Fiat

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

Italian SUV? 1967 Fiat 500 Giardiniera

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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