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- 1981 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
1981 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
Lot Number: 560
1981 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
Astonishingly pretty, Farina-designed, little Fiat roadster.
- Sold for: £14,430
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th September, 2021 at 11.00am BST at
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BODY COLOUR
Cream -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
SVR 686W -
ODOMETER READING
49847 Miles
SUMMARY
Astonishingly pretty, Farina-designed, little Fiat roadster.
DESCRIPTION
- Classic Italianate bodywork by Pininfarina on the Fiat 124 Coupé platform
- Free-revving, DOHC 1.8-litre, Lampredi-designed 4-cylinder engine, four-wheel disc brakes and a 5-speed gearbox
- Imported from Colorado in late 2017 after being used as a daily driver by its American custodian
- Recent works since arrival in the UK include a bare metal respray completed in its original colour of Ivory and a full retrim with seats finished in Saffron Hide complemented by new carpets
- A full mechanical inspection was carried out by 124 specialists DTR in Surrey including a replacement steering box and suspension and brake overhaul
- Used by its current owner for extended excursions from the UK to his home in Barcelona taking in the delights of Europe, Sardinia and the Italian and French Riviera on route, covering some 5,000 totally reliable miles whilst turning heads along the way
- Correctly UK registered and presented with a current V5c registration document and an MOT current until July 2022 issued without advisories
- A now rare and desirable Fiat that has clearly been cherished and maintained to the highest of standards by its fastidious owner
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 560
- Make
- FIAT
- Model
- 124 SPORT SPIDER
- Registration Number
- SVR 686W
- MOT Expiry
- 11/09/2021
- Chassis Number
- ZFAASOOBSB8179874
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Cream
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
CONTACTSCORE:
110 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Very good paintwork in original colour without scratches, dents with very minor rust spot between panels. Rot free underside, waxoiled.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
New carpets, seats etc. Retro stereo fitted.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Runs / sounds great.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
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Electrics
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Vehicle History
Restoration Notes
Bare metal respray, new leather seats, carpets, hood. Mechanical overhaul at DTR in Surrey.
Import Notes
Imported from the United States in late 2017. Now UK registered. MOT'd and taxed.
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Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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