1984 Fiat Other

Convertible

2.0 Liter Fuel Injected

Automatic

ZFRAS00B8E5504858

Clear

Gasoline

RARE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (Mechanic reports only 5% of these cars were made with Automatic Transmission) Car is great condition. Car is a survivor (original paint, original top, virtually all original). SOUTHERN CAR - NO RUST! Nearly $10k invested in this car in the last 2 years correcting ALL mechanical and suspension issues (repaired brakes, repaired suspension, rebuilt transmission, corrected all fluid leaks, replaced radiator, converted/recharged A/C) . Tires are in good condition. Car is tight and sound. Roof is original and in good condition. Undercarriage of car has original dealer installed rust proofing which is in very good condition. Rocker panels and floor panels are original and in great condition. Car runs as good as new. Original owner manual. Shop Manual. Two complete sets of keys; cut from original key code (key codes provided with car) Issus with vehicle: 1. Driver seat leather was replaced by former owner 2. Small paint touch up on rear deck between roof and trunk Video of car idling available upon request. Additional high resolution images available at: http://1drv.ms/1gNoEKm Mechanic's name and number available - VERIFY CAR CONDITION! Brief History of Fiat Spider / Pininfarina Azzura Starting with the 1979 model year, Fiat changed the name of the 124 Spider to Spider 2000. A minor redesign included new front grille and hood, flush-mounted door handles, taller and wider tail lamps, and larger 14-inch wheels. For the first time, an automatic transmission was offered. Demands for a bigger motor with more torque prompted another bump in displacement - The new 1995cc motor used a taller block, larger crankcase and longer rods. An electronic unit replaced the points-style ignition. The last of the carburetored Spiders were 1979 and early 1980 models. These are the worst performers in stock form, but can be retrofitted with an earlier (1975-1978) intake manifold and carburetor. Fiat Spider Fuel Injection Midway through the 1980 model year, fuel injection replaced carburetors. Fiat used Bosch's L-Jetronic system, which was complicated, but helped restore lost performance while still complying with U.S. emission regulations. All models were equipped with a catalytic converter, which in good operating order worked well and caused little power loss. Air pumps, along with other emission-related hardware and their accompanying myriad of vacuum lines, were no longer needed. Pininfarina Spider Azzura These little Italian roadsters are fun to drive and easy to work on Due to numerous issues, Fiat stopped exporting cars to America in 1982. Malcolm Bricklin, the man behind the ill-fated sports car, launched a new company, called International Automobile Importers. Its specific purpose was to continue the import of both the Fiat Spider and the mid-engine X1/9. Starting with the 1983 model year, the Fiat name and badging were gone. For North American markets, the car was called the Pininfarina Spider Azzura. The European version, sold without a catalytic converter, was known as the Spider Europa. The Fiat Spider was now built entirely by Pininfarina, with redesigned dashboard and center consoles and minor changes in trim. The rear seat was replaced by a luggage shelf. These improvements also brought a higher price-tag, which did not help already low sales. Spider production ended in 1985. If you're looking to restore an affordable classic sports car - consider a Fiat Spider. Aside from the changes brought about by safety and emissions regulations, the Spider changed little in its 18-year production run. There are many aftermarket suppliers, parts interchangeability is good, and most maintenance can be done by the owner.