Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is proud to offer a cherry red 1982
Fiat 2000 Spider. Fiat released their first Spider model in 1966.
This small, lightweight roadster was a direct competitor for cars
like the MG B or the Triumph TR6. The Fiat had quite a few items
that were technologically more advanced than the British sports
cars of the time. All Spiders had coil springs in all four corners,
where some competitors had leaf springs. They also had a twin
overhead cam four cylinder which was a rev happy and peppy little
gem. Displacement changed over the years and by '82 had grown to
2.0 Liters, hence the "2000 Spider" name. Also by '82 fuel
injection had been added which was also rather advanced for its
time. Where most of its competitors had 4 speed transmissions, the
Fiat had a 5-speed manual and optional automatic. Sprinkle in
liberal Italian flair, and this is the obvious choice over its
British counterparts. This particular 2000 Spider is a well
maintained low mileage example with recent restoration work. While
the odometer shows over 146,000 miles, the engine has had a full
rebuild less than 3,000 miles ago. When the engine was rebuilt, the
compression was also bumped a little to bring it up to 10:1. A good
example to start, the car has received a completely new paintjob
just to spruce it up back to its original glory. The body is
straight and solid and the red paint is not only eye catching, but
also perfect for this little Italian gem. The bumpers, brackets,
and headlight rings have all been rechromed, and there is a new
windshield. In addition to a fresh exterior finish, the interior
has also been updated with a new dash, upper and lower console,
door panels, and stainless gauge bezels. The seats are from a Mazda
Miata, and yes, the headrest speakers work. On the underside of the
car, we have new Wilwood front disc brakes, Koni shocks, and a bolt
in roll bar for both added safety and chassis stiffness. The result
is a beautiful Spider that runs and drives even better than it
looks. If you haven't driven a Fiat Spider, you truly are missing
out. They have plenty of power, handle like a go kart, and with the
top down they have a fun factor that you just can't get with a hard
top. These cars are a bit of a hidden gem of the classic European
car world. Snatch this one up before anyone else catches on. You
can see this 1982 Fiat 2000 Spider in greater detail in our Dallas
showroom or at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. Please contact
817-310-9400 or
[email protected] with inquiries.
