Fiat & Abarth 124 Spider & Coupé (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Johnny Tipler

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845849973 ISBN 13: 9781845849979

Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd., 2016

Synopsis

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 Coupé, 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 Coupé.

About this title

About the Author:

Johnny Tipler has had a lifelong love affair with Italian cars, which includes club motor racing. He has had over 38 books published, as well as being a professional motoring journalist and photographer. In the past, he was Press Officer for John Player Motorsport and has worked in the Brands Hatch Press Office. Johnny is based in Norfolk, England, is married and has four children.

About this edition

• Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd.
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1845849973
• ISBN 13: 9781845849979
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160