We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others, Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment, Road & Track 1975 Vintage Review: Datsun 710 - "Nissan replaces the late & lamented 510", http://www.autosavant.com/2008/06/17/the-ancient-fiat-putting-ethiopia-on-the-motoring-map/, http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/pruebas/ver.php?ID=982.6, http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/pruebas/ver.php?ID=982.3, http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/pruebas/ver.php?ID=983.55. Initial engines were carried over from the 124 but still featured aluminum heads with double overhead valves available which was still quite a novelty especially in its price class. Runs and drives beautifully. Nevertheless, the new car was very well received. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The rigid new shell new shell and new styling, done at Fiat Centro Stile under Gian Paolo Boano as with the larger 132, were handsome and modern. Even though they are rare, the 131 and Brava doesn't have that much of a following in the US, which has kept prices low. Quality control issues and indifferent dealers (Fiat dealers were either hard-core Italian car shops or also ran franchises) eventually drove buyers away (as detailed in our story about the Fiat Strada). The seller has overhauled the suspension with new stock front shocks and springs, sway bar bushings, front control arms, and rear trailing arms. We also provide various high quality models in . Application(s): Fiat / Pininfarina 124 Spider All (1968-85) Fiat 124 Coupe All (1968-75) Even should FCA continue losing market share, it is in the too big to fail category on both sides of the pond. I purchased the car from the original owner in 1993 when it had 34. 00 miles on it. This 1978 Fiat 131 Brava coupe is said to have sat for 19 years before being partially refurbished by Chris Obert of Fiat Plus in Santa Cruz, California between 2011-2014. The brake fluid was flushed and the parking brake adjusted. 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. Probably bigger than the trunks in some mid engined exotic machinery. The 131 was also known as the Mirafiori, although in 1978 the car became known as the Brava in the United States. Once my friend borrowed the car and took it to school, giving a group of us a ride. I admire the functional simplicity of these designs, and it has been literally eons since Ive seen one. Beautiful example of a rare Fiat 131. 3 years ago La Caada Flintridge, CA, USA. These are everywhere in Turkey- it seems every car is either a Renault 12 or Fiat 131, not surprisingly as both were made there until recently- or maybe are still being made there, sharing street space with Hummvee like Desoto and Fargo trucks and 4x4s. New caramel door panels were fitted under previous ownership. I remember being very jealous (my dad had a 127 at the time). $139.79, Our Price:
At least the new 500 seems to be moderately successful. $26.79, Our Price:
Car has 160. 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. Used Alfa Romeo 164 For Sale By Year. monetization_on. Upon seeing one of these at that shop, I remember asking the mechanic Mark what he thought of em. $874.79, On Sale For:
The Fiat Brava. $39.79, Our Price:
Nicely trimmed interior (for the times and for a FIAT) and I remember the clever glovebox. The Brava/Super Brava actually did sell a little better in 1978/1979 than it had in 1976, but the trend for Fiat overall was worryingly negative. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Vitals In Italy and most of the rest of the world, the refreshed car was known as the 131 SuperMirafiori and the 131 Mirafiori for the base model. $118.79, Our Price:
With such a thin rear pillar I suspect the visibility is excellent. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Papers available. Fuel injection optionally arrived in 1980 and bumped the larger motor thus equipped to 102hp. Learn how your comment data is processed. We carry exclusive, top-quality maintenance and . Model: 131S Mirafiori Engine: 1.8 liter inline-4 Transmission: 3-speed automatic Mileage: 40,361 mi Price: $5,900 CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1975 Fiat 131S Mirafiori Click to view listing 1975 FIAT 131 S MIRAFIORI . My aunts & uncles was the first twincam I ever drove. Sell it with CLASSIC.COM Suggested Submarkets . We can assist with all transportation arrangements. Id be very pleased to see FIAT return to former glory, bringing back Alfa and Lancia too, but I fear for the worse. None of the Fiats fared very well in the eyes of Consumer Guides long-term studies. Both carburetor equipped 1,756 cc and 1995 cc made 86hp except in California where extra smog equipment strangled the smaller motor to only 80hp. My Bro-in-Law had a 77 131 Wagon, which he liked and put approx. With twenty WRC event wins and three championships the Abath 131 was one of the most successful racing cars between 1976 and 1981. 