Contact only by telephone. And Now I build/ Modified Sand Buggy, its modified from Old VW type Jeep 181 The Thing. Im not sure what happened to that car after I graduated, but I assume it was traded on for another Italian, though the pickings were getting pretty slim at that point. Though conventional in every way like the 124 it replaced, the 131 was good at just about everything design wise good neutral handling, reasonable fuel economy even if the small-engined models were slow, and loads of room. I love the look of the rally car. A very elegant Pinninfarina design. Monza-style 15 wheels wear 195/45 Toyo Proxes T1R tires that were reportedly mounted in June 2018. 1977. Absolutely brilliant to drive, bomb proof well built mechanicals and a body that dissolved like a piece of tissue paper in the rain, combined with seriously crappy electrics. Essentially it used the original 131 interior with the new updates to the sheetmetal that the SuperBrava had. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The 2.0 twin cam ones are quick, and can be souped up. monetization_on. Your email address will not be published. Reconnected! The 78 ended up going to a junk yard, my X1/9 was sold to a friend and I lost track of the Brava after I sold it. Required fields are marked *. Also see Alfasud and Lancia Beta, similarly cursed. Free shipping. Panda Fiat Panda 100hp - black - 57 plate - 99k miles - 3850 3,850.00. Motorland is a licensed classic car showroom and one-stop service center. I own this exact car.Was cool to find this article a few months back. Considering the reputation of Chrysler dealers in the US and Fiat dealers in Europe, you can imagine the new corporate dealer training meetings as something from the stonecutters association from the Simpsons. $148.79, On Sale For: Ive read more than once that VW wants Alfa Romeo. I drove several of these neat 131 Fiats, near new with low mileage. Used Alfa Romeo 164 For Sale By Year. Id forgotten these even existed, they used to be seen regularly until about the mid 80s. front and rear crumble zones built in Having bought a 1974 Audi Fox, and regretting my purchase within a year, I remember looking at the new 131 at the Fiat dealership that was next door to the Audi dealership long before I traded my Fox for a new, 1976 Pinto. Shortly after after Fiat left the North American market, people here in Puerto Rico began selling them really, really cheap for fear of being stuck with a car that didnt have dealer support. The interior was spacious, comfortable and businesslike, and the engine sounded awesome. 1979 Fiat 131 Brava, restored as a driver! Not a ma . Dealer 25,000 Fiat 131 Abarth Stradale This ad shows one of the Bravas most novel features, the glove box. always loved the 131/Brava. About this product. Probably bigger than the trunks in some mid engined exotic machinery. I actually test drove one of these at a dealer in Orange County, California. Our Showroom & Service Center is located at 2564 Portland Road, Arundel, Maine on US Route 1. My BIL bought a Brava in Jan. 82, I bought a Celica. Free shipping for many products! The 131 was a very successful rally car, winning three . Easy financing available! The heart of the 131 Abarth was a modified twin cam, as many Fiat and Lancia rally cars would use for the next few years. No dings/dents. It really is a shame, the twin cam versions were a delight, especially if you got hold of a racing/sport or Abarth version. Runs and drives beautifully. Under the hood it inherited the 124s excellent family of engines both the OHV version (1.3 and 1.6L now) and (eventually) the Aurelio Lampredi designed Fiat Twin Cam. I really wish Im totally wrong! As a replacement for the more well known 124 it sold only briefly from 1978 to 1982 the Brava was the North American version of the 131 Mirafiori. The seller has driven 3k miles in three years of ownership, and total mileage is unknown. High Retail $14,550. Perhaps Fiat figured Brava would be easier to pronounce for us North Americans as the car dropped the 131 and changed its name on its way over the ocean. Email us at info@motorlandamerica.com. 3 years ago La Caada Flintridge, CA, USA. The regular 131s came in three body styles at first the 2-door and 4-door sedan, and the 4-door Panorama wagon. Show more. Tried to read all the comments but stopped about 1/2, to 2/3rds the way through. I'm hoping to not hear the ubiquitous F.I.A.T. $25.36. It was surprisingly fun to drive, especially after I put the 14 tires and wheels from a 1982 Spider on it, but not particularly fast since it didnt have fuel injection. My moms first car was an orange Fiat 124 Sport Spider convertible, purchased used from a neighbor. Your real-time updates could not be connected. If your reading this you know what the 100hp is like. $47.79, On Sale For: For a short time it was advertised as built by robots not Robbos (Red Robbo BLs bolshy shop steward). There was a dealership, Ansel Motors, that sold Alfa and Fiat and eventually Lada. Base Price $5,931. A clutch return spring that attaches between the clutch fork arm and the transmission body on all Fiat 124-series and 131-series with manual transmissions. They invented the popular car in Brazil when they put a 1.0 liter engine on the Uno, and every other maker followed then but AFAIK never outsold FIAT on the 1.0 segment. $6.79, Our Price: They still had that distinctive, gritty muffler sound anyway ! Not long after its debut, the 131 was also reworked into the rally-winning 131 Abarth, which greatly increased its profile (and is the most famous 131 today). Hopefully this will lead to the return of Alfa and a larger Fiat range! Any Fiat 131 article would be sorely incomplete without mentioning its very successful rally racing career. The 131 first bowed at the 1974 Turin show in October of that year, a particularly trying time for Italy as the fallout from OPEC, coupled with strikes, hyperinflation, and poor monetary policies threw Italy into a severe recession. I shake my head still to this day every time I think of that scene. 