

The Fiat 124 is a handsome roadster designed by Dutch-American Tom Tjaarda at Pininfarina and built from 1966-1985 (first assembled by Fiat, later by Pininfarina). Today the Fiat 124 isn't climbing the appreciation scale like a Porsche 911, but it certainly is worth more than an equivalent condition Pinto. Think of it as a rust prone and electrical gremlin infested Mazda MX-5 with a classic exterior.
The 124 is powered by a 1.8 liter inline four cylinder engine that in 1978 made 84 horsepower and 90 ft-lbs of torque. The Fiat engine was severely castrated during the early smog era, but at least it's mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox.
The Fiat interior isn't the fanciest thing on the block, but it feels old school and Italian when cruising around. Plus, you get two small seats in the back for kids/pets, something that most other small convertibles don't offer.
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There is a build thread on the GRM forums where a Fiat SpIder, Miata and Ford Ranger are being combined. Should be interesting to watch.
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Thanks for posting that Gianni! I've been scheming about just such a bastard (minus the Ranger engine).
DeleteMy dad has a non-running smog exempt Fiat 124. I have a wrecked NA Miata. My friend Karl has a 16-valve Volvo B234FT good for about 400hp. It pretty much builds itself from here.
Yeah, just like doing Legos with your kids. ;-)
DeleteRust prone = patina. Electrical gremlins = passions.
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