1970 Fiat 124 Sport Spider Convertible

This beautiful 1970 Fiat 124 Sport Spider Convertible is a wonderful example of a fully restored Italian sports car. The Fiat 124 Sport Spider is a convertible sports car marketed by Fiat for model years 1966 through 1985. It was designed by and manufactured at the Italian Carrozzeria Pininfarina factory in Turin, Italy. It debuted at the November 1966 Turin Auto Show.

This example was the product of a comprehensive restoration completed by a previous caretaker who owned the car from 2005 to 2024 — totaling almost 20 years. The restoration was finished in 2006, and the car has been driven 9,000 miles since completion. It has been extremely well-cared for and appears freshly restored. It’s in show-quality condition and excellent operating order.

The exterior of this car presents beautifully with its timeless design. Most Fiat Spider enthusiasts prefer the early examples with the flat hood and chrome bumpers. Prior to the restoration, it was in very good original condition. During the restoration, it was taken to bare metal and retains almost all the original sheet metal. There was a small rust repair on the front of the quarter behind the wheel well, and the rocker panels were replaced with new steel panels. The body is very straight and has excellent panel gaps. The hood, doors, and trunk close nicely.

The original Positano Yellow (code 208) was changed to a more vibrant Chrome Yellow (code 273). The paintwork is show-quality and finished to a brilliant shine. It features a new black canvas top with new seals. The front windshield was replaced and is crystal clear. The S. Gobain Securit stamped vent glass and door glass are in excellent condition. Everything on the exterior was restored or replaced, including the glass trim, wipers, antenna, headlight bezels, grille, front bumper, door handles, rocker moldings, tail light bezels, rear bumperettes, and emblems. The upgraded H4 headlights have individual relays for improved brightness. The car has a great stance on authentic 13” Campagnolo wheels sourced from Al Cosentino. The gray-finished wheels are wrapped in Pirelli Cinturato 175/70 tires with 2021 date codes.

The interior also presents beautifully in its original black color. The dash pad and console were replaced. The dashboard houses Veglia Borletti instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer, tachometer, clock, and gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The original Fiat wood steering wheel was replaced by a new Momo steering wheel, though the original is included. The bucket seats were reupholstered with new foam and black vinyl. New carpeting was installed during the restoration. It’s equipped with a Becker Grand Prix AM/FM radio. The trunk was restored and painted body color, with a rubber mat, spare tire, and jack tools.

The engine compartment is highly detailed and painted body color. It is powered by the original 1.4L inline four-cylinder engine, which was completely rebuilt by Lee Clark of the Barber Museum, a well-respected chief mechanic and machinist. It features a replacement carburetor and electric fuel pump for improved reliability. In 2024, the valves were adjusted, the coolant flushed, the oil changed, and the timing belt, alternator belt, spark plugs, and ignition wires replaced. It breathes through a replacement single exhaust system with a chrome tip. Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission that shifts smoothly. Both the transmission and rear differential were completely rebuilt.

The undercarriage is very clean and finished with textured paint for durability. The suspension uses unequal-length wishbones and coilover dampers at the front, and a coil-spring live rear axle located by a transverse link (Panhard rod) and two pairs of radius rods at the rear. It has upgraded springs and Koni shocks, giving it a slightly lower stance. It’s equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes. The front calipers were upgraded with a Vick Autosports Prima kit using Nuova 500 Fiat calipers and vented rotors.