1969-1981 CHILTONS FIAT 850 124 128 131 BRAVA STRADA SERVICE SHOP REPAIR MANUAL. In 1979, the list price of a carbureted Brava sedan was $7,583 (about $30,860 in 2021 dollars). Seems to offer a similar charater in probably a much less expensive price point. Nothing but straight lines back here unless you count the trunk key hole. The 131 was a mid size front engined car, available in a variety of body styles including sedan and coupe. Be sure to post photos when you finish. $37.79, On Sale For: Why? Could use a mechanical restoration. Even here in road salt free New Orleans the Brava was a serious, serial rustmobile with electrical issues that would make Lucas, The Prince Of Darkness, proud. The highest I ever took it was 125 and I wasnt even to the floor, but I just didnt have the confidence in myself to chance going any faster in it, that and the Ford I was racing was already so far behind me that I didnt need to go any faster. We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry - including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. Brand. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Lot #57,517. Anyone else but me thinking, AMC, Hudson and the like? Brake Wheel Cylinder Rear (Fiat 131 Brava . When they come up for sale the asking prices do seem quite affordable. Last Fiat I had was a 124 Spyder a few years back. Bella! Michelin and BFGoodrich Tires are now Official BaT Partners. After that he moved on to Infiniti, which I guess produced more reliable oddballs. Spare components include a thermostat, brake master cylinder, and unused Brembo rear drums. to. Centralina Preriscaldo Candelette Fiat Panda Bravo Punto Idea 1.3 1.9 Multijet $72.11 Buy It Now , $63.10 Shipping , eBay Money Back Guarantee Seller: lemisit-0 (60) 100% , Location: Vibo Valentia, IT , Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 115766929243 . I rather like these for their basic, simple, but stylish lines. 1979 was a great year for imported car sales in the USA in part because of OPEC II and Fiat had a brand new model the Strada to help capture economy car sales (there were also still 128s in inventory at big discounts). Learn more. I havent seen a 131 in decades rust feasted upon them and suddenly they were gone, Datsun built a lookalike called the Stanza that rusted nearly as fast but the Fiats when running were a much better car without the driving issues that came from Japan, but there are none left. On Sale For: $16.79 Wheel Bearing Rear Axle (Fiat 124 Spider C. On Sale For: $19.79 Cam Timing Belt Tension Bearing DOHC 2.0L . If you truly love cars, you should know that Fiat has been successful for a very long time. New caramel door panels were fitted under previous ownership. Sadly he let it sit for so many years out in the elements, with a blown diff bearing for about 5 years to be precise. $28.79, Our Price: Ive been involved with Fiats since my very first car, which was a 74 X1/9. Our Showroom & Service Center is located at 2564 Portland Road, Arundel, Maine on US Route 1. Opinions expressed in this forum are those of the contributors and not of the website's owners, administrators or moderators who cannot accept any responsibility for the results of following any advice given by contributors. The car was roomy and airy, especially given its overall size. When they were current, I worked in the local Fiat/Lancia/Volvo emporium, and I dont remember any dissatisfied owners. On Sale For: $37.79 Alloy Wheels SET 4x Cromodora CD-66 . The Fiat Brava was very well equipped In Europe, during the 1978 model year, the 131 underwent a face lift and name change. (Turkish built and designed but using names from an antiquated Chrysler CKD arrangement or something). The 131 was a mid size front engined car, available in a variety of body styles including sed. For a car like this, I'd expect somewhere around the $4,500 to $5,500 mark would snag it. A very rare estate wagon. We carry exclusive, top-quality maintenance and . During that era, friends of mine also owned numerous Fiats. The U.S. 131 came only with a 1,756-cc twin-cam (also federalized for the Spider and Lancia Beta), a larger and more powerful engine than the Euro cars at that time, although it wasnt long before, given the success of the Abarth, faster 131s arrived in Italy. I dont excuse any company when they produce shoddy products, but I think that the reputation of a lot of companies have been sullied by folks who have 0% firsthand experience with those products. I admit being surprised by the CC clue but the only 131s I remember seeing on the road were the 2 door coupes. Something in the engine compartment had caught fire, so after they put it out, they just shove it into their field and left it, never looking into it. The 131 had a much longer and more successful life in Europe than North America. 00 original miles so needs refreshing. I was around 8 or 9 years at the time, and I remember that my dad purchased one, used it for a few weeks and sold it for a small profit. But the new 124 and new Alfa sedan are still extremely rare. Until 10-15 years ago they still were some of the most common older cars on the street, mainly metallic blue 4 door sedans and even the wagons were pretty common. 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