I had tried to teach her to drive a manual while we were dating, and while she caught on to what was needed, one lesson was enough to firmly put the why would you do it this way when theres an easier alternative? attitude in her mind. Perhaps Fiat figured Brava would be easier to pronounce for us North Americans as the car dropped the 131 and changed its name on its way over the ocean. I will return with some photos when and I make it happen. It was soon sold to a gentleman who drove it home to San Francisco and is now whereabouts unknown. Dealer 25,000 Fiat 131 Abarth Stradale Nothing but straight lines back here unless you count the trunk key hole. Our hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm and from April-November, we're also open Saturdays 10am-5pm. 1979 FIAT 131 BRAVA/ABARTH REPLICA CANDIDATE. Despite sporting a twin cam engine and a range that included coupe, sedan and wagon body styles there a few survivors today. Getting parts for it was difficult and expensive as well. $16.00. Quite a find, David. Sell your car with a. As a further nod to safety the 131/Brava was tuned for mild and safe under-steer at the limit. The car was now fighting a bunch of newer front-drive designs, but was still generally well-liked. There was actually a model dubbed SuperBrava offered briefly before the base specification was dropped altogether. Sitting in the service area of the Fiat dealer back in the day. So the odds are it wont be the next Rover. Fiats were always very successful in Germany and Austria for such a long time, because they had so much going for them compared to the German cars back them, especially considering how affordable they were. Remember, its a RUMOR, not cast in stone, so dont take my word for it. Ive never, ever, seen a 2 door in the metal, they must be quite scarce right now. Dealer . Your email address will not be published. Then in 1973 I bought Fiat 110052 in Indonesia we called that car Fiat Cooper and in 1985 I sold that car and change to Fiat 1100 Deluxe 1966, Now I just dealing with my friend to buy his car Fiat 131 Brava 1983. I was around 8 or 9 years at the time, and I remember that my dad purchased one, used it for a few weeks and sold it for a small profit. My uncle picked us up in one at the Munich airport in 1980, and I was impressed at what an airy and pleasant car it was to ride in. Once my friend borrowed the car and took it to school, giving a group of us a ride. Average Retail $7,700. Back in 1980 they were sold with a 2l diesel Perkins (http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/pruebas/ver.php?ID=982.3). Sadly he let it sit for so many years out in the elements, with a blown diff bearing for about 5 years to be precise. 1975 was to be Fiats best-ever year here, with 100K cars sold. I distinctly remember the Mirafiori badge on the left rear. With twenty WRC event wins and three championships the Abath 131 was one of the most successful racing cars between 1976 and 1981. The Brava had been withdrawn in early 1981 thanks to slow sales. Learn more. Still have the Fiat bug I bought a 2012 Abarth and heres my 81 x19. Has a beautiful Ferrari Corsa Red paint job. It might be different but that doesnt make it automatically bad as Gil Cormacis 500k mile Brava coupe proves. $26.79, On Sale For: They invented the popular car in Brazil when they put a 1.0 liter engine on the Uno, and every other maker followed then but AFAIK never outsold FIAT on the 1.0 segment. The 78 eventually fell from grace due to my abuse and I warped the head. Original MSRP $5,931. Nicely trimmed interior (for the times and for a FIAT) and I remember the clever glovebox. Only Toyota and Mercedes had anything like build quality back then, and both would rust out years before a piece of trim came loose. Prices shown are the prices you can expect to pay for a 1979 FIAT 131 Brava 2 Door Coupe across different levels of condition. Any Fiat 131 article would be sorely incomplete without mentioning its very successful rally racing career. Were 90 minutes north of Boston and 20 minutes south of Portland, Maine. I admit being surprised by the CC clue but the only 131s I remember seeing on the road were the 2 door coupes. $24,900 Dealership Showcased CC-1675028 1976 Fiat 124 Spider 2000 Cleaned Fuel system from tank to new hoses to rebuilt carb Some interior work done Coolant system wo . $88.79, On Sale For: Centralina Preriscaldo Candelette Fiat Panda Bravo Punto Idea 1.3 1.9 Multijet $72.11 Buy It Now , $63.10 Shipping , eBay Money Back Guarantee Seller: lemisit-0 (60) 100% , Location: Vibo Valentia, IT , Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 115766929243 $1.79, Our Price: always loved the 131/Brava. By 1980 HP on a carbureted engine was rated at 86. These are everywhere in Turkey- it seems every car is either a Renault 12 or Fiat 131, not surprisingly as both were made there until recently- or maybe are still being made there, sharing street space with Hummvee like