swap my c class Motorhome tomorrow best wee van ever
The push was over the back door upstairs you had a single down both sides and a small transverse bed over the cab area the gap was in the middle of the van and downstairs the bed went all the way from the cooker to under the steering wheel.
God I miss that van but they are like rocking horse doo doo.
And there was me the wife and three kids,
( I had 4 kids but I can’t remember where she went )
10 out of 10 from me.
Will you found one. Where the hell did u find it ?! Always wanted one. Blooming brilliant. They did do a 6 berth version can you imagine where u get four berths in the roof. Brilliant vlog. Ok so in my younger days I had for a very short time a Morris Marina Suntor. A camper based on the Marina Van. Mine leaked like the Fiat did. See if you can find one of those. Every best wish. Brilliant. 🎉
Hah I did indeed, where there’s a Will there’s a way
@@WillsWhereabouts Suntor Marina. Good luck. 🤣
My God if that's a 3/5 for comfort I'd HATE to see anything worse
Perhaps I was delirious from the lack of sleep
Hi Will, that’s a really sweet little camper, I love it, it’s so vintage, love the colour, it’s sounds like a motorcycle which I love, cheap to run, cheap on parts if you can them. Overall brilliant 9/10 from me. Thanks Will ✌️🤟🏼👍🥰
Hah thanks Catherine, I loved this one
Table for one at Williamo’s please! But I’d like garlic bread with my spag bol. That looked amazing!
Garlic bread on order chef
Wow your back. So funny love you
I never went anywhere 😂
I like it but it could do with a bit of tweaking. I’d definitely get a diesel heater in there and have a new pop up top made. Great little camper though.
A diesel heater would be a game changer
Great video again Will you probably been drier sleeping outside lol fun video ❤
😂 you might be right
I am amazed at how big the sleeping area is! I mean, you can actually fit in it. I was also surprised at how well the space was used in the seating and 'kitchen area' - you have certainly tried worse! What a clever 'tiny camper van'. Love it.
Really is a very modular little vehicle
Will,s love it . Your so funny .
You were 5 mins away from my house at one point! Not a place I expected to see you pop up :D
I’m here there and everywhere
This thing would be great with a Fiat 0.9 TwinAir turbo swap, almost 3 times the power and over 3 times the torque! 😄
Would probably also sound similar somehow 🤔
That would be epic
I’m straight on eBay looking for a fiat 900 van 👍🏼👍🏼
If you find one let me know
@@WillsWhereabouts 😂none anywhere
Can you find a Ford custom camper in this series? Would love to see if it's a liveable option
I’ll see what I can do
Your hilarious, I love your video's 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great video! Great fun as always aha keep uploading man! Loved it. Yet again I'll say Ben's laugh is amazing 😂
Cheers mate
Oh Jeez you are so funny. 😂
If anything I am learning about all theses different campers is what to avoid. I do like the Flippy upper downy seats. They should be standard in all campers.
Hah cheers mate
Great video again! 😂 Your morning face is priceless 😂😂
Next time, mix the sauce with the pasta (Like Italians do). Will taste even better!
Love it!
You should have used Pancetta bacon, not regular, which is salty and absolutely delicious.
Would have added the saltiness if needed
Only a few miles from my house this one. Would have come and had a beer with you had I known 😂
Hah next time matey 😊
125 ml is 1/6 of a bottle, or what we user to call "a glass".
Great video Will
Thanks Chris
Fix It Again Tomorrow... Great content though
Cheers
What a great little van. I'd have to install some heating though!
Love these videos 😂
Cheers Dom
Lovely. Could've fed a family with that spag bol. 😄
I had it for breakfast lunch and diner for the next week 😂
🤣@@WillsWhereabouts
A friend had the van version,and I lived opposite a FIAT dealer,with a red van on display.The rear engine not ideal for loading.
Apart from the fact your spine might snap in a collision in that, in them driving seats ( although the flippy, flippy seat thing…. Genius!) bet Worlds MostBoring Motorhome has more appeal😑😑😑 kindest regards, most-boring-motorhome-owner ( for a reason ) 😂🤣😂🤣😂 great vid! Makes me appreciate mine more 😂❤️
Haha I bet
I’m a perv too 😛 Let’s see it x
Mate as a vanlifer myself in an old motorhome I think that's the f***ing funniest video you have done I loved it keep them coming👍 really made me laugh I know the pain🤠
Hah thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it
I say you invest in an eye mask and earplugs! Also interesting that the graph of average height, you missed off both the UK and Italy!
Love that! Its the same sort of roof as fitted to my VW Viking - very space efficient but a bit temperamental and very prone to condensation when you cook ( the canvas is a weird rubberised material that is very water resistant but gets cold - and smells pretty horrid when it gets mouldy!).
It was the first time I had seen a pop top like this!
You should've had a window wide open to stop the condensation when cooking 😅 2 is better, get airflow then
Lesson learnt for next time 😊
Stafford my hometown and Shugborough is the best. It seems like you turned around just before the Essex bridge which is a nice walk across the river at the backend of Shugborough! Was there not long ago getting hissed at by a dirty great Swan.
🤣🤣 Well done! 👏 Cheers 🍻