Italian Style: 1973 Fiat 124 Sport Spider

This next car reminds me of a time when classic European sports cars were sold for less than $5k on Autotrader print magazines found at your local 7-11 market (Autotrader stopped printing the English language version of their classifieds in 2013)...and unfortunately I've got to think that this car is either (A) already gone or (B) a scammers lure meant to catch a big fish.  Either way, I'm not biting.  But maybe I should? Find this 1973 Fiat 124 Sport Spider offered for $3750 in Santa Cruz, CA via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

1k: Saved From The Crusher: 1972 Fiat 124 Sport Spider

The Alfa Romeo...whoa...this isn't an Alfa...this is a Fiat...right...the Fiat 124 Sport Spider was designed by Dutch-American designer Tom Tjaarda and built by Pininfarina starting in 1966 and ending in 1985.  The 124 Spider was upgraded as the years went by for performance, emissions, and safety, but the same basic chassis, suspension, and engine was retained for the entire lifespan.   Today, a used 124 Spider is an affordable way to get into an Italian car with a sweet sounding all-alloy DOHC engine mounted up front. Find this 1972 Fiat 124 Sport Spider offered for $1499 at a junkyard in Sacramento, CA via craigslist.

2k: Repeat Offender: 1974 Fiat 124 Spider

The subject of this next feature appeared on this website in March of 2014 and reader PeteL chimed in the comments and said he picked it up.  We ended the original post (link here) with the statement: "What a beauty.  If it really is rust free and just needs the tank drained and carb de-gunked...this could be extremely well purchased at this price."  Well...it turns out that the engine needed more than just new gasoline and PeteL has put the car back up for sale.  Find this 1974 Fiat Spider offered for $2,500 in Renton, WA via craigslist.

5k: Vintage Racer: 1970 Fiat 124 Sport Spider

The Fiat 124 Sport Spider was penned by Dutch-American designer Tom Tjaarda and built in a remarkable multiple decade production lifespan starting in 1966 and ending in 1985.  The 124 Spider was upgraded as the years went by for performance, emissions, and safety, but the same basic chassis, suspension, and engine was retained for the entire lifespan.   Today, a used 124 Spider is an affordable way to get into an Italian car with a sweet sounding all-alloy DOHC engine mounted up front.  Find this 1970ish Fiat 124 Spider Vintage Racer currently bidding on ebay for $3,450 with 3 days to go, located in Virginia Beach, VA.  Tip from Don.

5k: Low Mile Survivor: 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider Convertible

The Fiat 850 Spider is a small rear-engine rear-drive two seater from Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino, built from 1964-1973.  An 850 Spider is a great inexpensive option for a low-budget classic, and this example is a low mile original owner survivor currently bidding for cheap!  Find this 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider Convertible currently bidding for $3,500 located in Orange, CA via ebay with 3 days to go.