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My uncle picked us up in one at the Munich airport in 1980, and I was impressed at what an airy and pleasant car it was to ride in. Our Showroom & Service Center is located at 2564 Portland Road, Arundel, Maine on US Route 1. In 1979, the list price of a carbureted Brava sedan was $7,583 (about $30,860 in 2021 dollars). Motorland is a licensed classic car showroom and one-stop service center. Im a little late to this article of course, but I am probably one of the few remaining 131/Brava fans in the U.S. Im still trying to save a few bucks and on the lookout for another 131 or Brava. The 131 was a mid size front engined car, available in a variety of body styles including sed We know the market so you don't have to. A five speed manual gearbox could also be had and was an uncommon treat compared to most of the 131s still four speed equipped contemporaries. Dealer POA Gearbox Fiat 131 and Argenta 2000 Garbox for Fiat 131 and Fiat Argenta 2000, original, overhau. I put a lot of work into it and loved every minute of it. The Brava model name was assigned to the two-door 131 coupe in the US market, and this example was repaintedunder previous ownership. Track recent comps for the classic or exotic cars you own - or the cars you want. Both floor pans were replaced due to rust by the seller, who notes remaining corrosion in the door bottoms. $57.79, Our Price: After experiencing the joys of Fiat 124 and 128 ownership I lusted momentarily over used 131s but quickly moved on to other cars. 1979 Fiat 131 Brava, restored as a driver! #insta-gallery-feed-169243899 .insta-gallery-list .insta-gallery-item .insta-gallery-image-wrap .insta-gallery-image-mask {background-color: #000000;}, All Materials 2021 Alex Kwanten / Macchina Solutions. Alfa has found a niche. But if you abused them you also needed to keep up with the maintenance of them too. monetization_on. 1977. We use USPS Priority for small orders as they normally deliver in the USA IN 2-3 days. Our hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm and from April-November, we're also open Saturdays 10am-5pm. Did you mean to enter this number as a bid? It was in excellent original condition and rustproofed by the owner when he purchased it new. $16.79, Our Price: Restored-Original, All rights reserved, 2023 CLASSIC.COM Inc. Fiat introduced the 131 range of cars in 1974. Despite sporting a twin cam engine and a range that included coupe, sedan and wagon body styles there a few survivors today. 1978. $26.79, On Sale For: Options $0. I rode on those while I was a kid as our neighbor had a red one with metal dog dish hubcaps. $1.79, Our Price: Could use a mechanical restoration. Fiat model Brava (North America 131) belongs to compact / small family car class. So if the Brava was the spiritual successor to the 1915 tourer, are the Viaggio and Dodge Dart the spiritual successors to the Brava? $35.79, On Sale For: This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1978 FIAT Brava Green 4-door Sedan Centerfold Vintage Print Ad at the best online prices at eBay! The car was now fighting a bunch of newer front-drive designs, but was still generally well-liked. I drove several of these neat 131 Fiats, near new with low mileage. Runs and drives beautifully. It was at home taking two couples to dinner, and just as at home tearing up back roads. People will often assume because a car is Italian, French or British it is automatically an unreliable pile of crap. 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. and will be going to take care of the rest of the body work in the coming months over the winter. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Bearing Bridge Rear Fiat 124 - 124 Spider - 131 Original 848610 at the best online prices at eBay! Videos below show the car driving and feature a cold start. Last I heard, Ferrari and Maserati are doing ok, but then I havent been paying much attention to those two lately. always loved the 131/Brava. Checking for missed updates. Your email address will not be published. Dont recall ever seeing one of these outside old advertisements, movies and photos. I have not seen one since leaving CA 20 years ago; there are just none around these parts. Since im priced out of the I would love to own (alfa giulia step nose) maybe I should start looking for one of these. Same engine as in the Spider 2000. Dropped a Brava interior into it just for the heck of it.. Sweet car inside and out when I was done. Privacy Policy / ToS. We got the European headlamps which look far better than the shown up there. Probably more survivors in the US than the UK,ages since I saw one.The twin cam engine had a wonderful growl to it. Then one of my uncles owned one of these. We can tell this example is at