Fiat 131

Does anyone else have a soft spot for the 131 Mirafiori and SuperMirafiori?
Just been reading a magazine article about Fiats battles with Ford in 1970's rallying and it occurred to me that it has been years since I've seen a 131 out on the road.

Oh and the Russian rip offs don't count.

Actually I have an 131 Supermirafiori standing in the garage. The rear-diff is broken, but the car has only had a single owner and it stands completely original.
It has a little bit of rust, but nothing worth mentioning.

Someday I will hopefully have the time to freshen it up, and get her spinning. Already found the parts broken.

I'll post a picture once I get home. ;)

I knew there must be some good examples left out there in the wild. I think all the ones in the UK have either rusted away or been restored to pristine condition.

Oh and this appears to be my 3000th post.

Here is some images.. :) The mileage of the car is only 111.000km, since 1978! :)

http://www.ditlev.net/131/1311.jpg
http://www.ditlev.net/131/1312.jpg
http://www.ditlev.net/131/1313.jpg

And the people in the image is my dad and a friend of his.. :)

That only looks like it needs recommissioning. Is the underside in as good condition as the top?

Cheers to your dad and his friend. I like to see such enthusiasm...

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Originally Posted by Steve Webb

That only looks like it needs recommissioning. Is the underside in as good condition as the top?

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Yes, the underside is also very good. It is indeed a garage-queen! :)
Only problem is the rear-diff, and the engine needs to be taken apart since it is stuck. :)

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Cheers to your dad and his friend. I like to see such enthusiasm...

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My dad is indeed a car enthusiast we have a bunch of veteran & vintage cars. :)

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Originally Posted by Ditlev

and the engine needs to be taken apart since it is stuck. :)

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Thats just the perfect excuse to rebuilt it to a better spec.

Must be plenty of hot Fiat parts that will slot straight in there.

We still have quite a few runners here in Malaysia. Some completely rebuilt from ground up.

I have always been in love with the 131 Racing Abarth. Unfortunately the Abarth version never made it to our shores except for the 131 Racing 2000.

I have a 131 sport, that I am turning it into a GRP 4 replica.

Well you car sounds good.. I love the oldies because they are beautiful and they always remember us our past. Thanks for sharing the photos of you nice car. Now what planned for next?