Fiat 131 Mirafiori Sport (2 door)
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I thought I knew my dad's entire car history until this morning when he told me that he owned one of these thngs for a week back in the 90's as a donor for some project, but it weas just so unbelievably rusty it was useless and he scrapped it! Almost as bad as awhen his landlord did something so bad to him that my dad had his classic Alfa Romeo saloon and Saab 900 Turbo towed and crushed (they were abandoned in the car park, but nonetheless, still good cars) 
I am more than a little angry when I hear that story.
I am more than a little angry when I hear that story. 
On a slightly different note and just as tempting but more modern
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C50701
Just wish it had the Abarth badge on the front grille.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C50701
Just wish it had the Abarth badge on the front grille.
heisthegaffer said:
On a slightly different note and just as tempting but more modern
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C50701
Just wish it had the Abarth badge on the front grille.
I used to drool over Strada Abarths! It was because of the 7.9s 0-60mph time, which was seriously quick in those days.http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C50701
Just wish it had the Abarth badge on the front grille.
Alex said:
heisthegaffer said:
On a slightly different note and just as tempting but more modern
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C50701
Just wish it had the Abarth badge on the front grille.
I used to drool over Strada Abarths! It was because of the 7.9s 0-60mph time, which was seriously quick in those days.http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C50701
Just wish it had the Abarth badge on the front grille.
That orange 131 looks beautiful..
Anyone on here know of this car..?
rallycross said:
72twinc I saw the same car, never seen a genuine Abarth 131 in the flesh before, faboulous thing...
In fact it was the first thing we looked at! (which was a bit sad seeing as how we were still in the public car park)
some more pics wish it was parked in my garage...
In fact it was the first thing we looked at! (which was a bit sad seeing as how we were still in the public car park)
some more pics wish it was parked in my garage...
I had a Black one I'n late 94 . Sure the reg was GUL...W . It had been Suplied new by Radbourne Racing, who back I'n the late 70s / early 80s were Fiat Main agents ( later Renault ) . Was a very original car, had had a bit of patching over the years, but basically very sound. However the drivers door had almost dissolved, it was awfull, but she came with another Brand new Door, must be Gold dust by now .
I sold her very reluctantly via Motoring News to a guy who said he was going to put a Cosworth I'n her . Often wonder where she is now .
Anyone recognise it ?
An aquaintance had a grey one for a while I'n the early 80s. But they were always a rare sight .
I sold her very reluctantly via Motoring News to a guy who said he was going to put a Cosworth I'n her . Often wonder where she is now .
Anyone recognise it ?
An aquaintance had a grey one for a while I'n the early 80s. But they were always a rare sight .
neutral 3 said:
I had a Black one I'n late 94 . Sure the reg was GUL...W . It had been Suplied new by Radbourne Racing, who back I'n the late 70s / early 80s were Fiat Main agents ( later Renault ) . Was a very original car, had had a bit of patching over the years, but basically very sound. However the drivers door had almost dissolved, it was awfull, but she came with another Brand new Door, must be Gold dust by now .
I sold her very reluctantly via Motoring News to a guy who said he was going to put a Cosworth I'n her . Often wonder where she is now .
Anyone recognise it ?
An aquaintance had a grey one for a while I'n the early 80s. But they were always a rare sight .
I've got a 1/18 Bburago one, that I bought on holiday in Sicily as a kid in the late 1970s. It was may favourite toy! Blue & yellow OLIO FIAT colours. There's a similar real one doing the rounds with Slowly Sideways, so it might be at Race Retro this month.I sold her very reluctantly via Motoring News to a guy who said he was going to put a Cosworth I'n her . Often wonder where she is now .
Anyone recognise it ?
An aquaintance had a grey one for a while I'n the early 80s. But they were always a rare sight .
I ran a 131 sport for about 10 yrs, brilliant car, had no major issues with it at all, apart from constantly looking out for more tinworm. Funny thing was, the main shell never seemed to suffer from corrossion, whereas all the seperate panels (boot lid, bonnet and doors) always required some attention.
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