
The seller doesn't specify which year this Spyder was originally sold - but it probably doesn't matter unless you are trying to get into some specific vintage club or race. He does mention it is running HSR, VDCA & SVRA so we assume it is between 1966 and 1974 - but Fiat (and later Pinninfarina) built the Sport Spyder thru 1985 virtually unchanged expect for bigger bumpers and interior parts that are now missing on this car. Perhaps a sharp eye'd reader can let us known exactly what year this Fiat was born.
This Fiat is powered by an unspecified displacement (but it should be between 1.4-2.0 liters) inline 4 with dual overhead cams (the 124 was the first car to use the (now ubiquitous) reinforced rubber timing belt instead of a chain) and an aluminum cross flow head - fancy stuff for a street car in the mid 1960s. The seller leaves out some critical info on this build - but we assume its putting out something around 200 horsepower.
Inside this Fiat is all racing business - some aftermarket gauges and steering wheel along with a roll bar and racing seat. We assume that handling will be great with around a 1500 lb race weight and sticky Toyo R888 rubber.
This Fiat comes with a full garage full of spare parts, differentials, gearbox, engine, brake parts, etc. We think that at the current starting bid price it is quite a deal and are surprised to see no bids. The seller does say it isn't street legal, but it is sold with a title -so we wouldn't have a problem with driving this beast on the streets every once in a while.
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~ the first dismantled Fiat motor with a Gilmer-belt that saw i thought it was the greatest thing since money. precise and quiet, what a concept! ...until years later my Datsun 210 wagon skipped time. $400 to repair a $600 hoopty. my bad.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a great way to go racing. A vintage, italian sports car with no shortage of parts floating around on the market. Plus, it wouldn't be a crime against humanity if it got scuffed-up a little in the name of fun.
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