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[heavyhunter]

Howdy, I have a 1980 Spider 2000 Pinafarina that is a blast to drive, for my wife. I find that it is a little small for my frame, I feel like Mr. Incredble whenever I get into it. I am in the process of deciding to rebuild or sell, not really sure which direction to go. I am pretty sure my wife doesn't need another sporty car to get in trouble with around town.

[MNspiderman]

Yes, these cars arent very good for big guys. I see clear over the windshield when the top is down and I have to bend my neck pretty steep to get in with the top up. I am 6'2 and 240

[courtenay]

Hey - I'm 6'4" and 250 - and I fit just fine. Of course I have to tilt the seat back quite a bit and had to put a 12" diameter MOMO steering wheel so I had some leg room the get the clutch in and out. Fortunately I have long arms to reach the wheel. And I don't drive my Fiat when it's top up weather.

[Seajunkie]

Stange, I bought the car because I thought it had a ton of room. I'm 6'4" 260. I have pretty long legs for my size. When the seat is all the way back I can just reach the wheel. I had a 3 series BMW and I like the way I fit in this car more.

[wiggo]

Welcome Heavyhunter;
I have the same car as you and I fit quite OK with my 6' 6" & 250. I had a look at the Miatas, but they didn' fit at all.
Is the car needing much attention to be in good order?

[heavyhunter]

Thank you for the welcomes!! The car wouldn't take too much to get it into great shape, mostly cosmetic. Sometimes I think it would be great to get it restored and drive but other times I look and decide that it would be happier at another home.
I do find it humorous that everyone has an idea what a large person consists of. I willingly admit that 6' 5" and over 250 is pretty good-sized but to truly appreciate what I am talking about add about 75 to 100 pounds to your frame and another in or two to your legs/torso. It is truly amazing what that extra size will do for you.

[courtenay]

Oh my - now I understand your problem vis-a-vis fit in the Fiat....I'm not sure there is a solution to this one.