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1978 Fiat 124 Spider Convertible 2-Door 1.8L

Sale price: $5,500.00 make an offer

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Date: 2024-09-07

ginger suttle (from Lovelab=nd Colorado) offered usd

Car location: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1978
Mileage:
48,577
Engine:
1756cc
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1978 Fiat 124 Spider Convertible 2-Door 1.8L for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.05) based on 661 votes
1978 Fiat 124 Spider w/48K Miles

Up for sale is a very presentable and fun-to-drive 1978 Fiat 124 Spider.  
It is a sharp looking roadster that is looking for a good home.  This car is owned. serviced and maintained by Midwest-Bayless Italian Auto.
North America's premier Fiat specialists.   It is an unhacked. 80 to 85-point carthat runs. drives and looks great.  
>>This is a relisted item.   Previous auction sale was cancelled after winning bidder
decided not to view. purchase or pick up vehicle. <<   You can spend a lot more money and hundreds of hours trying to make
a "ran-when-parked" specimen look and drive like this one. or you can jump in and start driving right now!  

The Fiat 124 Spider is an affordable. classic Italian sports car. which when compared feature-for-feature to any other mid-70s roadster. is found to be more spacious. better handling and more affordable to maintain or improve. Fiat 124 Spiders have traditionally been under-valued against other makes. but those prices are now starting to rise due to Fiat's return to North America.
 

This vehicle has been owned. serviced and driven for a few hundred miles prior to sale by Midwest-Bayless Italian Auto. a parts and service specialist for Fiat and Lancia cars. The odometer shows only 48K miles. In short. it is now ready to become someone's reliable rag-top summer fun-car.



The crossflow DOHC 1800cc engine runs great and has excellent performance. The chassis rides comfortably around town or on the highway. It has a very presentable exterior and interior. with a simplified engine bay. This is a reliable. 'unhacked'. mechanically sound car that has a few minor cosmetic blemishes. With a little elbow grease. it could be a show winner. It is a great starting point for a first-time Fiat owner. or existing Fiat enthusiast.



Body

The car is in its original Giallo color. It has an older respray. and features black painted pin-striping.   It is a "5-footer" car that turns heads as is. but needs a fresh paint job to be a show winner.  



The body does not have evidence of previous collision damage. This car was driven in the elements for a period of time. and repairs to the fender
arches and rear quarter panels have been made.    The hood. doors and decklid
however. are pristine.


A few small chips have been touched up. and a bubble or two are present in the lower fender arches.   This car has minor cosmetic issues to resolve if and when it is repainted. but is not a "rust bucket".



Brightwork is in great condition. bumpers are solid. all ends intact. The floorpans are EXCELLENT and unrepaired.    Shock towers have a couple of blemishes. but are
not in any way "structurally compromised".



Engine

This car has an extremely clean engine bay with 1800cc engine DOHC engine. rebuilt 32 ADFA mechanical carburetor. mechanical fuel pump. fresh valve lash adjustment. new timing belt. tensioner and v-belt.



This car has the desirable single-plane intake manifold and a 4-2-1 exhaust manifold for increased performance.



Motor runs great. starts easily every time. no smoke or knocks. Note that this is a hard-to-find 49-State car that was not originally fitted with a catalytic converter! Air injection system has been >neatly< eliminated. The car has a single-muffler 2" sport exhaust that sounds great.



Fuel System and Electricals

Fuel tank has been inspected and cleaned. and filler neck hose replaced. Fuel level sending unit works correctly. All new hoses up front. along with new fuel pump and filter.



All electricals are in great shape. Original Marelli 55A self-regulated alternator with fresh battery.  This car's wiring is all original and has not been hacked.



Headlights are bright. all accessories and lights work. Ignition system tune-up has been performed with new cap. rotor. points. condensers. plug-wires and plugs.



Transmission / Clutch / Driveline

The 5-Speed manual transmission shifts flawlessly up and down. Clutch has just the right feel. This is a late 1978 car which was issued with the more robust 2. 0 Liter style rear differential. It is more reliable than the early-style diffs and shows no signs of leakage or bearing issues. Rear trans mount. driveshaft. flex joint. center support and U-joints are in good condition.



Steering / Suspension / Tires / Wheels / Brakes

Front steering system tie rod ends and steering box have been completely refurbished. The steering is tight with no slop at center. Ball joints. bushings. and wheel bearings are all in good condition with no noise or issues. Rear suspension checks out. with no worn components.

The car features period 5. 5" slot-style aluminum wheels that have hub-centric centering rings in the front. with matched BF Goodrich 185/70/13 tires all around.



This car drives straight as an arrow. with no vibrations or shimmy at highway speed. Brakes are extremely effective and quickly pull the car to a stop in a straight line without drama. New hand brake cables in the rear.



Interior / Top

Black interior is in GREAT shape. with one tiny abrasion on the driver side headrest. Original UNBLEMISHED soft padded dashboard with correct. original wood insets. Center consoles are in good shape with a simple AM/FM radio. Original loop carpet. Window regulators and handles work smoothly. door seals are good.



CLOTH convertible top is in good shape with no tears or repairs. but showing a little age. The rear plastic window is a bit hazy. A black vinyl top boot is included.

Top frame articulates smoothly and latches easily. Three-point seatbelts function correctly.



Trunk is clean. and includes spare tire. jack. tools and battery cover.

 


Additional photos or details are available upon request.   614-784-8870.      Local pick-up. or buyer-arranged shipping.


  

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Comments and questions to the seller:

from Shelley , dated 01 july 2019
I'm interested in this car. Where are you located in Columbus?

from Moses Schanfield, dated 26 june 2014
Is this car still available.

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