1981 Fiat 124 Spider 2000 Turbo

Vehicle Description

Offered for sale is this exceptionally well-preserved and increasingly rare 1981 Fiat 124 Spider Turbo, finished in a beautiful light blue metallic paint with a tan convertible soft top. This is not your average Fiat Spider — this is one of fewer than 700 factory turbocharged examples ever produced in collaboration with Legend Industries, making it a true collector's piece and a significant part of Fiat and U.S. automotive history.

🔹 Vehicle Overview:

• Year: 1981

• Make: Fiat

• Model: 124 Spider Turbo

• Mileage: 61,314

• VIN: ZFAAS00B6B8182606

• Color: Light Blue Metallic

• Interior: Tan with matching tan convertible top

• Title: Clean

🔹 Key Features & Details:

1. Factory Turbocharged Engine (RARE):
Unlike standard 124 Spiders, the 1981 Turbo was equipped from the factory with a 2.0L DOHC inline-four engine fitted with a turbocharger from Legend Industries, boosting power output to approximately 120 hp (up from ~102 hp in the NA version). This was Fiat’s only factory turbocharged model sold in the U.S. at the time, with limited production numbers — making this model highly collectible.

2. 5-Speed Manual Transmission:
Delivers smooth shifting and a direct connection to the road, providing an engaging driving experience. A proper sports car feel.

3. Original Cromodora Alloy Wheels:
Fitted with the desirable factory Cromodora alloy wheels, which are in excellent condition and add a period-correct sporty aesthetic.

4. Well-Preserved Exterior:
The body appears to be straight and rust-free, with paint showing excellent gloss and minimal blemishes. The bumpers are the U.S.-spec larger black rubber safety bumpers, which remain in great shape — no fading or damage. Chrome trim, badging, and lights are all intact and shine brightly.

5. Tan Convertible Soft Top:
The soft top is in excellent condition, showing no signs of tearing or fading. Rear plastic window is clear. Folds down easily for top-down cruising.

6. Classic Italian Design by Pininfarina:
Styled by the legendary Pininfarina, the 124 Spider is one of the most elegant roadsters of its era, with timeless lines and a balanced stance. The "Pininfarina" badge remains on the front fender as a mark of its design pedigree.

🔹 Additional Features:

• Power brakes and front disc brakes

• Dual side mirrors (manual adjustment)

• Clean and intact interior (dashboard, seats, and carpets in great condition)

• All lights, signals, and gauges are operational

• Period-correct emblems and trim pieces still present

🔹 Recent Maintenance & Condition:

• Turbo rebuilt

• Suspension bushings and replaced

• Clutch recently replaced

• Refinished by current owner approximately 12 years ago

I own an auto body repair shop, and the Fiat was brought to us as the result of a mild front-end collision in sept of 2009. The insurance company opted to deem it a total loss rather than repair, because of its age and the type of vehicle it was. The insurance company settled with the owner and chose not to take the vehicle. We were unable to contact the owner after numerous attempts over the years and eventually proceeded with obtaining ownership through the mechanics lien process and acquired a clean unbranded title in the company's name in March 2013. Because the Fiat was in good condition and the damage was minor, we proceeded restoring it. I've been using it to promote the business in local community events and car shows along with occasional Sunday afternoon drives. You can view the vehicle history report in the listing which verifies this in detail. Despite numerous objections from friends and family who think it's such a cool car and hope to inherit it someday, I've decided to sell it to thin out the large collection of toys I've accumulated over the years.