Once deadly enemies...

[kev131]

The mark 2 RS2000 was the number one market competitor for the 131 Sport with many magazine articles comparing the cars. My particular favourite was the CAR magazine article in Feb 1979 where despite been rated as being a slower accelerating and more expensive car to buy, the article gave the thumbs up to the Fiat with the unforgettable strap line : "Fiat's refined 131 Sport tangles with Britains top hotshoe special and proves that back street brawn Italian style is the thing to beat".

Here is a pic of the magazine cover.



At yesterday's car show in Ennis I wanted to recreate a shot of the two cars and the owner of this Irish car obliged.

[simon131]

Hey Kev. Is that a 'for sale' poster in the back of your car?

I did a similar photo shoot back in 1991 with my black Sport, JPD969V, and my brother's mate's black RS 2000 custom. I'll see if I can find the pics and get them scanned in.

The yellow RS certain clashes with the orange of your Sport!

[kev131]

Let's see it Si - Both cars black? Nice!?

No.... not a for sale sign - It's a history of the car and a message at the end saying "Not For Sale" as I was getting asked so many times!?

[krishtiano]

kev u have a very beautiful 131 sport!

Cheers mate!