Highlights
- Original example with 30 years of dry storage in California
- Only 80,000 miles from new
- Comprehensive mechanical overhaul after long-term storage
- Original instruction manual and board tools included
The Appeal
While Great Britain pioneered the two-seater four-cylinder roadster, it was the Italians who refined the concept into an art form. The Fiat and Alfa Romeo Spiders were both built by Pininfarina and fitted with frenetic twin-cam engines. They were excellent fun to drive.
Here we have an incredibly original 1979 Fiat Spider 2000 which spent 30 years in dry storage in California before making its way to Europe. Unusually, this US market example boasts an automatic gearbox, perfect for relaxed cruising.
The vendor notes that this car remains largely in its factory-original condition, with only minimal cosmetic refreshment, while benefiting from a comprehensive mechanical overhaul to ensure it's ready for immediate enjoyment.
Here we have an incredibly original 1979 Fiat Spider 2000 which spent 30 years in dry storage in California before making its way to Europe. Unusually, this US market example boasts an automatic gearbox, perfect for relaxed cruising.
The vendor notes that this car remains largely in its factory-original condition, with only minimal cosmetic refreshment, while benefiting from a comprehensive mechanical overhaul to ensure it's ready for immediate enjoyment.
History and Paperwork
- 1979 Fiat 2000 Spider Pininfarina imported from California after 30 years of dry storage
- Odometer shows 80,000 miles
- Original instruction manual included
- Complete with factory tools
- The vehicle does not require a Certificate of Conformity (COC) for European registration due to its age
- USA Title and Dutch import papers present
- Not registered or technically inspected in any European country
- Road registration in Europe is the responsibility of the buyer
The Condition
- Bodywork reportedly retains its original paint except for the right rear panel and tops of the fenders, which have been repainted
- Folding roof appears to fit well and is reportedly in good working order
- Clean, original and well-presented underside
- Slight corrosion visible in the photographs
- Interior remains completely original with minimal signs of use
- Dashboard appears undamaged and looks smart
- Original spare wheel remains unused in the boot
- Fitted with new white wall tyres on sports wheels
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre four-cylinder twin-cam engine
- GM three-speed automatic transmission
- Recently underwent comprehensive technical maintenance after 30 years of inactivity
- Renewed components include engine and rear supports, distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs and wires
- Water pump, timing belt and tensioner pulley replaced
- Fresh oil and filter change, new crankshaft seal and various gaskets
- Wheel bearings renewed
- Recent steering alignment
- Braking system overhauled with new master cylinder, brake hoses, refurbished callipers and new pads
- Suspension work includes new ball joints, control arm bushings, tie rod end boots and shock absorbers
- Fuel system refreshed with new tank, hoses and fuel gauge
- Radiator professionally cleaned
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