Now for sale in the Houston showroom is this 1978 Fiat 124 Sport
Spider. The Fiat 124 Sport Spider is a monocoque, front-engine,
rear drive 2+2 convertible sports car manufactured by Fiat
Automobiles for model years 1966-1980. Designed and manufactured by
Italian carrozzeria Pininfarina, the 124 Spider debuted at the
November 1966 Turin Auto Show. Fiat later marketed the car as the
2000 Spider (1979-1982), and Pininfarina marketed the car at the
end of its production as the Pininfarina Spider Azzura (1983-1985).
This one is in good condition and shows well. This Fiat has been
refinished in cherry red paint that shines in the sunshine, it was
repainted approx.. 10 years ago but it still looks good! The
exterior trim, badges, & emblems are in great shape as well. The
car sits on brand new 15-inch Vick autosport wheels wrapped in 205w
Nitto tires. Looking at the interior you will newly reupholstered
vinyl seats, door panels, & carpet! The original dash is in superb
condition and is free from any major cracks or color fading & with
that new interior & the original steering wheel, you have yourself
a comfortable & great looking ride. The undercarriage of this car
is as clean as the top of the car showing the car is rust free.
Powering this Fiat is a 1756 cc 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that puts
out 116HP @6000 rpm. The bottom end of the engine was rebuilt
approx.. 10 years ago, the top end of the engine was rebuilt
approx. 1 year ago. It runs strong and shows plenty of life left in
her. The engine is coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox that shifts
smoothly and makes the car very fun to drive when banging through
the gears! The current owner has also completed several recent
service items on the car such as: a recent engine tune-up with new
spark plugs & wires, new fuel pump, new front frame cross member,
new motor mounts, new radiator with all new connecting hoses & new
14-inch electric fan, a complete new brake job with new
rotors-calipers-pads, new steel braided brake lines, new shocks &
struts on all 4 corners, the convertible soft top is brand new as
well, & of course the new interior. This is a great little fun car
to zip around town with and with all of the new service items you
should have years of stress free enjoyment! These are highly
sought-after cars with plenty of appreciation upside in the classic
car market in the years to come. For more information on this 1978
Fiat Spyder call the Houston Showroom at 832-243-6220 or email
[email protected]