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. I built up my first driving experience in my favorite car brand, in this particularly great model, and no one can take that away from me. $24.79, Hubs Spindles/Uprights/Carriers - Bearings, Worldwide shipping with US Postal Service or FedEx. 75K miles on before trading it in on an 80 Olds Cutlass. The 78 eventually fell from grace due to my abuse and I warped the head. He got it for 15 years and just got rid of it because it was too thirsty and switched to an Injected Golf GTI. Ive read more than once that VW wants Alfa Romeo. This forum is available free and is part of a non-profit website run by volunteers
1979 Fiat 131 Brava 2 door, Excellent condition, restored as a driver! DAA Industry Opt Out Remember, its a RUMOR, not cast in stone, so dont take my word for it. I live in Brazil were FIAT was market leader for about 20 years, leaving the mighty VW eating the dust. The car was roomy and airy, especially given its overall size. The guys brought the first car based mid sized pickup in Brazil, the Toro (think of it as 4/5 Honda Ridgeline) which is a huge sucess outselling any kind of truck around here expect for the small sized FIAT Strada. I remember these back in the day, and havent seen one in the wild in a long time. $57.79, Our Price:
He stated that it was an export version with a luxury interior with the standard 1.6 liter two-barrel (we actually cleaned the carburettor once). This ad shows one of the Bravas most novel features, the glove box. front and rear crumble zones built in Its about time they come up with some new REAL Alfa Romeos and Lancias. Ive never, ever, seen a 2 door in the metal, they must be quite scarce right now. $28.79, Our Price:
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Fiat 131 and derivatives. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. No dings/dents. I get the impression that Italian-Americans may have hung on to Fiat daily drivers longer out loyalty to the old country. 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. 4 door 131. I remember my father mentioning to me that you could buy one of the these incredibly cheap (something like $2500-3000) once Fiat announced they were pulling out the American market. It may begin with Europe, not to talk about the (at least until now) failed comeback to USA market. Undercoating and additional firewall insulation were applied by the seller. Despite sporting a twin cam engine and a range that included coupe, sedan and wagon body styles there a few survivors today. CONTITECH + OPTIMAL Zahnriemensatz + Wasserpumpe AKRO1 fr FIAT IDEA BRAVA BRAVO - EUR 89,86. My brother had a 76 131 sedan, much more desirable than any of its competition. Bidding will advance immediately to $. Id forgotten these even existed, they used to be seen regularly until about the mid 80s. Then one of my uncles owned one of these. About this product. Many of our product offerings have multiple choices to match your desired level of quality or price point. 75 128 Sport. The body shells were uncommonly strong (the Fiat X1/9 is as well) with front and rear crumble zones built in. HP with fuel injection was 110. I remember those were very common taxis in Barcelona. So if the Brava was the spiritual successor to the 1915 tourer, are the Viaggio and Dodge Dart the spiritual successors to the Brava? For sale Fiat 131 Familiare 1.3 , year 1982 , the car is ori. The injected motor was then standardized on for 1981. $16.79, On Sale For:
I have not seen one since leaving CA 20 years ago; there are just none around these parts. I get frustrated with the groupthink that keeps piling on Fiat (and the French cars, too). If you win the auction, your card will be charged for the service fee and you pay the seller directly for the vehicle. Which is the power of the engine and the maximum speed. He was a (retired) Rolls Royce engineer (jet engines) engineer who worked (in a very minor capacity) on the flying bedstead, the Harrier jump jet test device. Product Identifiers. Dropped a Brava interior into it just for the heck of it.. Sweet car inside and out when I was done. If you don't win, the pre-authorization will be released. An oil leak is noted below the engine in a 2018 inspection report. The 131 had a much longer and more successful life in Europe than North America. They were located in a little pocket of Italian-Canadians for there was always a few about. Im biased, I have a Fiat currently, and we had an 1100 way back in the 60s, but I really do not get the hatred towards Fiat, especially from enthusiasts who should know better. $29.79, On Sale For:
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