The story of Fiat’s timeless Pinifarina-styled Spider (convertible), the elegand Boano-designed Coupé and Abarth’s hard-charging 124 Spider-based rally car.
In production from 1966 to 1985, the Pininfarina-designed 124 Spider was a huge export success for Fiat with over 170,000 examples being sold in the USA alone, whilst the 124 Coupe, styled by Boano, also enjoyed sales success throughout the world between 1967 and 1975. Both cars used Fiat's willing and technically advanced twin-cam engine in sizes ranging from 1400 to 2000cc. Towards the end of production the Spider even enjoyed supercharged performance in its Volumex form. Not to be forgotten is the 124 Spider's important rule in international rallying during the 1970s, when the cars created and homologated by Abarth were very successful and always newsworthy. Over 1000 examples of the legendary Fiat-Abarth 124 Spider were built and today, deservedly, these traditionally black-bonneted/hooded cars enjoy great status amongst serious collectors. Here, from an enthusiast author, is the complete history of these important cars, including motorsport. Also within these covers the enthusiast will find expert advice on which model to choose, restoration, clubs, specialists and what it's like to live with a Fiat 124 Spider or Coupe.
Fiat & Abarth 124 Spider & CoupT By John Tipler. Now available in this softbound edition! The complete story of the elegant Boano-designed Coupe, timeless Pininfarina-styled Spider, and AbarthÆs hard-charging 124 Spider-based rally car. Follow the evolution of the 124 from drawingboard to the end of production. All the background you need to purchase, restore and maintain any of the Spiders built from 1966-85. Filled with history, production, evolution and motorsport data. Foreword by Dante Giacosa. Sftbd., 8 1/2"x 10", 160 pgs., 206 b&w ill.,10 color.
A reference guide for owners and enthusiasts of the 1966 - 1985 FIAT and Pininfarina 124 Spider. Covers identification, evolution, controls and instruments, body and interior, carburetion, fuel injection, and all major mechanical systems. This third edition of Maintaining the Italian Roadster is a significant update of the prior edition. There are more servicing procedures and more details on the car itself. A generous outpouring of information from friends in the Spider community has led to modifications and improvements of some procedures and some errors have been corrected.
Fiat have built millions of vehicles since 1899 but the company is perhaps best known for its ability to produce small, economical, characterful cars. 'Great Small Fiats' traces this concept from the birth of the 500A 'Topolino' in the 1930s up the current Panda and a hint of the proposed Nuova 500. Each of the selected models are described in detail from their conception through to current ownership in the hands of collectors and enthusiasts. The chapters include practical information on buying and running a small Fiat and restoration advice for the older cars. Also included are Fiats built under licence outside of Italy and the Fiat-derived 'etceterini' coachbuilt and competition cars.
Obert's Fiat Guide is a compilation of ten years of C. Obert & Co's quarterly newsletter, Ciao! News. Written by the late Genevieve (Genny) Obert, the guide will "wow" Fiat, Abarth, Lancia and Yugo enthusiasts with fascinating and useful information. Divided into two sections -- articles and tech tips - the guide provides a comprehensive look at Fiats, Abarths, late model Lancias and the Yugo. Articles cover a breadth of topics from "The Field Spotter's Guide to Early Fiats" to "The ABCs of Fiat 124 Coupes." Tech tips are written with the unique perspective of a true Fiat aficionado, Chris Obert, owner of the Fiat parts and service shop, C. Obert & Co's (formerly called Fiat Plus). Enjoy the ride!
Essential Fiat 124 Spider & CoupT Martin Buckley. Subtitled: The Cars and Their Story 1966-1985. This book traces the Coupe and Spider models from theearly 14cc cars through the 16s and 18s, to the last 2-liter Pininfarina-badged Spider, including A barth versions. Contains special coverage of the cars in the US. Sftbd., 8 1/4"x 1 1/4", 8 pgs., 6 b&w ill., 6 color.
Here is a fact and picture-packed book dedicated solely to the Giulia GT in all its forms including the fabulous lightweight GTA racer. Now an updated, large format third edition which includes over 100 new images.
Offers vital advice for anyone seeking or owning any of these classic Italian cars: highlights the cars to buy and how to look after them.A huge variety of Italian cars have one important thing in common - the famous Twin Cam engine designed by Aurelio Lampredi. One of the most successful passenger car power units of all time, with a production lifespan of 32 years, it has also powered drivers to many victories on race tracks and rally stages, from minor club events to world championships. Owners and enthusiasts of these and all the other cars powered by the Lampredi Twin Cam engine will find much to delight them in this major expansion of Phil Ward's earlier book, Fiat and Lancia Twin-Cams.
During the 1950s, Abarth started work on modified components with a number of manufacturers, but it was for its collaboration with Fiat that the company became renowned.