Id see one parked in someones backyard, Id ask them what they were doing with it and usually walk away with the car for free. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Jeep is increasingly a global brand, and the newer Fiat-based Renegade and Compass are much improved over the old Compass and Patriot. $7.79, On Sale For: Of course, that's not to say the 131 wasn't capable of racking up high mileage, as this example with 559k miles makes rather poignantly clear. 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. Dealer . There was a dealership, Ansel Motors, that sold Alfa and Fiat and eventually Lada. Many people criticize FIAT and the French makers based only on prejudice. 1979 Fiat 131 Brava 2 door, Excellent condition, restored as a driver! 1973 Fiat 130 Coupe. For sale, Fiat 131 Abarth Racing Volumetrico 2000cc, year 1984, original TO plates, two door in optimal condition. I rather like these for their basic, simple, but stylish lines. Show less. Missed updates will be sent once your connection has been reestablished. Email us at [email protected]. The 131 was also known as the Mirafiori, although in 1978 the car became known as the Brava in the United States. and a racing 131. 1979 FIAT 131 BRAVA/ABARTH REPLICA CANDIDATE. Both carburetor equipped 1,756 cc and 1995 cc made 86hp except in California where extra smog equipment strangled the smaller motor to only 80hp. Essentially it used the original 131 interior with the new updates to the sheetmetal that the SuperBrava had. The 131 also helped contribute to the volume and was generally well received by the press. It was at home taking two couples to dinner, and just as at home tearing up back roads. Has a beautiful Ferrari Corsa Red paint job. Im not sure what happened to that car after I graduated, but I assume it was traded on for another Italian, though the pickings were getting pretty slim at that point. I agree with you about some points you stated. Considering the reputation of Chrysler dealers in the US and Fiat dealers in Europe, you can imagine the new corporate dealer training meetings as something from the stonecutters association from the Simpsons. His story made the rounds a few years back as it still wears original paint and runs the original drive-train minus an automatic to manual gearbox swap. Could use a mechanical restoration. An aftermarket steering wheel fronts a new dash that was sourced from Ireland by the seller and houses Veglia Borletti instruments including an analog clock, a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline, and a 120-mph speedometer with a five-digit odometer showing 53k miles. $348.79, On Sale For: . The interior was spacious, comfortable and businesslike, and the engine sounded awesome. Congratulations! Learn how your comment data is processed. The seller has driven 3k miles in three years of ownership, and total mileage is unknown. About this product. If you win the auction, your card will be charged for the service fee and you pay the seller directly for the vehicle. 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. Not exactly the best circumstances in which to launch a mid-size family car. I rode on those while I was a kid as our neighbor had a red one with metal dog dish hubcaps. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Our hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm and from April-November, we're also open Saturdays 10am-5pm. $25.79, On Sale For: The brake fluid was flushed and the parking brake adjusted. FCA is actually doing pretty well in USA, where Jeep and Ram are carrying them. Although a bunch more modern Im sure its driving characteristics would be close. 1979. Yellow Koni shocks and new spring supports have been fitted in the rear, and the wheel bearings have been replaced at all four corners. Base Price $14,550. 00 original miles so needs refreshing. The car, like our previous Fiats, was nothing but trouble but I loved it anyway. $15.00 + $9.50 shipping. For sale or trade. Except for the 500 and Punto most of the model line up is more than 10 years old. Will be sure to update this as soon as I can. $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 . My guess that this was something Japanese was totally wrong, but I maintain that the clue is something that might have appeared on a Toyota or Datsun of that period. Despite sporting a twin cam engine and a range that included coupe, sedan and wagon body styles there a few survivors today. Rear Shaft All Joints Universal Joint 9FJP58 for 124 131 Brava 1970 1966 1967. $26.79, Our Price: HP with fuel injection was 110. I was sorely tempted, but the wife (not a car lover) really wanted me to go with the Dodge Omni that we ended up buying. I will return with some photos when and I make it happen. (In this picture almost the right car: model, model year and interior are correct, but this is the 2-door version instead of the 4-door). And they maintained much of that momentum until more recent decades. FIAT fitted a clever gadget to the gearshift that locked out . an important part of entry for Fiat and they once had a huge parts depot here, but even 124 Spiders are rare here. