Highlights
- RHD conversion
- Comprehensive restoration completed in 1997
- Resprayed, retrimmed, mechanically overhauled
The Appeal
There’s no denying that Fiat’s 124 Spider is stunningly beautiful. Just take a minute to enjoy its well-sculpted lines and confident stance.
This particular example has been imported to the UK, converted to right hand drive and restored. Finished in a very tasteful shade of ‘Ferrari Dino Blue’, it still looks smart and sharp and will certainly make its next owner proud.
The History and Paperwork
- Manufactured in 1970
- Imported to the UK in 1990
- Converted to right hand drive
- Current owner since 2016
- MoT and Road Tax exempt
The Interior
- Retrimmed interior
- Tan leather in good clean condition
- Radio/CD player fitted
- Carpets replaced
The interior of this 124 Spider is a place of minimalist charm and elegance.
The simple veneered dashboard holds just enough gauges to give the driver all the essential information. The doors are artfully uncluttered and the tan upholstery is stylish throughout.
It remains in great condition, having evidently been used with care and respect. Even the quilted leather inside the glovebox is very clean.
The simple veneered dashboard holds just enough gauges to give the driver all the essential information. The doors are artfully uncluttered and the tan upholstery is stylish throughout.
It remains in great condition, having evidently been used with care and respect. Even the quilted leather inside the glovebox is very clean.
When the car was restored in 1997, the interior was treated to retrimmed seats, new wool carpets and a new dashboard as part of the conversion to right hand drive. The owner also specified a Fiat Spider 2000 steering wheel to be fitted.
All the fittings are said to be in fully working order. And the car benefits from the addition of a more modern stereo CD player. The only reported issue is some damage to the central gearstick surround.
To the rear, the boot is in good clean condition, and the spare wheel and jack are stowed neatly below the floor.
The Exterior
- Smart ‘Ferrari Dino Blue’ paint in great condition
- Chrome clean and well polished
- Clean underneath
The accompanying documentation states that the car was resprayed in 1997 in ‘Ferrari Dino Blue’ and we think this colour absolutely suits this Fiat. It remains deeply lustrous and smart.
A few blemishes have been picked up over the past 25 years, including a small, almost invisible, dink to the front of the bonnet and a small scratch to the edge of the driver’s door. But overall, the paintwork is very smart and presentable.
The chrome trim is clean and in good condition and the ‘biscuit’ soft top (new in 1997) remains clean and tight. And the wheels appear to be clean and free from scratches, with plenty of tread left on the tyres.
Underneath, there seems to be a minimal amount of surface corrosion, with no obvious major issues. The owner had this Fiat waxed underneath upon purchase.
All required welding was carried out during restoration.
All required welding was carried out during restoration.
The Mechanics
- 1600 engine fitted in 1997
- Fully mechanically overhauled
The Fiat twin-cam engine was fitted to many models throughout its long lifetime.
A refurbished 1600 unit was fitted during the 1997 restoration, along with a new clutch and brake overhaul.
A refurbished 1600 unit was fitted during the 1997 restoration, along with a new clutch and brake overhaul.
This 124 Spider is said to still be running exactly as it should, pulling well, accelerating strongly and stopping confidently. During the restoration a new exhaust was fitted, which still sounds throaty as it should do.
In all, this is a peppy little car which would be great fun on a summer afternoon run to the pub, or equally at home on twisting Alpine switchbacks.
Summary
The Pininfarina-designed 124 Spider is a fantastic example of how the Italians can make absolutely anything look stylish and classy.
Its understated silhouette is enhanced by just the right number of flourishes, like the twin bonnet bulges or the strikingly simple chrome bumpers.
Its understated silhouette is enhanced by just the right number of flourishes, like the twin bonnet bulges or the strikingly simple chrome bumpers.
This particular car offers a chance to acquire a right hand drive example, which has received a huge amount of care and attention during an older restoration, but still looks smart today.
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