Short History of the Fiat 124 Sport Spider

[Tearanew]

I agree....the 124 spider never had IRS.

[theantiquegarage]

Just got mine! 1973

[darkstar9242]

Your pronouncing it wrong

[izzmasta5tousand]

@darkstar9242 matters? Fee-aht? fee-it? who cares?!

[dunnherrin]

The last year for these cars was actually 1985. Two models were produced in 85, one often referred to as a 85 1/2. They stopped importing to the USA in 1982, but a few of the 84 and 85 have made it to the USA.

[redishina]

The video is inaccurate. they state in '68 the rear axle was replaced with an IRS. I have a '74 and it has a panhard rod solid rear axle and wishbones at the front. To my knowledge all spiders were like this.

[ShreddinBullets1]

@redishina They also say they produced these cars from 1966 to 1982, they actually did them to 1985

[zapwatt]

Overall this is a terrific expo on the 124 Spider and every factoid seems to be more or less correct except that the 124 never had independent rear suspension EVER.

[mateelvtars]

The last Fiat 124 model is Lada 2107, is still producing in Togliatti, Russia... :)))

[rjgunther]

124 Spider NEVER had independent rear suspension....learn what your talking about before making the video...lol

[pushpull76]

Just one, the Abarth. :-)

[rjgunther]

Wrong, Fiat and Carlo Abarth originally had no connection other than the fact that Abarth bought Fiats, everything from the 500 up, and modified them for racing. No Abarth model was ever a stock Fiat until recently. continued.....

[rjgunther]

Abarth was sold to Fiat on July 31, 1971 and the racing team sold to Enzo Osella. Abarth became the racing department of Fiat, managed by famed engine designer Aurelio Lampredi, who became famous during his work for Ferrari. Abarth also prepared Fiat Group's rally cars like Fiat 124 Abarth and 131 Abarth. Aurello Lampredi later became world known for his design of 4cylinder DOHC engines for Fiat, including the one in the 124 Spider.

[rjgunther]

My point is that there was never a Fiat Abarth 124 Spider production car, so your statement about

the car having independent rear suspension is completely wrong....The car ain't a Spitfire. I have Triumph Spitfires, MG's, and Fiats, and they all have both quirks and advantages, but overall, all are nice rides (when they are running :) !!!....and yes, I have considered putting a Fiat DOHC engine in a Spitfire...lol

[pushpull76]

Where did you take this informations?!? Carlo Abarth was the official tuner for fiat rally car and, yes, there also was a Fiat production car called Fiat 124 Spider CSA Abarth Stradale in production from 1972 to all the 74. It's not a "racing car", it's a "street legal" you can buy at that time in a normal Fiat dealer. Obviusly, it was a good start for a lot of rally beginners and tuners but here in Italy you can see some of these cars untouched and running on streets.

[pushpull76]

@rjgunther Man....you can find what I said also on wikipedia. Check in production paragraph, # 1973 CSA 1756cc. This is the car which I'm writing about: a street legal car tuned by Abarth available at any fiat dealer.

Search with google images, you will find several images of this model.

[drigotechbras]

fiat is great....whish I could buy a fiat car in USA

[mig189189189]

Awesome video. Keep on with that good work!

[TheLivingDeadOne]

central NJ,..

[TheLivingDeadOne]

I was going to restore, but i cant,.So 78.5 fiat 124 65,500 orig miles, frame rot & the usual, Just started & drove it, I will most likely drive & beat the shit outta it after I spent another 500 last summer making it stop, cool, carb & rear brake rebuild, NEW front calibers that will most likely be removed & the old shit put back on. Oh & fedoro whatever racing brake pads since the basic pads suck,.& the points & condensors going back in,. Hmm,. What else can I strip off,. AC unit, what else,.

[TheLivingDeadOne]

twatteam,.. What a loser

[twatteam]

wow an underpowered rust bucket.

[squizzoo]

Oh good grief.

I bought several cans of good rubberized spray undercoating and sprayed everywhere I could get to and in the 8 years I had my 124 I had NO RUST PROBLEMS AT ALL. I even took off the bottom side rocker panels and sprayed inside them. I still do that on every car I buy and it makes them quiet too.

