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« on: September 07, 2012, 08:58:29 AM » |
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I have a front lens which is similar to, but smaller than the one from my spyder.
I think it's from a Berlina, but can anyone confirm this?
The photo shows my larger one and the mistery one.
Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2012, 09:00:43 AM » |
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"Mystery" one is common to a lot of cars such as Fiat 131, Fiat 127, Maserati Biturbo, Lamborghini Diablo etc....
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2012, 09:04:09 AM » |
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Fiat 132, eh?
That's where I remember it from. My first REAL car back in 1981 and with over sixty cars under my belt since, it remains one of my top five favourites!
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« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2012, 09:09:19 AM » |
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Yes Fiat 132 as well. In fact most Fiats (126, 127, 128, 131, 132, Mk1 Strada etc) had these fitted.  |
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« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2012, 12:59:04 PM » |
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Fiat 132, eh?
That's where I remember it from. My first REAL car back in 1981 and with over sixty cars under my belt since, it remains one of my top five favourites!
Think I remember correctly, but did they have the perpex sunblinds which pulled down? I had one as a company car (directors cast off) in 1980 for a few weeks, soft suspension, but nice car to drive, previous cast off was a HPE for 6 moths or so, really enjoyed that.... Peter |
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« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2012, 01:18:35 PM » |
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That was the later type with amber perspex sunblinds on the side windows.
Mine was the earlier type without power steering or any of yer fancy stuff!
That said, comfort was mercedes-class and the blue nylon seats were ultra posh as was the dimmable rear view mirror and cigar lighter and a glovebox with a light. Such extravagence was marvelled at my my friends and I and the "huge" 185/70/13 tyres were not even available "off the shelf" in rural Ireland at that time and my Dunlop SP Sport 70's had to be ordered specially and cost an unforgettable £45 each 31 years ago which was almost exactly 2/3 of my week's wages as a 4th. year electrical apprentice.
It had a turning circle like a canal barge but was one of the most enjoyable driving cars I ever owned and the braking and roadholding were excellent especially compared to the Mk3 Cortina which I had previously owned.
By the way, Betas were only for the extravagant and wealthy here.
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« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2012, 08:17:19 PM » |
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In fact most Fiats (126, 127, 128, 131, 132, Mk1 Strada etc) had these fitted.
Definitely not 126s  |
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« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2012, 09:22:25 PM » |
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Definitely not 126s Yes, you are right  126s had the sidelight within the headlamp so just a single (usually amber) lens for the indicators. It's my old age.... arthritis of the brain.... I forget things these days....  |
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« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2012, 10:05:24 PM » |
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If I'm not mistaken (and as already mentioned) it's from a 128 - I've one exactly the same and it's where I remember taking it from. They also went on earlier 131's.
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« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2012, 10:40:22 PM » |
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That was the later type with amber perspex sunblinds on the side windows.
Mine was the earlier type without power steering or any of yer fancy stuff!
That said, comfort was mercedes-class and the blue nylon seats were ultra posh as was the dimmable rear view mirror and cigar lighter and a glovebox with a light. Such extravagence was marvelled at my my friends and I and the "huge" 185/70/13 tyres were not even available "off the shelf" in rural Ireland at that time and my Dunlop SP Sport 70's had to be ordered specially and cost an unforgettable £45 each 31 years ago which was almost exactly 2/3 of my week's wages as a 4th. year electrical apprentice.
It had a turning circle like a canal barge but was one of the most enjoyable driving cars I ever owned and the braking and roadholding were excellent especially compared to the Mk3 Cortina which I had previously owned.
By the way, Betas were only for the extravagant and wealthy here.
The company I worked for was a young IT startup in the late 70s and made shed loads of money (sadly not me, the directors). Cars were whatever you wanted for them, the MD had a drop dead gorgeous Red 635CSI with light blue leather and manual from memory. The 132 as I remember it had amazing brakes as you say, especially after the Cortina MK IV I had to start with, but hey when a someone's says here is a 2.0 litre car to drive, pays your petrol and you are 23, you are not going to argue...... (sorry for highjacking the thread) Peter |
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« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2012, 07:55:20 AM » |
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When I was learning to drive my dad had a little Fiat van for his grocery shop but his car was a gold 2.0 132 auto. I learned to drive in the van, my instant reward for passing my test was to take my dad to the pub in the 132 then drive home on my own. There after I drove it quite a lot until it was sold. An impressive intro to the twin cam. Imagine trying to add a 17 year old to the insurance for a 2 litre car these days!
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« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2012, 08:27:40 PM » |
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I have to agree, as an 18 year old I had job which as well as the regular salary paid overtime for weekends as well. I bought myself a metallic bronze 131 Supermirafiori (1.6) from Knibbs Manchester which was TNF 309X. That car was in our family for the next 9 years but I had a mate who worked for an insurance brokers in Wythenshawe and he laughed hysterically as I paid £31 a month insurance in 1983....... He kieled over two years later when I got me a 1.6 Beta Coupe!! |
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« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2012, 09:29:05 PM » |
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When I was learning to drive my dad had a little Fiat van for his grocery shop but his car was a gold 2.0 132 auto. I learned to drive in the van, my instant reward for passing my test was to take my dad to the pub in the 132 then drive home on my own. There after I drove it quite a lot until it was sold. An impressive intro to the twin cam. Imagine trying to add a 17 year old to the insurance for a 2 litre car these days!
Reading these posts, two things come to mind. 1) how easy it is to get off-topic  2) your comment about insurance costs got me thinking about my daughter who insured her BMW 318IS 1.9 at age 19 with a full licence for one year and one year's NCD for €540 fully comp. I thought "Not bad", but looking at it now, it's about the only motoring-related bargain I'm aware of in Ireland! |
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« Reply #13 on: September 09, 2012, 08:45:12 AM » |
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Off topic but couldn't really start a new thread about Fiats could we!
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« Reply #14 on: September 09, 2012, 09:06:20 AM » |
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Look at this way, without Fiat we wouldn't even have this site  |
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« Reply #15 on: September 09, 2012, 09:30:59 AM » |
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Look at this way, without Fiat we wouldn't even have this site I'd have to disagree with that statement...... ;-) |
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« Reply #16 on: September 09, 2012, 10:24:35 AM » |
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And Mr Lampredi..... |
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« Reply #17 on: September 09, 2012, 10:39:08 AM » |
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Look at this way, without Fiat we wouldn't even have this site I'd have to disagree with that statement...... ;-) not sure why? if fiat hadn't bought lancia ford might have stepped in we might have ended up with posh versions of grey porridge the lancia cortina ghia and the lancia capri hf |
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« Reply #18 on: September 09, 2012, 12:31:08 PM » |
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Look at this way, without Fiat we wouldn't even have this site I'd have to disagree with that statement...... ;-) Why? Imagine if Renault had stepped in? Oh the horror  |
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« Reply #19 on: September 09, 2012, 12:36:54 PM » |
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Look at this way, without Fiat we wouldn't even have this site I'd have to disagree with that statement...... ;-) not sure why? if fiat hadn't bought lancia ford might have stepped in we might have ended up with posh versions of grey porridge the lancia cortina ghia and the lancia capri hf Imagine your Beta with a 1.6 x-flow "powering" it along at almost 80MPH and rattling like two skeletons misbehaving in a dustbin! God bless Fiat (And Mr. Lampridi too, Tony) Any you admin guys for this site. (All part of my acceptance speech should I ever receive an award for anything ) |
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