131 Abarth Replica

[fiat131sport82]

Let see what forum think of last remain 131 sport being cut up, is ok or not?
Ask youself theses question when there are none left.

[mirafiori76]

It depends on the state the car is in. Tonystar's car is too good to be converted. A rusty or slightly damaged Racing is better to change into a replica.
Me I can't vote in this poll. The reason is that I'm stuck between the first two choises. Therefor I will not vote. Sorry.

[Henk]

I did vote for nr. 2
But why should cutting up a 4 door be more legitimate then cutting up a sport?

regards from a 4 door owner

[Fiat 131 Abarth#2]

OK you like a vote!
I also did vote for Nr. 2
always everyone can that make with his 131 what it want.
but i am also agree with Mike, a rusty or slightly damaged Racing is better to change into a replica.

Enzo

[mirafiori76]

Henk,

You're right. It isn't. But there were never 4-door Abarth rally cars. There were 4-door racing cars but never build with the extended wings. Not by Fiat itself anyway. Converting isn't that bad, in my opinion. I have a replica as well. But cutting up a perfect bodyshell hurts.

[Henk]

Mike, I agree
I am putting in an AC system in my 4-door as we speake
It is just partly with OE parts (Also due to availability of OE parts)  but this is what I want to do (I guess similar to tonystar but in a differant way)
and, after all,  it is my car, that is why I voted for 2

cheers

[stathe174]

Henk hi. I have also voted for two but I don't think that its the same installing an A\C and turning your car into an Abarth replica...

[mirafiori76]

I once turned my Panorama into a Racing. I have no problem with small conversions. For example, putting the Racing bits to a 4-door car is good. It just gives the car more looks.
Building an AC in is a good conversion. Makes driving more pleasurable.

[Henk]

It is an interesting dillema in which everbody has to draw his own borderlines, I guess....
Currently I am building an dual AC system (front and rear evaporator) for a 1960 Ferrari GTE (Mid east customer)
This is a 2+2 ferrari, small interior but if he freezes, I did it right.
other modifications to the car: 4 speed automatic transmission (BMW gear box), Electrical powersteering, new front and rear suspension (Wheels, hubs, brakes, everything) etc, etc,
The ferrari guys doing all the other stuff have tears in their eyes as the car is quitte rare. (but it is good money)
I like doing these kind of things as it is a challenge every time but if it whas mine, I kept it like OE, I guess...
(PS the owner has a second one and if this one is according his expectations, we may do the second as well)

Would love to share some pics with you but need to have permission first.

[mirafioriman]

Although it is a shame to cut up a car in good condition it makes a better replica in better more original condition.

[mirafiori76]

True. And it's easier to do conversion. But cutting up a second top range car in such good condition brings tears to the eyes. Better to take a car with a little more work and convert it to whatever you want. I did, back in 1988. Took me 5 years. Meanwhile I drove a Racing.
Tony should have done the same. But I keep repeating myself, already said enough in this topic.

[mirafiori76]

Couldn't resist. This poll is too tempting. I chose the first option. Thought about it a lot and looking back at my 131-career I must vote for option 1. Sorry to everybody who thinks different.
Albert?

[bellamacchina]

Albert chooses option 1 when we talk about cars in good original/restored condition, that's because of my affection for the Racing/Sport. Of course I cannot hold people from converting , although I try hard sometimes. Maybe someone will do a 131 cabrio , or even an Abarth cabrio Gullwing doors we saw already

Why convert a 4 door. Because there are more left, also in a not too good condition, maybe But expect that in a few years this discussion can be the same again on the last 4 doors. And 2nd series Super are already almost gone.
Any ideas from other forummembers?

[mirafiori76]

Convertible................Another sad conversion.

[mirafiori76]

How about this one? Change a Familiare/Panorama into an Abarth spin-off? Or a Racing spin-off?