Fiat 124 Spider 1979

7800 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
Fri, Oct 2, 12:09 AM (1 day ago) This is my 1979 Fiat spider. I have added a number of custom touches that you will not find in any other Fiat spider. It has a solid mahogany dashboard and matching steering wheel. The dash sports a speedometer and tach in front of the driver, plus a fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, cylinder head/coolant temperature gauge, and a very rare voltmeter, all matching Veglilla gauges with writing in English and Italian.The springs are International Auto Parts springs that lower the car and firm up the ride and handling. The front brakes are the new Vick's auto sports upgrade, which provides smooth, powerful, straight line stopping. The engine has been bored out and fitted with higher compression pistons. It has a chrome Vick's auto sports header, Auto ricambi gear reduction starter, new battery and a Crane Cams XR-700 electronic ignition system that is mounted on the drivers side of the engine bay, away from the exhaust heat. The carb is a new Weber 32/36 with electric choke, sitting atop an early, single plane intake. The cockpit has been lined with Eastwood Finishing heat/sound proof insulation. The stereo is a AM/FM/ CD player by Sony, with blue tooth, and a power antenna. The fuel cap is a Monza style flip up racing cap. Custom front and rear turn signals. I have been asked in the past, "where are the bumpers?" The federally mandated 5mph impact bumpers that were on the car, along with their mounting hardware, added close to two hundred pounds of dead weight to the car. The early versions of the Fiat spider had much lighter,and nicer looking bumpers, but those were replaced around 1973 by much heavier bumpers. The sharp eyed observer will notice that the doors are the pre-1979 type. These are from a 1978 spider, and carry the earlier style door handles that are very similar to the ones used on the Ferrari 250 series of cars. I have the original doors for the car if you want them. They carry the lozenge shape door handles that are the same as the ones used on the Ferrari 400. Fiat owned Ferrari in those days, and there was some sharing of minor parts from Fiat's corporate parts bins. The rear of the car now sports a very clean look. The trunk lock key hole, which was incorporated in the "2000" chrome badge has been completely deleted, and the trunk lock is now released electrically from a switch under the dash. The switch is only usable when the ignition is on.The wheels are vintage aluminum 13" Western Wheels. These were imitations of the classic Minilite wheels. They are shod with brand new Hankook Kinergy ST 175/70/13 radials. A spare, mounted on a stock Fiat steel rim is in the trunk and is in good shape. The front seats have been recently reupholstered, but the rear seat is original, but in good shape. The top is in good condition, and the plastic rear window is still clear, with some minor scratches and no yellowing. All of the rubber suspension parts have been replaced with new stock ones. No, I didn't use urethane bushings anywhere, as I never intended to race this car, but rather enjoy driving it on long trips. The car starts easily in any weather and pulls strong on premium fuel. I don't recommend using lower than 91 octane due to the higher compression pistons. The timing belt was just replaced less than 300 miles ago. I don't have the timing cover installed, and I have driven my Fiats many thousands of miles without them, but I have the cover, an aluminum one, for the next owner to install if they so desire.She does have a few chips in the paint here and there, but the car has never been in an accident, I know because I have taken her down to bare metal, and there was no damage. I hate to let go of her but I have a new project that I'm about to start and I have to thin out my collection. Any questions please ask. For those of you in California, I don't know what the current emissions testing laws are, and no, there are no catalytic converters so you will need to check with the local state and government authorities.Feel free to ask me any questions. Thanks for looking!

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

Fri, Oct 2, 12:09 AM (1 day ago) This is my 1979 Fiat spider. I have added a number of custom touches that you will not find in any other Fiat spider. It has a solid mahogany dashboard and matching steering wheel. The dash sports a speedometer and tach in front of the driver, plus a fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, cylinder head/coolant temperature gauge, and a very rare voltmeter, all matching Veglilla gauges with writing in English and Italian.The springs are International Auto Parts springs that lower the car and firm up the ride and handling. The front brakes are the new Vick's auto sports upgrade, which provides smooth, powerful, straight line stopping. The engine has been bored out and fitted with higher compression pistons. It has a chrome Vick's auto sports header, Auto ricambi gear reduction starter, new battery and a Crane Cams XR-700 electronic ignition system that is mounted on the drivers side of the engine bay, away from the exhaust heat. The carb is a new Weber 32/36 with electric choke, sitting atop an early, single plane intake. The cockpit has been lined with Eastwood Finishing heat/sound proof insulation. The stereo is a AM/FM/ CD player by Sony, with blue tooth, and a power antenna. The fuel cap is a Monza style flip up racing cap. Custom front and rear turn signals. I have been asked in the past, "where are the bumpers?" The federally mandated 5mph impact bumpers that were on the car, along with their mounting hardware, added close to two hundred pounds of dead weight to the car. The early versions of the Fiat spider had much lighter,and nicer looking bumpers, but those were replaced around 1973 by much heavier bumpers. The sharp eyed observer will notice that the doors are the pre-1979 type. These are from a 1978 spider, and carry the earlier style door handles that are very similar to the ones used on the Ferrari 250 series of cars. I have the original doors for the car if you want them. They carry the lozenge shape door handles that are the same as the ones used on the Ferrari 400. Fiat owned Ferrari in those days, and there was some sharing of minor parts from Fiat's corporate parts bins. The rear of the car now sports a very clean look. The trunk lock key hole, which was incorporated in the "2000" chrome badge has been completely deleted, and the trunk lock is now released electrically from a switch under the dash. The switch is only usable when the ignition is on.The wheels are vintage aluminum 13" Western Wheels. These were imitations of the classic Minilite wheels. They are shod with brand new Hankook Kinergy ST 175/70/13 radials. A spare, mounted on a stock Fiat steel rim is in the trunk and is in good shape. The front seats have been recently reupholstered, but the rear seat is original, but in good shape. The top is in good condition, and the plastic rear window is still clear, with some minor scratches and no yellowing. All of the rubber suspension parts have been replaced with new stock ones. No, I didn't use urethane bushings anywhere, as I never intended to race this car, but rather enjoy driving it on long trips. The car starts easily in any weather and pulls strong on premium fuel. I don't recommend using lower than 91 octane due to the higher compression pistons. The timing belt was just replaced less than 300 miles ago. I don't have the timing cover installed, and I have driven my Fiats many thousands of miles without them, but I have the cover, an aluminum one, for the next owner to install if they so desire.She does have a few chips in the paint here and there, but the car has never been in an accident, I know because I have taken her down to bare metal, and there was no damage. I hate to let go of her but I have a new project that I'm about to start and I have to thin out my collection. Any questions please ask. For those of you in California, I don't know what the current emissions testing laws are, and no, there are no catalytic converters so you will need to check with the local state and government authorities.Feel free to ask me any questions. Thanks for looking!

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	7800 USD
Make:	Fiat
Model:	124 Spider
Year:	1979
Mileage:	100000 MI
Transmission:	Manual

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Fiat 124 Spider 1979

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