least a 1980 model since a badge in the tail light tells us it features fuel injection. + Read More Save Search Saved (0) My Favorite Listings (0) 131 results Show 30 1950 Fiat 500C Topolino Current Bid: $10,000 Ends In: 1970 Fiat 500L Price $18,500 Offers 0 1966 Fiat 1500 Better known as the 131, Fiat changed the name in the USA in 1978 to Brava and Super Brava before settling on the former as the only name for 1979-81. Fiat 131 for sale | Classic Driver Fiat 131 Fiat was founded in Italy in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli, who later became the managing director. At Cars For Sale, we believe your search should be as fun as the drive, so you can start shopping millions and find yours today! Only Toyota and Mercedes had anything like build quality back then, and both would rust out years before a piece of trim came loose. 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. It also warms my heart to see a super-high-mileage one of these still chugging along. 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. Maybe somebody from other countries can update my assessment bringing some new information. Spare components include a thermostat, brake master cylinder, and unused Brembo rear drums. I was just a kid at the time but I found the interiors really nice, even sporty looking compared to the offerings from Japan at the time. $139.79, Our Price: Yellow Koni shocks and new spring supports have been fitted in the rear, and the wheel bearings have been replaced at all four corners. Many of our product offerings have multiple choices to match your desired level of quality or price point. $6.79, Our Price: Regrettably the Fiat 500 and siblings seem not to have gotten traction with us Yanks now that oil is relatively cheap. It's a 1980 fiat Brava, also known as a 131, and it's on Craigslist in White Plains, New York with a $3,500 asking price. . A very elegant Pinninfarina design. 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. For sale, Fiat 131 Abarth Racing Volumetrico 2000cc, year 1984, original TO plates, two door in optimal condition. Even should FCA continue losing market share, it is in the too big to fail category on both sides of the pond. $47.79, On Sale For: They were so easy to work on, fun to work on, fun to drive and abuse. Finished in Blue over tan leather. $1,279.79, On Sale For: Maybe there wasnt a Fiat dealer here? Blemishesare shown up close in gallery photographs below, including a crack on the front of the hood as well as chipped and dented rocker panels. 1978 | FIAT 131 Abarth Rally Bookmark vehicle ad. $247.80, Our Price: document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. We will ship all orders the same day, if ordered by the USPS and fedex cut off time of 4:00 pm. There was actually a model dubbed SuperBrava offered briefly before the base specification was dropped altogether. $62.79, Our Price: Can anyone imagine Italy without Fiat? 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. Panda Fiat Panda 100hp - black - 57 plate - 99k miles - 3850 3,850.00. WINNERS UPDATE Question of the Week: What's Your Favorite Italian Sedan? Although a bunch more modern Im sure its driving characteristics would be close. In the USA, it replaced the 124 for 1975, and lasted until the end of 1981 though you could still buy a handful of leftovers in 1982. Papers available. His story made the rounds a few years back as it still wears original paint and runs the original drive-train minus an automatic to manual gearbox swap. 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. The car was roomy and airy, especially given its overall size. If you remember the Mirafiori badge, then you test drove a pre-1978 1/2 131. Its a shame that, until the Chrysler purchase, the last Fiat remembered to be sold in the US isnt the Brava, 124 Spider, or X1/9, but this: I actually saw one of these, the Strada/Ritmo about a year ago on Capitol Hill, and I think that was the first time in over a decade Id seen one in the wild, and it ran under its own steam too. Bella! My moms first car was an orange Fiat 124 Sport Spider convertible, purchased used from a neighbor. $27.79, On Sale For: Fiat built so many desirable cars in the Sixties and Seventies, and now. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. to. Fiat 131 (1974 to 1984) Fiat introduced the 131 range of cars in 1974. I found a way to own a 131 Polistil makes a 1/18 scale diecast of the famous rally racer (see image.). I always found these good looking cars. and a racing 131. As a start, I may be wrong but I believe the 131 hit US showrooms, about 1975. A sales person at a local Fiat dealership as they rumored are slated to be the dealer that sold them. 