The Fiat 124 Sport Spider is a convertible sports car with two front seats and two rear seats with limited space. It was first introduced at the Turin Auto Show in November 1966 and produced until 1980 with various versions.
The Fiat 124 Sport Spider was produced by the renowned Italian studio Pininfarina. Initially, it was primarily sold in Europe and the United States. However, in 1975, the car was modified to better suit the US market and discontinued in Europe. It was not until 1983 that the Fiat 124 Sport Spider was redesigned for the European market and reintroduced as the Pininfarina Europa Spider.
The Fiat 124 Sport Spider that the group of journalists encountered in Hanoi was said to have been produced around 1969. It is highly likely that the car is equipped with a 1,438cc engine with a compression ratio of 8.9:1 and the ability to produce a maximum power of 89 horsepower at 6,000 rpm.
Here are some detailed images of the Fiat 124 Sport Spider in Hanoi:
The Fiat 124 Sport Spider has a length of 3,969mm, width of 1,613mm, and a height of 1,251mm.
The front of the car is designed according to the aerodynamic standards of that era and features a pair of iconic round headlights.
The nearly 50-year-old engine still operates quite well, although the owner has had to replace some parts due to corrosion.
The side mirrors are raised up towards the front.
The Fiat 124 Sport Spider features a foldable soft top, although this process has to be done manually.
The classic door handles have a nostalgic design.
Unlike modern sports cars, the Fiat 124 Sport Spider has a balanced design with similar front and rear lengths.
The car is equipped with a single round exhaust pipe.
The fuel cap is placed directly on the rear bonnet instead of the side.
The owner has kept the original rims, but the tires have been replaced with newer ones.
The Fiat 124 Sport Spider’s steering wheel features a slim and round design.
The car’s dashboard features a mechanical watch with two large dials indicating speed and engine RPM, and three small dials displaying fuel level, engine temperature, and more.
In addition, the owner has added an LCD screen and a DVD player for entertainment purposes.
The car has also been equipped with air conditioning for added convenience.
The Fiat 124 Sport Spider’s gear knob and 5-speed manual transmission.
The handbrake of the Fiat 124 Sport Spider.
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