It can’t be too reassuring to the designer’s ego when a person has to say “not a kit car” while describing a 1970 Siata Spring. It would be like an architect’s pièce de résistance being referred to as a prefab. This… more»
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Sep 3, 2018 • Sightings • 26 Comments
Roadside Sighting: 1979 Fiat Spider 2000
Getting down to the roots of traditional Italian motoring. The land of hills, beautiful vista’s and possibly the worlds smallest cars. Fiat from Italy known for handbuilt Italian style on wheels with the famous Fiat 500. These little sports… more»
Aug 4, 2018 • Uncategorized • 4 Comments
Facelifted FIAT: 1970 SIATA Spring
Italy was home to a number of automotive tuning and accessory firms with names like Abarth and Nardi gaining prominence. One company that is less well-known by Americans is SIATA –Societa Italiana Auto Trasformazioni Accessori. An example of their… more»
Jul 21, 2018 • Uncategorized • 11 Comments
The Other Spider – 1973 FIAT 850 Sport Spider
FIAT’s 124 Spider likely ranks as the most recognizable American FIAT, making this 1973 FIAT 850 Sport Spider in Goleta, California a more interesting and unusual find. The economical rear-engine 850 came to America as a coupe or Spider… more»
Jul 10, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Now That’s Italian! 1986 Bertone X1/9
The Bertone X1/9 is likely well-known to any ‘70s and ‘80’s era mid-engine sports car aficionados out there. To the rest of us it is certainly familiar in appearance but confusing when trying to understand its origin. One’s initial… more»
Jun 25, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Never Seen One: Fiat Lombardi Grand Prix
Update 7/2/2018 – We were contacted by an individual claiming that this car is theirs and doesn’t belong to the individual that has listed it on eBay. While we can’t confirm that, we would encourage interested parties to proceed… more»
Jun 5, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1971 Fiat 124 Spider
As I’m sure a few of you are aware, I own a 1974 Fiat 124 Spider project that I’ve been slowly restoring. I probably should put an emphasis on the slow part because it’s taking me forever! While my… more»
May 9, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Mechanic Maintained: 1978 Fiat X1/9
This Fiat X1/9 is claimed to have been in long-time original ownership, serviced by one mechanic for its entire existence. The level of commitment and care is evident in the straight sheetmetal and original body graphics still in place…. more»
May 9, 2018 • Uncategorized • 34 Comments
Barn Find Fiat: 1960 Fiat 600 D Multipla
This 1960 Fiat 600 D Multipla “has been in covered dry storage for the past 35 plus years. It is very original and complete.” It sure looks like a great project van. It’s listed on eBay with bids of $2,700… more»
Apr 17, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Final Assembly Required: ’57 OSCA-Maserati Barchetta
The OSCA name is synonymous with major motorsports events such as the Mille Miglia on the international stage and the Sebring 12 Hours here in the states. A small company devoted to building competition-grade vehicles, OSCA traces its lineage… more»
Mar 12, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Abarth Conversion? Fiat 600 Project
The Fiat 600 is the slightly-larger sibling to the well-loved Fiat 500. Aside from sitting in both cars back-to-back, it’s difficult to discern how these two tiny Fiats are all that different, but the 600 is seen less frequently… more»
Mar 11, 2018 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Obscure and Extinct: 1980 Fiat Strada
Yes, this unusual Fiat was sold in the U.S. for several years as the Strada, a hatchback that was built on the aging Fiat 128 platform. Featuring styling that even today remains quite avant-garde (or polarizing, depending on how… more»
Feb 27, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Along Came A Spider: 1972 Fiat 850 Sport
The Bertone bodied Fiat 850 Spider is based on the humble Fiat 850. It’s a great example of how Fiat would take a plain sedan and turn it into something really special. Sadly, there aren’t many Fiats left on the… more»
Feb 26, 2018 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
Millecento Cutaway: 1958 Fiat 1100
This is one of the most unusual and yet one of the coolest car-related items that I’ve ever run across: a 1958 Fiat 1100 Cutaway. I have no clue what I would do with it but I would love… more»
Feb 20, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Euro Bumper Candidate: 1977 Fiat 124 Spider
Oh my, how those ugly U.S. bumpers change the looks of the pretty Pininfarina-designed Fiat 124 Spider. These are not terribly difficult cars to find, but this example is pleasingly straight and rust-free with only a coating of dust… more»
Feb 12, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Left High and Dry: 1979 Fiat X1/9
Looking at the listing for this Fiat X1/9, it appears to be abanoned in a vacant lot somewhere near Mesa, Arizona. While it’s missing some parts like a front bumper and its windshield wipers, the body looks quite dry… more»