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. During that era, friends of mine also owned numerous Fiats. $7.79, Our Price: I remember these back in the day, and havent seen one in the wild in a long time. I hope, I could have a Fiat again for my collection.Fiat is my first love, caused my first car I drive is Fiat.. Im very glad to have a lot of information about Fiat, especially Fiat 131 Brava even though the car not yet in my garage, cause I will send it to the workshop to minor repair. The Fiat 131 got a more longer lifespan elsewhere from what I read at http://www.autosavant.com/2008/06/17/the-ancient-fiat-putting-ethiopia-on-the-motoring-map/ First by Tofas in Turkey where it was made until 2008 and more recently in Ethophia. 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. Which is the power of the engine and the maximum speed. $788.79, On Sale For: And they were rightfor its day, it was a fantastic interior that rivaled many cars more expensive than it and downright blew away anything in its class. Back in the early 1980s, I had a friend whose father was into Italian cars (he had Alfas and Fiats), and he owned a Brava 2-door in that European Beige color that was popular on imports at that time. A very rare estate wagon. Fiat was by far the second most popular car in Austria back in the fifties and sixties. Dealer POA 1978 Fiat 131 Racing Never Restored with orig. I love the look of the rally car. Nicely trimmed interior (for the times and for a FIAT) and I remember the clever glovebox. $88.79, On Sale For: Now Flat is number 2 right behind GM. The Fiat 131 is a family sedan manufactured and marketed by Fiat from 1974 to 1984 after its debut at the 1974 Turin Motor Show. Fiat Brava (North America 131) specifications: versions & types. After some 20-22 lessons I took the test and passed (in my country only 35% of the people passed the driving test at the first go in those years, now its 41%), Im still sure this car helped by giving me confidence. Haynes REpair Manual Fiat 131 & Bravia 1975 - 1980 All Models. It was soon sold to a gentleman who drove it home to San Francisco and is now whereabouts unknown. Cars of this era seem to get so little love, it is nice to see one that its owner found to be a real keeper. Reconnected! Right now both Alfa Romeo and Lancia are brain dead. $198.79, On Sale For: Fiat 124 Spider Parts of Texas. I actually test drove one of these at a dealer in Orange County, California. Bet it sounds great. Rear seat belts even offered shoulder straps. Out here in Seattle, these would still exist since rust isnt a factor here and I do see my share of Fiat/Alfa Romeo/Lancia models, and the occasional Yugo for that matter. $9.99 + $5.99 shipping. Your email address will not be published. Free shipping. 1979 Fiat 131 Brava 2 door, Excellent condition . Many people criticize FIAT and the French makers based only on prejudice. This new version offered an upgraded interior and slightly revised exterior looks. Fiat 131 Brava - VERY RARE Prev Next Description of 1981 Fiat Brava Beautiful example of a rare Fiat 131. Nizza car! 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. All contents 2023 The best vintage and classic cars for sale online | Bring a Trailer, Privacy Notice Rumor has it HP was underrated for this engine to avoid an Italian tax based on HP. Subsequent maintenance included refurbishment of the brakes, suspension, and exhaust system as well as repairing rust in the floor pans. If you truly love cars, you should know that Fiat has been successful for a very long time. 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 The fact that his car lives in the Sun Belt rather than the Rust Belt certainly helps too. (In this picture almost the right car: model, model year and interior are correct, but this is the 2-door version instead of the 4-door). Retains use of original clutch return spring hook, available separate if needed as PN 4222468. Does anybody else know anything about this? $450.00, On Sale For: $874.79, On Sale For: The 131 had a much longer and more successful life in Europe than North America. The payoff was a compartment that was 24 inches long, 6 inches wide and a depth of 4 inches. $9.79, On Sale For: Wow such a cool car. The Fiat 131 is a small family car that was produced by the Italian company Fiat between 1974 and 1984. Dont remember that exact year. If I recall correctly, you could still buy one (SEAT at least) in 1983 with a 2500 diesel engine (http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/pruebas/ver.php?ID=982.6) . $189.79, Our Price: 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. Lot #57,517. I must recognize that FIAT has a huge strength on creating and exploring new market niches (at least in the Brazilian market). call us or text us 800-736-6410 email us. 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