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dassub
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Your car is a: 1981 Fiat 124 Spider

Hello from Toronto, Canada

Post by dassub »

Hey there,

I've recently purchased a 1981 Fiat 124 Spider that's been in my wife's family for years.
I'm the first owner to be younger than the car (though not by much!).
I just safetied and insured it, and am in the process of getting a gear reduction starter installed, which came way quicker than I expected it to.

Attached is a photo after I pumped gas a few weeks ago.

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I'll be around :)

Edit: A little update: Gear reduction starter and new tires have transformed the car into a reliable summer weekend car. I was once crossing my fingers at gas stations. Now, the car starts up every time and handles well.

- dassub
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Jeeptechfred
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Joined: Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:49 am
Your car is a: 1978 fiat 124 spider

Re: Hello from Toronto, Canada

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Nice looking machine!

Fred
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kilrwail
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Joined: Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:49 am
Your car is a: 1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
Location: Perth, Ontario

Re: Hello from Toronto, Canada

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Nice ride. Congratulations. You should be using gasoline without ethanol, like Shell 91 octane or maybe CTC 91 if it's available in your area without ethanol.
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1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider - original owner
1977 Porsche 911S - track car
2022 Ram 4 x 4 - hauler
PCA National Instructor and Motorsport Safety Foundation Level 2 Instructor
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