1985 Pininfarina Spidereuropa (post-Fiat 124)
1985 Pininfarina Spidereuropa (post-Fiat 124)
Lot details
Year: 1985
Make: Fiat
Model: Pininfarina Spidereuropa (post-Fiat 124)
Registration: B706 KJM
Chassis No: ZFR124DS05511111
Odometer: 2,929
• Fewer than 3,000 miles recorded from new
• One of just seven original right hand drive examples remaining
• Presented in superb condition and with excellent history
The Fiat 124 Sport Spider was designed by Pininfarina and styled in-house by Tom Tjaarda from 1966 right up until 1981, until which point Pininfarina took over both design and manufacture completely which can be noted by the Pininfarina badging on the boot (amongst other details such as 14” eight-spoke wheels) until 1985. The car is powered by a 2.0 litre, fuel-injected powerplant and five-speed manual gearbox which in its day propelled this lightweight roadster to a top speed of over 115mph.
This extremely rare examples represents one of just seven documented right hand drive 124 Spiders supplied by Fiat/Pininfarina Dealer Dennis J. Hands of Basingstoke. Ordered new by Mr. Grundy of Surrey in 1985, he did not keep the car long and later that year with just 767 miles recorded, it was purchased by PDH Garages Ltd. of Hassocks. It was destined for their private collection and remained there for some 35 years. Displayed regularly in their showrooms and only leaving for its annual MoT tests.
With just 1,183 miles, a change of management of PDH Garages saw the car change hands to an Italian car enthusiast who continued the preservation of this very special car. The current owner was a long-term owner of one of the most famous Feltham Astons and purchased the Fiat in 2022, since then, a total of about £7,000 has been invoiced including recommissioning, the instillation of a larger radiator, rack and pinion steering and bigger brakes. It has been cherished and enjoyed by both the owner and his wife on a variety of tours, but their love of the Aston marque has drawn them back and it is time for this very original Fiat to be enjoyed by new enthusiasts.
When one uses the word 'original', with this car, that is really quite a literal description. It includes the original owners book pack including the original PDH purchase invoice and car transfer documentation, an original Spidereuropa sales brochure. The original and complete factory toolkit and even the original umbrella that came with the car. In addition to these material effects, there is also an extensive history file. As a wonderfully preserved classic, this Fiat would represent a great asset to any collector or enthusiast but it really is so much more than this. Consigned by Edward Bridger-Stille
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