1980 FIAT 124 SPIDER 2000

KEY FACTS

• A classic Italian roadster; benefitting from a previous respray and offered for sale in good running order.
• Under the hood is the 2.0-litre twin-cam inline-four, which drives the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission.
• Built in 1980, this Spider has been enjoyed by its current owner for the past 10 years.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 124 Spider is finished with eye-catching red paintwork, a tan convertible top and two-tone cream and tan interior upholstery.
• It rides on the correct set of 13-inch ‘Cloverleaf’ steel wheels.
• The car is largely unmodified, save for its updated stereo and rear wind deflector.
• It will be supplied with its original repair manual and parts manual, a spare tire, a jack and a tool kit, as well as documentation of its service history since it was acquired by the seller.

CONDITION

• The front passenger-side fender was damaged and has since been replaced, and there is now no visible damage to the bodywork.
• The vendor notes that the car was previously featured in a TV miniseries, and a camera was taped to its bodywork. When this was removed, some of the paintwork also came away, and so the whole vehicle was repainted.
• Today, the vibrant red finish presents well, though there are some small stone chips and blemishes around the car.
• The chrome trim is in fair shape, but there are marks and patches of corrosion on the rear bumper, and the black plastic bumpers trims are scratched and scuffed.
• Its tan convertible top is in very good order, with no noticeable marks, tears or fading.
• Inside, the cabin is well-preserved, but there are various signs of the car’s age and use, with creases on the driver’s seat, wear on the switches, hazing on the analogue clock lens and scuffs on the door pulls.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults.
• The car’s last state inspection was conducted in August 2021 by Hines Auto Repair, who did not find any issues or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This 124 Spider’s most recent routine maintenance was an oil change and inspection.
• During the seller’s ten years of ownership, the transmission and carburettor have been replaced, seatbelts and a new heater have been installed, and the spark plugs have been changed.

SUMMARY

This 1980 Fiat 124 Spider 2000 is a charming classic sports car, which boasts elegant Pininfarina styling, a peppy 2.0-litre twin-cam engine and impressive handling. Benefiting from a prior respray and described by the seller as being in good running order, it should make a fun weekend driver for its next owner.

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