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Fiat 124 Spider
The Alfa Spider wasn’t the only Italian contender in the classic roadster class. Fiat’s 124 Spider was also a popular, affordable choice that is still an interesting proposition for convertible fans who love Italian charm.
Fiat introduced it in 1966, selling the Spider in America until 1985. Pininfarina designed and built the Fiat 124 Spider on the 124 Sedan platform. The mechanics were straightforward with a twin cam engine, a four-speed manual transmission and rear wheel drive. The early models produced 90 HP from a 1.6-liter engine, while later versions got 2.0-liter engines with fuel injection and 102 HP.
The 124 Spider was one of the most comfortable roadsters since it featured a roomy cabin, a big trunk and impressive ride quality. Car fans seek well-maintained models of the 124 Spider. Fortunately, Fiat built over 200,000 124 Spiders. Most of them are in America, so finding one won’t be hard. You can expect to pay around $15,000 for a near mint 124 Spider.