Hi Everyone,
Stumbled across this great forum when looking for a buying guide to older Fiat's.
I'm American, living near Cannes in the French Riviera. I've always wanted a convertible, and I've always had a thing for old Alfa and Fiat Spiders. Not sure what it is about them, but I just like how they look!
I've found a 1981 124 being sold by an English gentleman here in the area. I'll post a thread in the main forum about it in a bit, took some pictures last night and will be needing some expert advice!
Just wanted to say hi to everyone, great to see a community like this for a great set of cars!
Edit: Here is the thread of the '81 I'm thinking of buying.
http://fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9104
American Fiat newbie living in France
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rlux4
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Re: American Fiat newbie living in France
Hello, welcome to the forum.
The car looks pretty good, even though there are some issues you'd have to address. I've heard that these cars cost more in Europe, so it's hard to say if that price is good or not. If you plan on doing most of the work yourself, it doesn't sound like a bad deal. Hey, for a lot of us, these cars are our hobby, so if that's the case with you, it would seem to be a good candidate. Keep us posted.
Ron
The car looks pretty good, even though there are some issues you'd have to address. I've heard that these cars cost more in Europe, so it's hard to say if that price is good or not. If you plan on doing most of the work yourself, it doesn't sound like a bad deal. Hey, for a lot of us, these cars are our hobby, so if that's the case with you, it would seem to be a good candidate. Keep us posted.
Ron
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seventil
Re: American Fiat newbie living in France
Aye, looking to do all the interior work myself (including woodwork) but for the mechanical / garaging needing stuff, I'll have to take it to a local shop.rlux4 wrote:Hello, welcome to the forum.
The car looks pretty good, even though there are some issues you'd have to address. I've heard that these cars cost more in Europe, so it's hard to say if that price is good or not. If you plan on doing most of the work yourself, it doesn't sound like a bad deal. Hey, for a lot of us, these cars are our hobby, so if that's the case with you, it would seem to be a good candidate. Keep us posted.
Ron
Going to contact the local French club today, will let you know how it goes!
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Gunsmith
Re: American Fiat newbie living in France
Welcome to the Forum! Life could be worse than driving a Spider around the French Riviera. I live right next to Riviera Beach, Florida but some how I think it's a bit different from your Riviera? 
scroll down to the videos http://www.blackbeachweek.com/betspringbling.html
I think if you have a chance to get a Spider in France and have a shop that won't act like they are maintaining a rocket ship you will be very pleased. You could always take a trip to Italy if need be anyway. I was wondering how small a demographic you would be, hmmm...American guy driving a Classic Italian car in France? You would at least be on the same list as Celebrities with Ferrari's now...
Good luck with your search/purchase, don't give up!
scroll down to the videos http://www.blackbeachweek.com/betspringbling.html I think if you have a chance to get a Spider in France and have a shop that won't act like they are maintaining a rocket ship you will be very pleased. You could always take a trip to Italy if need be anyway. I was wondering how small a demographic you would be, hmmm...American guy driving a Classic Italian car in France? You would at least be on the same list as Celebrities with Ferrari's now...
Good luck with your search/purchase, don't give up!