Highlights

Fitted with desirable chrome-bumper look
Classic Rosso Red paintwork with tan roof
Only Two UK keepers
Recent work to brakes and suspension
Received new engine mounts and steering arms
Fitted with new stainless steel exhaust
Tax and MOT exempt

The Appeal

Celebrated for its elegant Pininfarina design and lively rear-wheel drive character, the Fiat 124 Spider remains one of the most charming Italian roadsters of its era. By 1983, the model had matured into a well-balanced classic, powered by the classic 'Lampredi' 1,990cc twin-cam engine and five-speed manual gearbox that deliver an engaging, driver-focused experience.

This car is a Pininfarina Azzura. The last of the original 124 spiders. With its improved materials and superior build quality Pininfarina improved on the original significantly. They transformed the dash layout and made it a true two seater. This car has been enhanced by the addition of the original style bumpers to replace the cumbersome American style crash bumpers and sits on a lowered and improved suspension.

This example, first registered in January 1983 and imported from the USA in 2015, is finished in Rosso Red with a beige interior; a timeless pairing that enhances its vintage appeal. It’s a two-keeper vehicle, now tax and MOT exempt, and MOT history suggests upwards of an estimated 27,000 miles on the clock. The vendor notes it has “been in storage with the original UK owner and garaged with the existing.”

Said to have been “resprayed in the USA,” the paintwork shows some imperfections throughout, including treated rust bubbles. It retains its original-style bumpers and grille, features 14-inch Cromodora CD-134 wheels, and benefits from a new stainless steel exhaust. The largely original interior shows age- and usage-related wear, but the seller reports a “new dashboard and carpets” have been fitted. The soft-top is described as functional, though “it would benefit from a new hood.”

Recent mechanical work is said to include brake and suspension overhauls, sports shock absorbers, and a replacement sump. According to the vendor, “the car drives lovely, starts first time and the gearbox is great but the car needs to warm slightly before reverse can engage.” Described as “stunning” and “an easy driving car,” this 124 Spider offers a delightful blend of Italian style, usability, and character.

The History & Paperwork

First registered in January 1983
First registered with the DVLA in November 2017
Last V5C issued in December 2024
1 former keeper
The vendor notes buying the car in April 2022
MOT records indicate an estimated mileage of around 27,000 miles
The car is reported as having “been in storage with the original UK owner and garaged with the existing owner”
Tax and MOT exempt

The Condition

Finished in Rosso Red with beige interior
It is noted that the car was once “resprayed in the USA but it's not a concourse finish with signs of overspray”
Some visible imperfections can be seen around the car including two rust bubbles at the offside front wheel arch and top of rear nearside panel that have reportedly been treated by the vendor
Original style bumpers
Front grille appears intact
New SS exhaust
Glasses and windows prove to be in good condition
14 inch Cromodora CD-134 wheels with 4 Uniroyal tyres could benefit from a light refurb
The underside of the vehicle appears straight
Engine bay appears as expected
The convertible roof proves to be functional, however the vendor advises it “would benefit from a new hood, although the current replacement hood is fully weatherproof”
Largely original beige interior is generally intact with usage- and age-related marks visible throughout including colour fade on the centre console
The vinyl seats display considerable wear and discolouration
We have reports of a “new dashboard and carpets”
Original instrument cluster and switchgear
“The mileage sticks and is therefore not accurate but the speedo, all dials, and switchgear work well”, says the seller
Electric windows are said to “work but passenger side is slow”
Air-conditioning model, however “it doesn't work and the heating is poor”, notes the seller
Panasonic single din stereo is said to have been “disconnected”
Spare wheel can be located in the boot

The Mechanics

2000cc 'Lampredi' 4-cylinder petrol engine
5-speed manual transmission
Rear-wheel drive
Recent work summarised below
The existing keeper notes “the car drives lovely, starts first time and the gearbox is great but the car needs to warm slightly before reverse can engage”
We’re also advised, “sometimes there are slight signs of oil on the ground but no apparent sign of any leaks”

Recent work advised by seller:

Overhaul of the brakes
New springs
New sports shock absorbers
Stainless steel exhaust
New engine sump
New steering arms

“The car looks stunning and is an easy driving car”, says the vendor.

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