Desoto and Fargo trucks and 4x4s. You're the high bidder. I dont excuse any company when they produce shoddy products, but I think that the reputation of a lot of companies have been sullied by folks who have 0% firsthand experience with those products. If you don't win, the pre-authorization will be released. They invented the popular car in Brazil when they put a 1.0 liter engine on the Uno, and every other maker followed then but AFAIK never outsold FIAT on the 1.0 segment. Fiat 124 Spider Parts of Texas. I must recognize that FIAT has a huge strength on creating and exploring new market niches (at least in the Brazilian market). $24.79, Hubs Spindles/Uprights/Carriers - Bearings, Worldwide shipping with US Postal Service or FedEx. One of the mechanics I worked with had a 132 with the 1.8, and he told me both the 1.8 and 2.0 were pretty tough/hard to wear blocks. Base Price $5,931. MY FATHER before I was even born had a white 131 and great car compared to the rubbish aussie manufacturers were coming out with at the time.Lancia was outzapped by the japs in this land by the mid eighties,we had a used beta from 1987 to 1989 which by performance standards of the day would have been eaten alive by twin cam corollas and 1.8 litre pulsars even if the latters engine in terms of ccs was smaller taking the use of unleaded into account.an interesting fact would have been compare a 1.8 pulsar q,a then new for 89 corolla 1.6 and a tx3 out to a racetrack up against a beta 1800 and see who would win.it would have been the oriental twin cams who have the edge.if i had known anything on cars when it came time to upgrade the lancia for my father i would have suggested a pulsar or other fast hatch given there was nothing from europe that comes close in terms of performance of the day. There are other examples I could bring. Id forgotten these even existed, they used to be seen regularly until about the mid 80s. $3.79, Our Price: And they were rightfor its day, it was a fantastic interior that rivaled many cars more expensive than it and downright blew away anything in its class. The administrators and moderators of this forum reserve the right to edit or delete anything they consider to be of a defamatory, discriminatory, derogatory, abusive or otherwise unacceptable nature. The Fiat 131 is a family sedan manufactured and marketed by Fiat from 1974 to 1984 after its debut at the 1974 Turin Motor Show. Excuse me if interrupting your valuable time, in a middle of your great activities. FIAT 131 Classic Cars for Sale. My first car that I drove regularly was my moms 1978 1/2 SuperBrava 4 door in Champagne (a pale yellow) which we originally got via European Delivery picking it up at the factory in Milan. The 131 was a very successful rally car, winning three . Unfortunately, even the two or three year old models I found on used car lots were rapidly denigrating as they sat there. $189.79, Our Price: Until 10-15 years ago they still were some of the most common older cars on the street, mainly metallic blue 4 door sedans and even the wagons were pretty common. The fact that his car lives in the Sun Belt rather than the Rust Belt certainly helps too. Despite sporting a twin cam engine and a range that included coupe, sedan and wagon body styles there a few survivors today. 1973 Fiat 130 Coupe. An oil leak is noted below the engine in a 2018 inspection report. During that era, friends of mine also owned numerous Fiats. Free shipping for many products! Last I heard, Ferrari and Maserati are doing ok, but then I havent been paying much attention to those two lately. Believe it or not it was also reasonably reliable, especially for a Fiat. For a car like this, I'd expect somewhere around the $4,500 to $5,500 mark would snag it. If your reading this you know what the 100hp is like. Right now both Alfa Romeo and Lancia are brain dead. $47.79, On Sale For: Fiat 131 and derivatives. Missed updates will be sent once your connection has been reestablished. Only about 14,000 of Fiats 1979 U.S. sales were Bravas. All contents 2023 The best vintage and classic cars for sale online | Bring a Trailer, Privacy Notice HP with fuel injection was 110. If you truly love cars, you should know that Fiat has been successful for a very long time. Abroad, the story was different with the series 3 131s arriving in mid-1981 with a fresh round of updates (which were not federalized). Congratulations! I always intended on selling them as I finished them, but ya know how it goes, ya get a bit attached to them after youve spent time with them. Toyota and Datsun, for starters. factory paint My name is Franco and our Company name is Italian Classic Ca. $17.79, On Sale For: The 1.8-liter Lampredi inline-four features dual overhead camshafts and twin Weber IDF carburetors that were installed by the seller and tuned by Driving Impressions of Dover, New Jersey. Monza-style 15 wheels wear 195/45 Toyo Proxes T1R tires that were reportedly mounted in June 2018. $219.79, On