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Title: 131 Abarth? (or not?) Post by: Thotos on April 02, 2009, 02:52:14 PM The photo below was sent in by forum member Yagmur (http://131mirafiori.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=45). The 131 is from Cyprus and the owner claims is an original Abarth. Without meaning to offend anyone, I am convinced this is not original; in fact I don't think it's even close as a copy! What do other members think?
Title: Re: 131 Abarth? (or not?) Post by: simon131 on April 02, 2009, 03:21:34 PM I'd have said it was a modified series 2 Theo - possibly a Racing or Sport - check out the internal door trim. A pick under the bonnet would help.
There are several 'give aways' - not least the position of the roof aerial. ;) Body kit doesn't look that close to original either, (front panel and 'chin' spoiler are wrong) and the wheels are a little too bling 8) No hole in the bonnet air scoop either ??? Wing indicators in the wrong place, vents in the front panel the wrong size, etc., etc., Ask the owner for the chassis number if you really want to confirm it ;) Title: Re: 131 Abarth? (or not?) Post by: Thotos on April 02, 2009, 03:26:44 PM And it's RIGHT HAND DRIVE!
Title: Re: 131 Abarth? (or not?) Post by: simon131 on April 02, 2009, 03:32:10 PM I thought there was something else!!! ;D :D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D :-*
No air intakes rear of the doors for venting the rear brakes; wrong interior; etc., etc., Title: Re: 131 Abarth? (or not?) Post by: Thotos on April 02, 2009, 03:33:29 PM No rear boot spoiler. Wrong roof spoiler....
Title: Re: 131 Abarth? (or not?) Post by: kev131 on April 02, 2009, 04:59:02 PM No rear headrests or Abarth badge on the c pillar? The blistered arches look a tad too small compared with the Stradale versions..?
Having said all of that it is lovely looking car and I would love to own it - A real credit to it's creator. :D Is it me or does it appear that there are more replicas than Sports around these days..? ??? Title: Re: 131 Abarth? (or not?) Post by: Fiat 131 Abarth#2 on April 02, 2009, 06:50:34 PM Hello ;D
i saw never anterrible sight from 131 Abarth Replika. Ignorance is no excuse! it is no Sport and no Abarth that's a real shame! Enzo 8) Title: Re: 131 Abarth? (or not?) Post by: miro-1980 on April 03, 2009, 02:14:34 AM Hey guys ,
Please do not even refer to it as a "Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Stradale replica". >:( All it is , is a "visually" ill-tuned 131 2 dr. :'( This is what local rednecks do in a village garage! Please do not call it a replica of anything, the guy just has little imagination, poor taste and no information ! It is a total disaster! Such pictures should actually be banned or censored like this ! Miro Title: Re: 131 Abarth? (or not?) Post by: simon131 on April 03, 2009, 07:03:58 AM Your pictures make me laugh miro :D :D :D :D :D :D
and there's not much that does that these days ;) Title: Re: 131 Abarth? (or not?) Post by: miro-1980 on April 04, 2009, 06:58:11 PM Well,
Just saw a very nice 123 stradale (original) for 35 K euro. The total I have spent on building my replica probably passed this number over the last 4 years ... