PENDING SALE!! This 1981 Fiat 2000 Spider is a rust-free California
car that has benefitted from a full restoration that was just
completed in the Spring of 2022. The Fiat 2000 Spider was one of
the last evolutions of this sportscar with its body designed and
built by Pininfarina. It also benefits from the larger 2-liter DOHC
engine with the efficiency of the Bosch fuel injection. This is a
terrific car for affordable fun. This Fiat 2000 was purchased new
at Massagli Motors in Daly City, CA by John Ray Leland of San
Mateo, CA on April 30, 1982. It remained in Northern California
until being acquired by its present owner, Michael OConnell in
Washington. Mr. OConnell set out to surprise his wife with the gift
of this Fiat after having purchased and restored several cars for
himself over the years. Basically, he felt a little guilty and
wanted to give her something in return! Mr. OConnell set out on a
complete restoration of the Fiat, taking the car down to its bare
unibody. Between his investment and the investment of its prior,
20-year California owner, this Fiat is now fully restored and in
very nice condition throughout. The livery is now finished in its
Rosso Cherry (Paint Code 136F) with the upgraded Robbins tan canvas
convertible top. The paint is likely better than originally
supplied by Fiat, although there are a few very small imperfections
upon close examination. The Paint has wonderful shine and luster.
We love the correct 13 Speedline wheels alloy wheels that give it a
much more modern look. Overall, this Spider is in very nice to
excellent condition and would be welcomed at any local or regional
show. The interior was completely removed during the restoration.
The floorpans were all checked for rust, but this example being
from California had no rust nor any prior accidents. Everything was
stripped and coated and Dynamat installed for insulation from heat
and noise. The interior is two-toned in Saddle Tan and Medium Beige
vinyl. The look is very elegant and works well with the ample wood
trim on the dashboard and the Ferrero steering wheel. The Veglia
Borletti instrumentation works well, and the interior overall also
looks very good to excellent throughout. The engine compartment is
in show condition due to the thoroughness of the restoration. The
2-liter engine and 5-speed transmission were rebuilt by the prior
owner and the differential and suspension were rebuilt during the
restoration. It is surprisingly tight and free of rattles. A
complete list of items restored is included in the photo gallery.
The Fiat is a delight to drive with its 102 hp and we encourage you
to view the test-drive video for this Spider. The undercarriage is
well presented and in excellent condition. This is one of only
4,747 Fiat 2000 Spiders produced for the global market in 1981. The
NADA Retail value is $36,600 and the Hagerty No. 1 and No. 2 Values
are $43,000 and $24,800, respectively. Included in the sale are
restoration photos, documentation, car cover, spares and all the
original owner's manuals and a service manual. For more details and
information, please call, text or email Harry Clark at
1.602.245.7200 or
[email protected] . The Spider is on
display in our Phoenix showroom.