Sale For: We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry - including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. For sale Fiat 131 Familiare 1.3 , year 1982 , the car is ori. They were so easy to work on, fun to work on, fun to drive and abuse. In Venezuela they sold them with 1.6 SOHC and 2.0 DOHC engines and with both the Euro and US bumpers. Not exactly the best circumstances in which to launch a mid-size family car. The 131 was a mid size front engined car, available in a variety of body styles including sedan and coupe. Another interesting market difference here the 131 replaced the 125 which was the first model we got with the twin cam engine(the 4 headlight Lada was a 125 clone) the 124 was replaced in the late 60s early 70s, I havent seen a 131 in a very long time the anal rust regulations are most likely to blame. Four door, automatic, blue plaid interior, in amazing survivor condition. $27.79, On Sale For: 75K miles on before trading it in on an 80 Olds Cutlass. Rough and Rare: 1979 Ford Ranchero Squire, Saving the best for last: Volkswagen Scirocco 16V, Zaporozhets ZAZ-968A: Ukraines Peoples Car, Ford Fiesta Mk1: The Blue Ovals Supermini, 1969-73 Opel GT: GMs International Sports Car, Mercedes W111 250SE Coupe: The Finer Things. My moms first car was an orange Fiat 124 Sport Spider convertible, purchased used from a neighbor. Same engine as in the Spider 2000. $5.79, Our Price: Really miss my old Brava and have searched for several years to find another. Model: 131S Mirafiori Engine: 1.8 liter inline-4 Transmission: 3-speed automatic Mileage: 40,361 mi Price: $5,900 CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1975 Fiat 131S Mirafiori Click to view listing 1975 FIAT 131 S MIRAFIORI . I remember that the original ads stated that it was the $5000 car with the $8000 interior. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Producing Old Motors takes considerable time and effort. American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others, Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment, Road & Track 1975 Vintage Review: Datsun 710 - "Nissan replaces the late & lamented 510", http://www.autosavant.com/2008/06/17/the-ancient-fiat-putting-ethiopia-on-the-motoring-map/, http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/pruebas/ver.php?ID=982.6, http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/pruebas/ver.php?ID=982.3, http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/pruebas/ver.php?ID=983.55. Back in the early 1980s, I had a friend whose father was into Italian cars (he had Alfas and Fiats), and he owned a Brava 2-door in that European Beige color that was popular on imports at that time. These were very popular in Austria in their time, mostly as lo-end OHV versions, to replace aging VWs. None of the Fiats fared very well in the eyes of Consumer Guides long-term studies. Description of 1980 Fiat Brava: For Sale is my very rare 1980 FIAT Brava 4-door sedan. When I turned the right age, I made sure that my driving lessons were with the only driving school I knew using the 131 Mirafiori. It was surprisingly fun to drive, especially after I put the 14 tires and wheels from a 1982 Spider on it, but not particularly fast since it didnt have fuel injection. Under the hood it inherited the 124s excellent family of engines both the OHV version (1.3 and 1.6L now) and (eventually) the Aurelio Lampredi designed Fiat Twin Cam. Be sure to post photos when you finish. Beautiful example of a rare Fiat 131. Fuel injection optionally arrived in 1980 and bumped the larger motor thus equipped to 102hp. New caramel door panels were fitted under previous ownership. It really is a shame, the twin cam versions were a delight, especially if you got hold of a racing/sport or Abarth version. Jeep is increasingly a global brand, and the newer Fiat-based Renegade and Compass are much improved over the old Compass and Patriot. During its long history the company has manufactured railway engines and carriages, military vehicles, farm tractors and aircraft, but the main focus has always been on cars. The base model was dropped shortly after so couldnt have sold super well. Brake Wheel Cylinder Rear (Fiat 131 Brava . Probably bigger than the trunks in some mid engined exotic machinery. Included receipts document approximately $7k of service during the sellers ownership andare pictured in the gallery alongside owners and service manuals. The heart of the 131 Abarth was a modified twin cam, as many Fiat and Lancia rally cars would use for the next few years. The rest of the world name of Mirafiori came from the factorys location in Turin, Italy. $77.79, Our Price: In my opinion the 131 has a such a purposeful design and character. Except for the 500 and Punto most of the model line up is more than 10 years old. If you don't win, your existing pre-authorization will be released. I hit my height in the early 90s when I owned so many Fiats that the City came down on me for having too many cars in, on and around my yard. I still vividly remember the Alitalia-liveried Matchox car I had of the rally version as a child in the 80s though it was bigger in scale that most of the other cars. Fiat was by far the second most popular car in Austria back in the fifties and sixties. The regular 131s came in three body styles at first the 2-door and 4-door sedan, and the 4-door Panorama wagon. 