Friday 10th June 2016

Fiat 124 Spider: Pic Of The Week

The spirit Fiat has channelled into its new 124 Spider in a period press pic of the original

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Fiat is totally upfront about the new 124 Spider cashing in on the heritage of the original. And, after driving it earlier in the week, it seems it's been successful. No, the new Spider isn't a sports car. It's a roadster, in the classic mould. Job jobbed!

Time then delve into Fiat's archive to find a picture to sum up the spirit of the original car. And, in fine style, this very 70s press pic does just that. Alpine vista? Check! 70s brown paintwork? Check! Smiling female passenger? Check! Here comes the summer, and all that.

Traditional (4:3)
Computer widescreen (16:10)
TV widescreen (16:9)
Portrait (smartphone etc)

[BFleming]

There's something very graceful & simplistic about the early 124 spider - and even the coupe. The spider retained its shape for it's long lifespan (US bumpers aside), but the coupe went through three major facelifts. The first one, the AC was gorgeous. The BC took on that early 70's corporate look, and I must admit it was my favourite. The CC looked hideous, so industrial it looked intimidating.
I have the original 124 AS brochure somewhere, and it's full of stunning images - like this one. Great pic Pistonheads.