- 1978 Fiat 124 Spider
- 1,756cc I4
- Weber 34 DATR Twin-Choke Carburetor
- 5-Speed Manual
- RWD
- Purple Exterior
- Tan Interior
- Upgraded Radio
- Convertible Top
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Electronic Ignition
- Electronic Fuel Pump
- Electric Cooling Fan
Italian drop-top sports cars are one of the purest ways to experience the thrills of driving in a raw, unfiltered manner. These cars are meant to dart about narrow streets and windy roads, using their light weight and small but eager engines to provide endless excitement. They are the antithesis of the large, hulking American automobile with its large V8 but lumbering progress. This is particularly so in the ’70s, when the Malaise Era meant that many of those V8s were strangled to under 200 horsepower but still tasked with moving 4,000-plus pound beasts. So, why not go for something that tips the scales at a little over 2,000 pounds (without driver)? Check out this reported 77,581-mile 1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider that’s up for sale in Washington with a zesty four-cylinder engine and a manual gearbox. It’s your ideal weekend toy.
Exterior and Interior
This 1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider comes in a beautiful hue of purple, and showcases its gorgeous Italian looks no matter where you choose to drive and park it. The car’s lines are the work of renowned Italian design house Pininfarina, after all. Furthermore, the car is a smidge over 156 inches long and 63.5 inches wide, making it supremely easy to place on the road. The car has got a tan convertible top that is easy to raise and lower, making it a convenient driver even if the weather looks a bit dicey. This particular car also rides on a set of aftermarket alloy wheels that look surprisingly fetching. The tan passenger cabin of this 1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider offers leather upholstery on its front individual seats and rear bench. That rear bench is really suitable for kids, as adults won’t be too comfortable there, but be glad that you’ve got a rear seat – many period sports cars simply didn’t have one. The dashboard sports wood trim, and there’s a push-button radio but nothing else to distract you.
Engine
This 1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider comes with a 1.8-liter carbureted 4-cylinder engine under the hood, with electronic ignition, an electric fuel pump and an electric cooling fan. Power goes to the rear wheels through a synchronized 5-speed manual gearbox. Meanwhile, four wheel disc brakes ensure that stopping power is superb.
The 1978 Fiat 124 Spider represents the classic Italian roadster formula with elegant styling, lightweight construction, and an engaging rear-wheel-drive layout. Showing 79,127 miles, this example is powered by Fiat’s 1,756cc naturally aspirated inline-4 paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, delivering the kind of analog driving experience that has made the 124 Spider a favorite among vintage sports car enthusiasts. Finished in a distinctive purple exterior with a tan interior and tan convertible top, this Spider combines classic Pininfarina-inspired design with enthusiast-focused upgrades including electronic ignition, an electric cooling fan, aftermarket wheels, and an upgraded sound system.
The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider Lusso brings classic open-top sports car appeal into a modern, compact package, pairing Italian-inspired styling with a turbocharged powertrain and rear-wheel-drive layout. This example shows approximately 40,096 miles and comes finished in Hypnotique Red over a Saddle leather-trimmed interior, topped by a black convertible soft top. As the Lusso variant, it presents the 124 Spider in a more refined specification, while the equipped Customer Preferred Package 22S adds to its configuration. For drivers looking for a small roadster with a traditional front-engine, rear-wheel-drive formula and the convenience of an automatic transmission, this 124 Spider offers an appealing combination.
The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Prima Edizione Lusso represents the very beginning of the modern 124 Spider’s return to the market and was created as a limited-production launch edition for Fiat enthusiasts. Restricted to the first 124 examples sold in the United States, the Prima Edizione was distinguished by its exclusive Azzurro Italia exterior paired with a Saddle leather interior — a combination not offered on standard 2017 124 Spider models. This example has traveled just 12,908 miles and showcases the defining characteristics of the launch edition, including the 124 Prima Edizione Package, Premium Collection Package, and Black convertible soft top. With its limited-production status, unique color specification, and classic roadster formula, this Fiat represents a significant piece of the modern 124 Spider’s history.
The 1978 Fiat 124 Spider represents the classic Italian roadster formula with elegant styling, lightweight construction, and an engaging rear-wheel-drive layout. Showing 79,127 miles, this example is powered by Fiat’s 1,756cc naturally aspirated inline-4 paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, delivering the kind of analog driving experience that has made the 124 Spider a favorite among vintage sports car enthusiasts. Finished in a distinctive purple exterior with a tan interior and tan convertible top, this Spider combines classic Pininfarina-inspired design with enthusiast-focused upgrades including electronic ignition, an electric cooling fan, aftermarket wheels, and an upgraded sound system.
The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider Lusso brings classic open-top sports car appeal into a modern, compact package, pairing Italian-inspired styling with a turbocharged powertrain and rear-wheel-drive layout. This example shows approximately 40,096 miles and comes finished in Hypnotique Red over a Saddle leather-trimmed interior, topped by a black convertible soft top. As the Lusso variant, it presents the 124 Spider in a more refined specification, while the equipped Customer Preferred Package 22S adds to its configuration. For drivers looking for a small roadster with a traditional front-engine, rear-wheel-drive formula and the convenience of an automatic transmission, this 124 Spider offers an appealing combination.
The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Prima Edizione Lusso represents the very beginning of the modern 124 Spider’s return to the market and was created as a limited-production launch edition for Fiat enthusiasts. Restricted to the first 124 examples sold in the United States, the Prima Edizione was distinguished by its exclusive Azzurro Italia exterior paired with a Saddle leather interior — a combination not offered on standard 2017 124 Spider models. This example has traveled just 12,908 miles and showcases the defining characteristics of the launch edition, including the 124 Prima Edizione Package, Premium Collection Package, and Black convertible soft top. With its limited-production status, unique color specification, and classic roadster formula, this Fiat represents a significant piece of the modern 124 Spider’s history.
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