00 miles on it. Your bid has been posted in the comment flow on the listing, and you can see other bids there as they happen. Bidding will advance immediately to $. On the conventional side it featured a live rear axle but it was unusually well located to give respectable handling.The rear suspension was a neat multi link affair rather than a leaf sprung cart axle. A truly wonderful little car, killed only by a dispirited dealer organization, and the usual American bone-headedness when it comes to automotive maintenance. More items related to this product. I put a lot of work into it and loved every minute of it. Last Fiat I had was a 124 Spyder a few years back. Then one of my uncles owned one of these. . I rode on those while I was a kid as our neighbor had a red one with metal dog dish hubcaps. When they come up for sale the asking prices do seem quite affordable. Which is the power of the engine and the maximum speed. Your daily digest of everything happening on the site. $198.79, On Sale For: At Cars For Sale, we believe your search should be as fun as the drive, so you can start shopping millions and find yours today! I had given a 131 to my brother-in-law only to see he traded it in for a Chevy instead of either giving it back to me or selling it back to me. You dont see nice airy greenhouses like this on modern cars. 40,361 Original Miles Engine: 4 Cyl, 1.8L Transmission: Auto Exterior: Green Interior: Brown Body Style: Sedan VIN: 131A30046560 call us or text us 800-736-6410 email us. Options $0. We will ship all orders the same day, if ordered by the USPS and fedex cut off time of 4:00 pm. I have four additional 131s - all for sale. Drop in the ocean anyways. Did some home custom work on it as well. The Fiat Brava was very well equipped In Europe, during the 1978 model year, the 131 underwent a face lift and name change. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Unusually it featured two top mounted sliding panels rather than the conventional drop down door arrangement. The payoff was a compartment that was 24 inches long, 6 inches wide and a depth of 4 inches. I'm hoping to not hear the ubiquitous F.I.A.T. CONTITECH + OPTIMAL Zahnriemensatz + Wasserpumpe AKRO1 fr FIAT IDEA BRAVA BRAVO - EUR 89,86. Air Dam Fiberglass (Fiat 131 Brava All) - NEW Our Price: $198.79 More Details Brake Stainless Braided Lines SET 2x WHOA - 15" (Fiat 128, 131/Brava + Other FIAT) - NEW Our Price: $78.79 More Details Camshaft DOHC Exhaust Narrow Lobe w/Gear 22/66 Timing (Fiat 124 1967-73 + All) - U8 Our Price: $128.79 More Details And finally, a 77 131 as featured in this post. About this product. Sell it with CLASSIC.COM Suggested Submarkets . It was at home taking two couples to dinner, and just as at home tearing up back roads. Ask the owner of early 60s Mopars or Vega drivers and see what rust issues are about. Nice job. Combine that with a shortage of dealers and mechanics, along with the USA consumer disregard of any maintenance, and you will always have people saying that the cars were crappy and unreliable.Rust? Disclaimer: But the problem with FIAT is obviously not in the Brazilian market. Now cars like these really take me back in time ! BTW I always thought of these as the 131 and not the Brava due to a steady diet of car magazines, and Sandro Munaris rally car. 4333582. eBay Product ID (ePID) 1617861788. Dont remember that exact year. I have not seen one since leaving CA 20 years ago; there are just none around these parts. We welcome trade offers for other vintage cars and trucks. Brand. Opinions expressed in this forum are those of the contributors and not of the website's owners, administrators or moderators who cannot accept any responsibility for the results of following any advice given by contributors. I rather like these for their basic, simple, but stylish lines. There are no other Fiat 131 for sale across all model years (1974 to 1984) and no 1984 Fiat 131 right now. This 131 Brava is offered at no reserve with owners and service manuals, removed emissions equipment, other stock components, recent service records, and a clean New Jersey title in the sellers name. to. The Brava model name was assigned to the two-door 131 coupe in the US market, and this example was repaintedunder previous ownership. Wow such a cool car. The 131 was built at Fiat's Mirafiori complex, freshly reengineered just for the car, to which it sometimes gave its name - in Italy it was the 131 Mirafiori or just Fiat Mirafiori. This 81 was one of the very last Bravas sold in the USA it was sold new in Phoenix, Arizona which is probably why it didnt dissolve like so may Fiats of that era. I regularly see many 20 plus year old daily drivers Uno and Palio showing fairly good condition. $29.79, On Sale For: Available as a two-door and four-door saloon and 5-door estate across a single generation, the 131 succeeded the Fiat 124 . Many people criticize FIAT and the French makers based only on prejudice. