Fiat 124 Sport was very well received in Australia. It boasted excellent specifications for the era – a twin-cam engine, 5-speed gearbox, disc brakes and very attractive styling to go with excellent performance and handling.
The final iteration, such as this car, had the largest engine, an 1800cc version of the Lampredi twin-cam. The styling was updated and many minor items improved.
This car was sold by WA State Distributor, Premier Motors on 1 November 1974, registered XGP 321 (plates which it still wears today). The car has remained in the same ownership ever since.
The lady owner used it regularly until about 15 years ago. While the car did the occasional country run, most of its driving has been city use and the documentation with the car verifies the mileage of 104,000km.
The owner advises that the car has never been in an accident and has proven to be extremely reliable in 52 years of ownership.
The original books are with the car and a few invoices from specialists in the ensuing years on file.
Of note, the car was repainted externally in 2013 and small areas of rust repaired at that time. Since then, some rust has become evident on the passenger door lower edge and the rear side window ledge. The rest of the bodywork looks fine. However, both front footwell sections of the floor have rust which need attention.
Some other maintenance items – such as small leaks, worn bushes and the like – have been identified and would bring the car up to top notch.
The car wears the optional Cromodora alloy wheels which suit it very nicely.
The car starts instantly and is sweet to drive – as the 124 Sport is famous for. It’s never been modified, always garaged and never damaged.
The fact that some work is required has been taken into consideration in the pricing of the car.
This is a rare example which has been very much cherished for 52 years, ready for a new enthusiast to take over care of it.
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