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. I really wish Im totally wrong! New & Used FIAT 131 Brava for Sale near Me | Discover Cars for Sale Awards & Ratings Reviews Cars for Sale Sell My Car Business New & Used FIAT for Sale near Me 98848 Sort By: Best Match Filter Results 2,523 Cars for Sale Location Radius 50 Miles Zip Code Condition New Used Year Min Year to Max Year Make FIAT See All Makes FIAT Models 124 Spider Options $0. As I had married a woman who consider an automobile one of those unfortunate necessities of life, automatics were mandatory. Does anybody else know anything about this? Boanos handsome 2-door sedan was exaggerated for the 131 Abarth by Bertone, who designed the wide-body look of the Abarth. With such a thin rear pillar I suspect the visibility is excellent. MD 100hp. As a replacement for the more well known 124 it sold only briefly from 1978 to 1982 the Brava was the North American version of the 131 Mirafiori. Should be back on the road in the spring of 2016. Rumor has it HP was underrated for this engine to avoid an Italian tax based on HP. Nothing but straight lines back here unless you count the trunk key hole. Disclaimer: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Producing Old Motors takes considerable time and effort. $39.79, Our Price: I also love the way the rear nameplates live in the taillights and not on the decklid. Description of 1980 Fiat Brava: For Sale is my very rare 1980 FIAT Brava 4-door sedan. So the odds are it wont be the next Rover. WINNERS UPDATE Question of the Week: What's Your Favorite Italian Sedan? Now cars like these really take me back in time ! (Coma, from about 1978 a young Michael Douglas drove a blue one of these). Hilarious brilliant typo regarding the legendary rust! There are no other Fiat 131 for sale across all model years (1974 to 1984) and no 1984 Fiat 131 right now. (Same with the French companies, last I checked, PSA and Renault are doing pretty well in Europe where they know a thing or two about cars.) I have a little bit problem in my Steering system is too heavy after I reconditions and my Clutch to heavy to operate. $11.79, Our Price: $889.79, On Sale For: The 131 first bowed at the 1974 Turin show in October of that year, a particularly trying time for Italy as the fallout from OPEC, coupled with strikes, hyperinflation, and poor monetary policies threw Italy into a severe recession. 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 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. 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. As Fiat ads used to say, Che bella macchina!. This brings up a side question of national loyalties and imported cars. Having bought a 1974 Audi Fox, and regretting my purchase within a year, I remember looking at the new 131 at the Fiat dealership that was next door to the Audi dealership long before I traded my Fox for a new, 1976 Pinto. The rigid new shell new shell and new styling, done at Fiat Centro Stile under Gian Paolo Boano as with the larger 132, were handsome and modern. If you win the auction, your card will be charged for the service fee and you pay the seller directly for the vehicle. Fiat 131s for sale that are in good nick in the US generally bring somewhere between $3,500 to $6,500 or so. 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. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. I used to put a lot of rice burners to shame off the line and down the straights in that car. Be sure to post photos when you finish. He then bought a brand new Renault 9. Haynes REpair Manual Fiat 131 & Bravia 1975 - 1980 All Models. His father died but the rest of the family was ok. Easy financing available! Also see Alfasud and Lancia Beta, similarly cursed. My moms first car was an orange Fiat 124 Sport Spider convertible, purchased used from a neighbor. $5.79, Our Price: 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). Browse All FIAT 131 Classic Cars . unrelated topic but the name came back for other markets in the 21st century.I do remember at one time due to Mazda Australia having the rights to the name BRAVO they had to call it a RITMO.whatever did happen to that car might one ask.All I see in Fiat dealers now are either 500s,Pandas or in many cases Vans for either work purposes or to be bought new as airport shuttle vehicles. Though conventional in every way like the 124 it replaced, the 131 was good at just about everything design wise good neutral handling, reasonable fuel economy even if the small-engined models were slow, and loads of room. I have not seen an old Fiat in years, but in a sort of CC effect, saw one of these in an old movie that we watched over the weekend. Excuse me if interrupting your valuable time, in a middle of your great activities. Cars of this era seem to get so little love, it is nice to see one that its owner found to be a real keeper. In 1979, the list price of a carbureted Brava sedan was $7,583 (about $30,860 in 2021 dollars). But it was a hell of a lot more fun to drive when it ran. The BaT Service Fee is 5% of the bid, with a minimum of $250 up to a maximum of $5,000. Restored-Original, All rights reserved, 2023 CLASSIC.COM Inc. Fiat introduced the 131 range of cars in 1974. Abroad, the story was different with the series 3 131s arriving in mid-1981 with a fresh round of updates (which were not federalized). The highest I ever took it was 125 and I wasnt even to the floor, but I just didnt have the confidence in myself to chance going any faster in it, that and the Ford I was racing was already so far behind me that I didnt need to go any faster. We also provide various high quality models in . My next favorite was a Brava which I picked up for $100. Our hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm and from April-November, were also open Saturdays 10am-5pm. If so please use the bidding box above. 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