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rare-restored-1980-Fiat-Brava-4dr-131-2-0-litre-5-spd_W0QQitemZ110107716765QQcategoryZ6218QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem, Quote from: kev131 on March 29, 2007, 08:00:34 PM, Topic: Fiat 131 Brava for sale on Ebay USA (Read 7444 times). 1977 Fiat 131 Brava - VERY RARE Year: 1977 Mileage: 15,000 Location: Glen Cove, New York, United States 1980 FIAT Brava Year: 1980 Mileage: 51,600 Location: Somers, New York, United States 1979 Fiat 131 Brava Year: 1979 Mileage: 68,685 Location: Kent, Washington, United States 1979 Fiat 131 (Brava) For Parts or Restoration Year: 1979 1979 Fiat 131 Brava 2 door, Excellent condition, restored as a driver! Fiat did, yes, but so did Ford, GM, and Chrysler, especially back in the 70s. Its about time they come up with some new REAL Alfa Romeos and Lancias. I still have my 1981 Brava 4dr sedan in the silver blue color.It has 50k miles and is like a brand new car inside and out. $16.79, Our Price: As a start, I may be wrong but I believe the 131 hit US showrooms, about 1975. This was a fun car. Also the last time I saw one on the road was in the late 80s in a heavily Italian neighborhood in the Bronx. Didnt want to sell it, but nobody else in the house knows how to drive a stick and we needed a car that they could drive, so sold it and got a Chevy Celebrity another car that I have high praises for. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. I also noticed that every car parked in front of the Swedish cultural center in the Portland suburbs was a Volvo, but they may be a self selected sample. I used to put a lot of rice burners to shame off the line and down the straights in that car. On Sale For: $16.79 Wheel Bearing Rear Axle (Fiat 124 Spider C. On Sale For: $19.79 Cam Timing Belt Tension Bearing DOHC 2.0L . Has a beautiful Ferrari Corsa Red paint job. Most of the ones sold in the U.S. have probably long rusted away. Restored-Original, All rights reserved, 2023 CLASSIC.COM Inc. Fiat introduced the 131 range of cars in 1974. Free shipping. In Italy and most of the rest of the world, the refreshed car was known as the 131 SuperMirafiori and the 131 Mirafiori for the base model. 6 months in and no problems. My next favorite was a Brava which I picked up for $100. Rear Shaft All Joints Universal Joint 9FJP58 for 124 131 Brava 1970 1966 1967. Id be very pleased to see FIAT return to former glory, bringing back Alfa and Lancia too, but I fear for the worse. Sunday at 5:02 PM. $39.79, Our Price: 00 original miles so needs refreshing. Information is provided in good faith and no liability can be accepted by any individual for any situation arising from the use of this information. We're 90 minutes north of Boston and 20 minutes south of Portland, Maine. Even should FCA continue losing market share, it is in the too big to fail category on both sides of the pond. Our service center offers repair, upholstery & interior restoration, body, paint, detailing, appraisal, vehicle locator, pick up or delivery, and storage. For a short time it was advertised as built by robots not Robbos (Red Robbo BLs bolshy shop steward). In 1982, Fiats last full year of U.S. sales until 2011, only 15,000 Fiats of all types were sold in the USA. 00 original miles so needs refreshing. It was first presented at the Turin Motor Show in 1974. Shortly after after Fiat left the North American market, people here in Puerto Rico began selling them really, really cheap for fear of being stuck with a car that didnt have dealer support. I remember being very jealous (my dad had a 127 at the time). #insta-gallery-feed-169243899 .insta-gallery-list .insta-gallery-item .insta-gallery-image-wrap .insta-gallery-image-mask {background-color: #000000;}, All Materials 2021 Alex Kwanten / Macchina Solutions. Cars for Sale / Fiat Classic Fiat For Sale If you're looking for a classic Fiat, look no further than Hemmings, the premiere online classic car dealer of the US! Probably just as well. And they maintained much of that momentum until more recent decades. 2 Offers for FIAT 131 found Save search 1 / 39. Attempting to connect. I particularly like the one you found, in its unusual color. What would be even rarer than this car or a SuperBrava would be the 1978 1/2 decontented Brava as I only saw oneever. Terms of Use, Your Privacy Choices Blemishesare shown up close in gallery photographs below, including a crack on the front of the hood as well as chipped and dented rocker panels. 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