1978 FIAT 124 SPORT SPIDER

KEY FACTS

• A well-presented example of the stylish Italian roadster, with a recent service at Middle Barton Garage.
• Under the bonnet is a 1.8-litre twin-cam inline-four, coupled to a five-speed manual transmission.
• It was imported from the US to the UK in 2016, and was acquired by the vendor around one year ago.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Pininfarina-styled bodywork with a mohair soft-top roof, tonneau cover, period-correct 14-inch Cromodora alloys and a matching spare.
• As a US-market car, it would have been fitted with larger bumpers and raised suspension, though the vendor has lowered the ride height and removed the federal style ‘impact bumpers’.
• Inside, it features a new dashboard and a modern but retro-styled Bluetooth-compatible stereo.
• Its original handbooks, toolkit and jack will be included, along with maintenance invoices dating back to 2016, two keys and a workshop manual.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its red paintwork was resprayed in May 2021, though the insides of the bonnet, boot and door shuts remain original, now presenting with a few small blemishes.
• Inside, the brown leather upholstery is in good shape and has a handsome patina, though the vendor has reported some minor heat-related discolouration to the headrests.
• Some of the interior chrome trim pieces are slightly corroded, and there is some light surface wear to the switchgear controls.
• The driver’s door lock is currently inoperative.
• The most recent MOT test was on 22 June 2020 at 39,214 miles, which was a pass with five advisories to monitor a slightly damaged nearside front seat belt, a fluctuating rear service brake, slight free play in the steering box, an inoperative nearside reversing lamp and a non-excessive oil leak. Except for the worn seat belt, these faults have now been rectified.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was undertaken in April 2021 at 39,700 miles, where technicians at Middle Barton Garage changed the engine oil and filter, before refurbishing the carburettor.
• The car has recently been fitted with a new clutch and gearbox main seal, also benefiting from a brake service.

SUMMARY

This Fiat 124 Sport Spider is a smart example of the classic Italian sports car, with a resprayed finish, Cromodora alloy wheels and recent maintenance at a marque specialist. Presented in good order, it would make a fun companion for top-down summertime cruising.

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