1982 FIAT 124 Spider w/Fuel Injection and 5-Spd
By Midwest-Bayless Italian Auto
This car is sold - 06.12.24
Up for sale is an excellent condition 1982 Fiat 124 Spider, freshly refurbished, inside and out.
If you've been searching for a fully restored, turn-key, show-winning classic Italian sports car, look no further!
It shows 80,000 well cared for miles on the odometer, and has just completed a top-to-bottom, complete mechanical disassembly and refurbishment by Midwest-Bayless.
Every single system in the car has been serviced and replaced with new if needed.
This car has a factory fitted Bosch L-Jet fuel injected 2.0L engine that runs great, paired with a 5-Spd manual transmission.
You can spend a tremendous amount of time and money trying to get a lesser vehicle restored to this overall condition, or you can start driving this one, today.
Body and Exterior
The body is desirable, original monochrome "Cherry Red" and is not a color change.
The vehicle's exterior is excellent, it is an older respray that presents very well. The body is extremely clean and very straight. Overall cosmetic presentation is 90+ points.
The body does not have structural rust or evidence of collision repair. The main areas such as the front shock towers, rear shock towers and rear trunk wells are excellent and appear unrepaired.
Floorpans are solid!
The front grille and all front / rear rubber bumper trims are straight, clean and damage-free.
Original glass in all positions.
Engine, Fuel, Ignition, Exhaust and Cooling System
2000cc DOHC engine w/Bosch FI and Marelli electronic ignition.
The engine has been completely rebuilt to stock specification prior to sale and has less than 250 miles. Dyno sheets and video available!
Every other engine system has been serviced. New fuel pump, filter, injectors, high and low pressure injection system supply fuel hoses, coolant temp sensor, timing belt and v-belt.
Cooling system was fully serviced with new hoses, thermostat, temp sensors and water pump. Temps are perfect and engine bay is clean and tidy.
Electricals and Exhaust
New distributor coil, spark module, magnetic pick-up, cap, rotor, plugs, wires and ignition switch.
All lights and signals work as expected. All cabin switches, gauges and clock work as expected.
New exhaust system from the downpipe back, catalytic converter deleted, new center section and twin-tip sport muffler.
Transmission / Clutch / Driveline
The 5-Spd manual transmission was removed and rebuilt with fresh synchronizers and sliding sleeves. It shifts perfectly through all gears and reverse. Resurfaced flywheel, new clutch pack and clutch release cable.
Rear differential was opened for inspection, lash adjusted and new pinion seal and wheel seals. It is quiet. Driveshaft flex joint, center support, and universal joints replaced.
Steering / Suspension / Tires / Wheels / Brakes
Steering is tight, and car drives straight due to a total refurbishment of all suspension and steering components.
Front control arms have new ball joints and bushings, steering box has been adjusted, with no center play. New tie rod ends and center link. Rear trailing arms and panhard rod have fresh bushings.
Brake system has been serviced with new master cylinder, calipers pads, hoses, rotors, rear compensator, and linkage components.
14" Cheviot gold basket alloy wheels with center caps and new Uniroyal 195-60/14 tires.
Interior / Top
This car features original beige interior in excellent condition. No rips or tears on any upholstery, all panels match. New beige tan carpets.
Dashboard is uncracked, center upper and lower consoles are excellent. Wood trims are not weather damaged.
Seats have excellent covers and the seat frames are straight and unbent. Doors have manual window lifts and work correctly. Side view and rear view mirrors operate correctly. Visors are solid.
Excellent condition cloth Stayfast top. Top frame works correctly and folds up and down with minimal effort.
Rear Trunk
Uncracked battery cover. Carpet, spare tire and jack.
This car is available for $27,900 USD.
Contact us for more details.
614-784-8870 or email to mad.matt@midwest-bayless.com
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Additional photos or details are available upon request. Buyer pays all shipping costs.
Midwest-Bayless Italian Auto is located in Columbus, Ohio, and are a continuation of Bayless Fiat Lancia World, founded in 1971. We specialize in Fiat and Lancia parts, restoration and racing. We support most Fiat and Lancia models sold in North America including the Fiat 124 Spider, Coupe and Wagon, Fiat X19, Fiat 850, Fiat 128, Fiat 131/Brava, Lancia Scorpion and Beta (Coupe, Sedan and Zagato) and Yugo.