We're excited to announce our partnership with Club Nacional Seat 1430, 124, 124 Sport - one of the largest classic car clubs in Spain dedicated to preserving these iconic license-built vehicles.

For those unfamiliar with these models, here's what makes this partnership particularly interesting: the SEAT 124, 124 Sport, and 1430 are all license-built Fiats. They have sister models across Europe sharing the same fundamental design, which creates a unique opportunity - and challenge - for parts sourcing.

The License-Build Story

In the 1960s and 1970s, automotive licensing was common practice. Manufacturers would license their designs to be built in other countries, often with local modifications and different branding.

The vehicles Club Nacional Seat focuses on are prime examples:

• SEAT 124 - Spanish-built version of the Fiat 124
• SEAT 124 Sport - Based on the Fiat 124 Sport variants
• SEAT 1430 - Evolution of the 124 platform with SEAT-specific updates

These weren't just rebadged cars. They were manufactured in Spain with local components, sometimes different engines, and country-specific modifications. But at their core? They share the same DNA as Fiats built in Italy, Poland, Russia, and elsewhere.

The Parts Problem (and Opportunity)

Here's where things get interesting for parts sourcing:

Many components are interchangeable between the Spanish SEATs and their European sisters. A door handle from a Fiat 124 might fit a SEAT 124. Suspension parts could be shared. Interior trim pieces might be identical.

But some parts are SEAT-specific. Spanish market modifications, different suppliers, or local requirements mean certain components are unique to these vehicles.

The challenge? How do you find parts when your vehicle has multiple identities across Europe?

A scrapyard in Poland might have Fiat 124 parts that fit your SEAT - but they don't realize the connection. An Italian parts specialist stocks exactly what you need - but has never heard of the SEAT 1430 because it was never sold there. A German seller has a warehouse full of Fiat components - but wouldn't think to list them for Spanish SEAT buyers.

Why hank Is Perfect for License-Built Vehicles

This is exactly the problem hank was built to solve.

1. Reverse Part Requests Reach Hidden Inventory

Traditional parts marketplaces work like this: sellers photograph and list every component they have, hoping the right buyer will find it. For common parts on popular vehicles, this works fine. But for license-built vehicles? The system breaks down.

Sellers don't know which Fiat parts fit Spanish SEATs, so they don't think to list them for SEAT buyers. Parts sit in warehouses across Europe - available, but invisible to the people who need them.

hank flips this around. You post what you need. Sellers see your SEAT request and check their Fiat inventory. "Wait, I have those parts!" Parts that were hidden become discoverable. The connection happens naturally.

Browse parts for SEAT 124, 124 Sport, and 1430 →

2. Automatic Translations Break Language Barriers

Club members write their part requests in Spanish. German sellers see them in German. Italian specialists see them in Italian. Polish scrapyards see them in Polish.

No language barrier. No missed opportunities.

Our automatic translation system translates both part request descriptions and chat messages in real-time. When a Spanish club member posts a detailed description, it's instantly available in all seven supported languages - making SEAT 1430 parts discoverable even in countries where the model was never sold.

3. European-Wide Reach for European Cars

These vehicles were sold and built across Europe. Your parts supply chain shouldn't be limited by national borders.

hank connects buyers and sellers across the continent. Whether your SEAT 124 needs a part from Spain, Italy, Poland, or anywhere else in Europe - post your request and let the parts find you.

What This Means for Club Members

If you're a member of Club Nacional Seat 1430, 124, 124 Sport:

• Post your part requests in Spanish - they'll be automatically translated to reach sellers across Europe
• Tap into Fiat 124 parts availability - sellers will see your requests and can check their inventory of sister models
• Compare offers from multiple sellers - instead of accepting the first part you find (which might be wrong)
• Connect with specialists - who understand license-built vehicles and know what's interchangeable

No registration fees. No listing costs. No commissions. Just a direct connection between you and the parts you need.

For Other International Car Clubs

This partnership highlights something we believe strongly: classic car communities are international, and their parts sourcing should be too.

Whether your club focuses on license-built vehicles, rare imports, or models with sister variants across borders - hank's combination of reverse part requests and automatic translations can help your members find what they need.

If you represent a car club and want to discuss a partnership, get in touch.

Welcome, Club Nacional Seat

To all the club members: welcome to hank! We're excited to help you find parts for your Spanish classics, whether they come from Spain, Italy, Poland, or anywhere else these remarkable vehicles were built.

Your SEAT might be Spanish-built, but its parts network is European. Let's make finding them easier.

Visit Club Nacional Seat's website | Browse parts for your SEAT

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Happy hanking!

Robert - hank team