1960 Fiat 1200 "Vetture Speciali" Spider California Black Plate 19,000 Miles!

Okay everybody - they say the 3rd time is a charm! The first time we listed the car someone accidentally typed in a wrong bid way over my reserve price and scared many bidders away before Ebay could correct the error. The second time we listed the car. the high bidder could not come up with the money. so please be prepared to buy before bidding! This is our third and final attempt and we have even REDUCED the reserve substantially!!! You are getting an absolutely GREAT car for the money. so bid with confidence!

Formally presented for sale since completing a thorough mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment during the summer and fall of 2012. is this beautiful 1960 Fiat 1200 “Vetture Speciali” Spider. Originally purchased at a Fiat dealership in San Francisco. the car was driven very little since new. but remained with the original owner until his passing in 2009. His neighbor bought the car from the original owner's estate with the intent of bringing it back to its former glory. but eventually he was convinced to sell the car to us.

The cabriolet version of the 1200 or “spider” was restyled in 1959 and given a new body designed by the renowned designer Battitsta Pininfarina. The 1200 Spider was built by Fiat's Vetture Speciali (meaning: special cars) unit. and has amazing similarities to Ferrari's 250 GT PF Cabriolet of the same era (minus 8 of the 12 cylinders of course). Available at a fraction of the cost. the popularity of the 1200 Spider skyrocketed with sports car enthusiasts. A new 1200 Spider sold for $2. 95 and proved to be a rather prudent choice. especially in the American sports-car market. In 1960. the Spider was given a boost of power. with the 1221cc engine reaching a peppy 63 horsepower. Production of the Spider continued with few changes through March of 1963.

Now presented in a striking color combination of black paint with two tone red and black interior (available factory options at the time). our special little Italian dish is certainly a head turner. As you can tell from the pictures. a painstaking effort was given to ensure that this wonderful 19. 00 mile California original sports car was preserved and presented as if it just left the factory in Italy. The car has competed respectfully in two prestigious Concours d' Elegance events in Southern California. earning second place honors at the La Jolla Concours d' Elegance this past April. As great as this Spider appears in person or in pictures. she performs even better. The engine presents in as new condition after being rebuilt. resealed and repainted in factory colors with everything correct down to the stickers and oil filter cannister. The paint was stripped to bare metal with not an ounce of rust found anywhere. All chrome and stainless has been rechromed and refurbished. and all interior components: gauges. rubber. switches. handles and panels have all been reconditioned. To give an idea of how well preserved this Spider really is. the canvas soft top was replaced on the car in January of 1972 and is still in amazing condition! Seize the opportunity to purchase what is arguably the best original example of this model of Fiat in the world! Certain to increase in value in a fast appreciating European sports-car market. this special Fiat Spider represents a sound financial investment while providing classic Pininfarina styling and Italian panache and performance.

Unfortunately. pictures and the description of my car have been copied and have been presented on other websites without my consent (at considerably more money than my reserve).  Please feel free to contact me directly for further and most importantly correct information regarding the sale. We welcome and recommend any inspection of this truly outstanding machine. Please contact Tim at 760/717-3997 - you'll be glad you did!

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