Lot details Registration No: WFE 36R Chassis No: 124CS10122307 Mot Expiry: May 2009
Introduced at the November 1966 Turin Salon, the Fiat 124 Sport Spider boasted a handsome two-door monocoque bodyshell that was not only styled but built by Pininfarina (though, Fiat assumed responsibility for final assembly). Borrowing heavily from its 124 saloon sibling, the newcomer featured all-round coil-sprung suspension (independent double-wishbone front / Panhard rod-located 'live' axle rear), four-wheel disc brakes and worm-and-roller steering. Designed by ex-Ferrari engineer Aurelio Lampredi, its four-cylinder engine featured an aluminium DOHC crossflow cylinder head. Progressively enlarged from 1.4 litres to 1.6 litres (1970), 1.8 litres (1974) and finally 2.0 litres (1979), the free-revvving unit was allied to four-speed (later five-speed) manual transmission. Incorporating such thoughtful features as intermittent wipers and a hood that could be raised in under twenty seconds, the Sport Spider proved a great sales success. A staple part of Fiat's model range until 1982 just under 200,000 are thought to have been made (though, over eighty percent were shipped to North America).
Finished in red with light brown upholstery, this particular left-hand drive example is variously described by the vendor as being in "good" (electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, wheels / tyres) or "very good" (engine, five-speed manual gearbox, bodywork, paintwork) condition. Reportedly "an ex-Californian car that was imported in 1999 and prepared by Middle Barton Garage (124 specialists)", 'WFE 36R' is further understood to have been subjected to "dry runs only" and "regular servicing" since entering the current ownership during 2003. Apparently treated to "a bare metal respray" five years ago and "a new soft-top in 2006", the Fiat is said to be "a very reluctant sale due to buying a property abroad". Riding on steel wheels, this stylish 2+2 seater convertible is accompanied by assorted bills and MOT certificate valid until May 2009.
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