1972 FIAT 124 SPORT SPIDER 1600 Lot n° 50

Chassis No. 124BS1 *0050461* - Iconic Italian spider - Interesting Giallo Oriente color - Functioning and duly registered in italy - Fiat's answer to the Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto Spider symbol of an era, rally icon, the quintessential sports car ideal for both shrewd drivers and novices, it is undeniable that the 124 Spider represented Fiat's sportiness worldwide. Tom Tjaarda's design for Pininfarina was a true evergreen that transcended the fashions of the time: in fact, the 124 Sport Spider was produced from 1966 until 1985 and maintained a line that was always fresh and current. This small Fiat sports car was able to win over the American public in particular, who particularly appreciated it. This 1972 example was imported in November 2006 to Italy. Painted in the eye-catching Giallo Oriente hue, it is in good condition: from a visual inspection conducted in February 2023 and shows no traces of rust or possible restoration work. The car has new interior carpeting, while the seats are of the period while the bottoms show no corrosion. It should be noted that at some point in its life this 124 suffered a bump in the front end, which was later repaired. The car has had a recent service. It is missing some body parts such as steel sill strips and door sills but retains a good level of originality. It mounts its correct type 125BC.000 compliant engine for the model. This 124 was repainted a few years ago is in good overall condition and is a perfect car for the warm weather just around the corner. Iconic Italian spider Interesting Giallo Oriente color Running and duly registered in Italy Fiat's answer to the Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto Spider symbol of an era, rally icon, the sportscar par excellence ideal for both experienced drivers and novices, it is undeniable that the 124 Spider has represented Fiat's sportiness throughout the world. Tom Tjaarda's design for Pininfarina was a true 'evergreen' that transcended the fashions of the time: in fact, the 124 Sport Spider was produced from 1966 until 1985 and maintained a line that was always fresh and up-to-date. This small Fiat sports car especially appealed to the American public, who particularly appreciated it. This 1972 example was imported to Italy in November 2006. Painted in the eye-catching Giallo Oriente hue, it is in good condition: a visual inspection conducted in February 2023 showed no traces of rust or possible restoration work. The car has new carpeting in the interior, while the seats are from the period and the bottoms show no corrosion. It should be noted that at some point in its life this 124 suffered a collision at the front, which was subsequently repaired. The car has recently had a service. It is missing some body parts such as steel door sills and door sills but retains a good level of originality. It is fitted with its correct type 125BC.000 compliant engine for the model. This 124 was repainted a few years ago, is in good overall condition and is a perfect car for the upcoming summer season.