Fiat 124 Spider 2016

2 Previous Owners, The socio-economic impact of Fiat 124 production should be studied as part of the school curriculum. Launched originally in the late 1960s, a 124 would remain in production, in one form or another, right up until 2012.What started as a fairly nice, but ultimately ordinary, small Italian family car would spawn a cultural icon that embodied everything we have come to know and appreciate about Soviet motoring. But what a Lada lacks is the Italian-ness that only a true 124 possesses.Fiat built a 124 for a long time, and throughout production, they made it available as a saloon, estate, coupe and convertible. It existed for Italy in the same way the Escort did in Britain: aspirational, yet attainable. But whilst much focus and love is poured onto the 124 Spider, it is the Sport Coupe that should catch your attention.This car is the last of those Sport Coupes, a third-generation CC model. Delivered new to an owner in Perugia in central Italy, it was loved, enjoyed and used sparingly. It was imported to the UK in 2015 by a specialist dealer who noticed it on a sourcing trip, its impressive condition catching his eye amongst other precious metals.Externally, the car is finished in Rosso Sierra, its original hue. The final generation of Sport Coupe was a noticeable departure from previous iterations. Sharper, boxier lines brought the design up to date. Sat on a set of glorious Campagnolo wheels, this handsome quad-headlamped coupe is a sight to behold.The interior is simple and designed with intention; there is nothing you do not need. The seats, which are trimmed in a very unique grey and red check pattern, are comfortable, and the rear seats feature an almost wraparound design, though it looks as if they have never been used. The original steering wheel has been replaced in favour of a wood-rimmed MOMO item, that is both tactile and stylish.Under the bonnet, you will find a 1592cc four-cylinder that produces a little over 100bhp. The engine has some pedigree, having been designed by ex-Ferrari engineer Aurelio Lampredi. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. 124s were uniquely modern for their time. With independent rear suspension and four-wheel disc brakes, they are far more advanced than you might expect.This car has been consistently maintained by DTR European Sports Cars. If a recommendation has been made, it has been addressed. Most notably, the car has received new dampers, new alloy wheels instead of potentially dangerous magnesium originals, fuel and brake lines and restoration work that involved cutting out small areas of corrosion, letting in new metal and refinishing.The restoration and paintwork was completed by Grove Group in Burgess Hill and alongside some ancillary parts and a new headlining resulted in more than £15,000 worth of renovations. The spend though has resulted in one of the nicest and best preserved 124 Sport Coupes we have come across, with an extensive and traceable history back to Italy, it is a truly unique opportunity to own a piece of automotive history. As with all our vehicles, an entire digital folder is available upon request and contains more images, walk-around videos, and scans of the service history. The car can also be viewed by appointment at our West London showroom.