NSU started off making knitting machines, moved to bicycles, then motorcycles, and eventually, they made cars. This 1960 NSU/Fiat Weinsberg 500 Coupe isn’t much bigger than a motorcycle and it’s a rare one. The seller has it posted here… more»
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Nov 21, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Dad’s Forgotten Car: 1973 Fiat 124 Sport
While I understand that some family members don’t want to deal with their parents’ old cars when the time comes to create some garage space, there are some vehicles that just seem too special to kick out of safe… more»
Oct 14, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Budget Ferrari: 1967 Fiat Dino Spider 2.0
In the world of sports cars, style and performance have traditionally been associated with certain marques, and those marques, in turn, come with a price. This exclusivity breeds comparisons, some legitimate, some less so. The Karmann Ghia was called… more»
Sep 21, 2021 • Exclusives • 19 Comments
My 1974 Fiat 124 Spider Sold!
UPDATE – Last night, George B and his wife came to take a look at the Fiat. I had a huge amount of interest in the car, George was one of the first people to contact me and he… more»
Aug 28, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
How Many Left? 1981 Fiat Strada
While it may be a surprise to learn Fiat actually sold this car in the U.S., this unusual Strada five-door was, in fact, a car you could walk into any Fiat dealer in 1984 and buy. The reason you… more»
Aug 19, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Take Your Pick: Fiat or Volkswagen
Amidst a warehouse full of vintage cars, this seller has identified three that are for sale. Two are of Italian origin (Fiat Spyder, 1200 and 1500) and the other is from Germany (VW Karmann Ghia). All three of these… more»
Aug 17, 2021 • Stories • 17 Comments
Stash Of Old Cars Discovered In Brazil
A group of curious teenagers found an old building in the Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil too tempting to leave alone, so they broke in to see what was there. To their amazement, they found dozens of old cars… more»
Aug 15, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Repair or Part Out? 1979 Fiat 128
The Fiat 128 was a small econobox built in Italy between 1969-85 but only imported to the U.S. from 1971-79. It would sell relatively well in the ’70s because the OPEC oil embargo drove up the price of gasoline…. more»
Aug 14, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1 Of 50: 1952 Siata 300BC Convertible
The Siata Company- or Societa Italiana Auto Trasformazioni Accesori for long- was originally founded in 1926 by an Italian gearhead named Giorgio Ambrosini, whose initial vision was to open a tuning and modification shop for Fiat cars and to… more»
Jul 23, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Bellissima! 1950 Fiat 1400 Orchidea Vignale
Coachbuilt cars based on reliable Fiat platforms offered buyers a dependable alternative to more exotic and sometimes temperamental Italian motor vehicles, while still adding the flair of a limited-production design. Though later Fiats became maligned in America for timing… more»
Jul 19, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Ready To Enjoy! 1978 Fiat 124 Spider
UPDATE – I asked Don to get us more photos of the underside and the trunk of the car. He was able to get the car up on a lift and took a number of photos. While under the… more»
Jun 8, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve Donation: 1971 Fiat 850 Spider
It’s difficult to say why seemingly decent cars and trucks get donated, but there are some standard reasons: the kids didn’t want dad’s project; there were no heirs; the owners were moving and didn’t want to deal with selling… more»
May 21, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Rear-Engine Drop Top: 1971 Fiat 850 Spider
Here we have a 1971 Fiat 850 Spider. The 850 was produced from 1964 to 1973 in sedan, coupe, and convertible guises. The 850 series was intended as a replacement for the Fiat 600, which was basically a larger… more»
Apr 30, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Beast Of Turin: 1913 Fiat S76 Record Replica
The need for speed is deeply ingrained in us as humans. We have consistently beaten our own predecessors at their own game–our own game–by building better, faster machines that bend the laws of physics to their will. Going faster… more»
Mar 29, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Only One in the U.S.? 1949 Fiat 1100B Cabriolet
Gray market cars have been coming into the United States for decades, but for different reasons. In the 70s and 80s, the import market was primarily driven by consumers who wanted the forbidden fruit, the high horsepower models that… more»
Mar 19, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Fiat-Powered: 1968 Siata Spring
Siata was a very interesting company and they made some absolutely gorgeous cars, such as this one. They also made some… interesting-looking cars such as this 1968 Siata Spring. Don’t get me wrong, I think they’re great and this… more»
