Reader Filippo R had so much fun writing up this Fiat Multipla that he decided to send in another find from Italy. This one is another Fiat (it’s Italy after all), but this time it’s a 500. You can find… more»
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Jan 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 49 Comments
Would You dare? 1960 Fiat 600 Multipla
Reader Filippo R came across this Fiat project in Padua, Italy here on Subito. He also thought it would be fun to try his hand at contributing, so here is what he wrote! From Filippo – Found in a famers’ field… more»
Jan 14, 2018 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
Field of Broken Dreams: Fiat 124 Spiders
From Rocco B. comes word of a cluster of Spiders right in my own backyard, five Fiat 124 Spiders. Spiders don’t come in herds or prides, they come in clusters. One spider is from 1969, the other 4 are… more»
Jan 8, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Just Like a Ferrari: 1970 Fiat 850
Selling cars on craigslist does require some level of salesmanship to rise above the noise, and stating your vehicle’s shared qualities with the likes of a Ferrari is one way to do that. This rusty 1970 Fiat 850 certainly… more»
Dec 28, 2017 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
A Decade in Storage: 1968 Fiat 850 Coupe
Are there any rear-engine vehicle fans out there? No, not cars like a Pantera or Porsche, but like this 1968 Fiat 850 Coupe? I sure am a fan, although this looks like quite a project, maybe too much for… more»
Dec 23, 2017 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
Micro Mouse: 1951 Fiat 500 Topolino
At just over ten-feet in length, this 1951 Fiat 500 Topolino is perfect for me, even though I’m 6′-5″ tall. I can stick my head through the convertible top if I have to. This beautiful little machine is located… more»
Dec 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 29 Comments
Dusty First Year Italian: 1974 Fiat X 1/9
The grandfather to the MR2 and the Fiero, the Fiat X 1/9 has become a rare find for many reasons, but especially for first year American market cars. Very dusty from a 31 year hibernation, this 1974 looks like… more»
Dec 10, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Might Not Break The Bank: 1977 Fiat 124
I’m obviously missing my recently departed convertible. Given the opportunity to pen a column about an amazing Challenger, or a killer Macho Trans Am – why would I choose to present a little, dusty red 1977 Fiat 124 Spider?… more»
Nov 20, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Dreaming of the Coast: 1985 Fiat X1/9
This may be a highly personal opinion, but when I see forlorn cars in California, I can’t help but wonder if they once tore up the Pacific Coast Highway or visited the towering redwoods. To see this little Fiat… more»
Oct 22, 2017 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Track Support Potential: 1970 Fiat 850
One of my primary goals with the HiAce project I own is to convert it to a camper van for both exploring our nation’s National Parks system and also for attending a few weekend-long racing events each year. This… more»
Oct 7, 2017 • Auctions • 11 Comments
Stampede to Montana—Cheap Project Car Auction!
Reader Tim K. tipped us off to this auction, currently ongoing in Miles City, Montana, and it is a veritable treasure trove of viable project cars! Few of these cars and trucks run (although several “ran when parked,” of… more»
Sep 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
You Know What Fiat Stands For! 1980 Fiat Brava
Fix It Again, Tony! For many, it may be impossible not to hear that when they think of Fiat. In fact, I’m fairly certain someone is cursing me right now for bringing it up! By the time Fiat stopped… more»
Sep 11, 2017 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Double Bubble Discovered: 1956 Fiat Abarth Zagato
It’s not every day that a genuine Fiat-Abarth 750 “Double Bubble” Zagato shows up for sale, especially with as intriguing of a history as this car in Alaska has. The seller notes he has searched for this car for… more»
Aug 8, 2017 • For Sale • 47 Comments
First Year X: 1974 Fiat X1/9
Some cars are really hard to let go of. Whether they are rare, or they hold some other sentimental reason for making it difficult. The seller of this first year X1/9 is looking to let his prized Italian leave… more»
Jun 8, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Obscure Italian in Portugal: O.T.A.S. Grand Prix
This is a.. er.. umm.. It’s actually a.. um.. uhhhh.. Well, it’s a 1969 O.T.A.S. Grand Prix, a car based on the Fiat 850. This unusual car company has a somewhat confusing history, perhaps as confusing as the car design… more»
May 20, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Little Italian: 1967 Ghia 1500 GT
When most of us hear the name Ghia, the first car that pops into mind is the VW Karmann Ghia, but Carrozzeria Ghia built a number of incredibly beautiful cars over the years. This 1967 Ghia 1500 GT is one of… more»
