For Sale: 1981 Fiat Spider in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo Convertible

"First known as the 124 Spider, when introduced in 1966, the car sported a 1500 cc DOHC four cylinder engine that over the years went up and down in displacement several times, with most of the cars sold in the U.S. being 1756 cc and 1995 cc, both variants equipped with a single Weber carburetor. Fuel injection was added to California cars first in 1980 and to the other 49 State cars later that year. About 700 turbocharged cars were factory authorized conversions by Legend Industries. These are quite entertaining and usually bring a significant price premium over standard Spiders." Hagerty.com

For consignment, a 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 turbo convertible with a title verified 82,726 actual miles. Along with the timing belt that was done in 2021, this car has received important service in the past few years and comes to you with the receipts, repair manuals and some literature.

Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area.*

Exterior
The double cowl on the hood is such a great design, they decided to keep it with the model refresh in 2017. They also kept the grille shape which, along with those humps, differentiates the face of this car from its British counterparts. This example wears two stage and aptly named Light Root beer Metallic augmented by gold stripes and the coveted Turbo designation on the rocker and since your eyes are drawn to the stripe, you may miss the Pininfarina crest on the rear quarter. Out back, the fenders almost come to a point at the corners underscored by a wrap around bumper under which twin exhaust tips emerge. Nice 14-inch wheels look ideal and are wrapped in 60 series tires with a mid 2020 date code. Imperfections include some wear and discoloration of the tan canvas top, inclusions, chips, some of the gold stripe missing, bubbling, and some deplating of the plastic wheel opening trim.

Interior
It's just a coincidence, and not an ode to the UK that the door panels are black and tan, smartly dressed like a well made Italian suit. Inside, the leather bucket seats are in great shape and the rear bench, more of a package shelf, also presents nicely. The vibrant front begins with a three spoke sport steering wheel fronting a wooden dashboard with Veglia instruments and a turbo boost gauge in the colors of the Italian flag. An AM/FM/CD radio heads up the center console which is also based in wood and houses the glossy wood handled shifter in tan leather boot, all in great condition. There's tan low pile carpet below and the trunk is finished in flannel gray.

Drivetrain
In the busy bay, we find a 2.0 liter DOHC turbocharged inline four cylinder pumping out 120 horsepower and injected via a Bosch L-Jetronic system. It's mated to a 5-speed manual which sends power to the rear axle with 3.90 gears. Power brakes and air conditioning are on board.

Undercarriage
Driver quality conditions are found underneath with some residual oil, soot, and typical metal oxidation. The single exhaust starts from headers and runs through an ANSA muffler on its way to the rear exit and there is no catalytic converter on board. Power disc brakes are at all four wheels and suspension includes coil springs front and rear with a 4 link included in back.

Drive-Ability
This quick starting Italian hits the test loop with tanta energia and tracks straight with its low center of gravity yielding nothing but fun in turns. Fully engaged with shifter, clutch, and gas, the comfortable cabin proves to be just that, and dreams of windy mountain roads come immediately to mind. All functions within this little roadster work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

Book your room in Maryville, Tennessee as the annual Fiat Freakout, the largest gathering of Fiat enthusiasts, takes place in June of 2027. As the new owner of this fairly uncommon and well sorted example of a Turbo 2000, you'll want to show it off, even if that's just at your local cars and coffee!

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Z-Italy
F-Fiat
A-Passenger Car
AASOO-Spider 2000, 2.0 Liter DOHC Turbo I4
B-Check Digit
9-1981
8-Fiat Lingotto, Italy Assy Plant
186388-Sequential Unit Number

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