[squizzoo]

What's a Feee-et?

[cummins60]

i have a 2 litre and 5 speed awesome condition for 1000 bucks ,,any body need ..jerry

[rudi1889]

I owned at one time or another 5 different 124 Spiders nsold FIATs for a couple of years. I loved them as I have no other autos. They had character and were more fun than would be considered legal. I never had a major repair or breakdown althought they did require a certain amount of fiddleing. I wish I could find one now at areasonale price and condition. Avanti FIAT ! Viva automobili Italiani.

[firezombie69]

I have restored a few cars but never have had so much fun restoring a Fiat Spider, I love this car!

[vikSport]

I love these cars.

I have 124 too

[MainVuper]

Fiat 124 1800 Sport Coupe CC here :D

[madbiker53]

awesome cars for the time ;-]

[artofwheels]

classic work of art! 5 stars

[TheLivingDeadOne]

I really feel good keepin her alive, none I ever see, and hopefully may prove to be a p**sy magnet,. Woohaa

[TheLivingDeadOne]

haha,. My mistress wins, im restoring her,. got a great deal,. Im gonna keep her alive as my TLDO baby

[TheLivingDeadOne]

Anyone interested in my 78 124, 65k original miles. poor little guy needs restoration, frame has rot holes at the bends before the front wheels as well as the usual rust. Email me, car is in central NJ

[MavDude]

I have a '75 with a 302 Ford engine. Little car is a blast to drive, and embarrasses alot of Mustangs, Camaro's, ricers and the like. Check it out in my profile.

[pixieduzt909]

Aw... no sh!t bro.??? Was it almost impossible? I need some advice. I want to put a SB 305ci(CHEVY) in mine. I was just wondering if It's going to be worth the hassle...

[MavDude]

The firewall had to be moved back, transmission tunnel cut out and fabricated, it was definitely a lot of work. I didn't build the car, I bought it like that and am currently rebuilding it. I personally wouldn't waste my time with a 305.

[coreene]

My 1979 Spyder was my most favorite car ever. Saved my life when, 16 years later, someone illegally turned in front of me and my Fiat took the brunt.

[chickiesgrettagirl]

No !985

[River51]

Along with the other corrections listed it is worth noting that the cars came standard with four wheel power disc brakes fitted with an anti-slew regulator in the rear circuit. The styling was done by a young John Tjarda, an American working for Pininfarina at the time. He also syled the DeTomaso Pantera, Volkswagon Rabbit, and many others. The rear styling was inspired by the Corvette "Rondelet" show car of the early sixties.

[River51]

I bought my 79 in 1980. I still have it. It has changed little over the years except for the addition of speed equipment. I enjoy it just as much today as when it was new. It has always been garaged and not driven in winter. These cars were indeed rusters, but most cars from that era were.

[alfadoc]

Cool video, though some minor inaccuracies. 1967-69 cars had a live rear axle with a torque tube driveshaft; 1970 -on had a live axle with an open driveshaft, NOT an independent rear. Also, production continued through 1985.

[agnernai]

Why is my 1975 Fiat 124 getting 5 mpg? It also sometimes wafts the cabin with serious amounts of petrol fumes. Should I try to rear-end a Ford Pinto or what???

[Schamhaarfrisur]

90hp...haha i got 110 in mine

[foucle]

For 14 years I drove my '73, well past 100K miles—che bella macchina! One of the lovliest small sports/touring cars ever, they take some care and work, but what they'll return few cars at any price can match.

[davidldavid]

It's been 30 years since I sold my 1969 Green Spider...I miss it almost daily!

[badmad19]

ı have an 1976!ıt ıs the best ın the world...!

[tmoose007]

wow...the memories...I had a Fiat Spyder when I was in HS...kick ass time

[ikilldemons666]

i got a spider and a fiat 500 *party*

[oldbbstacker]

my 1982 fiat spyder has no rust but sits in the garage all winter- how sad.

[benbe71]

I have a 1979 fiat 124 sport spider XD.

[zielkerules]

i have a 1980 124 spider 2000

[2010soccer8]

i have a 1978

[Dentz55]

I have a 1968 fiat spider, currently getting restored :)

[dubdee]

i have a '78 too. currently getting restored!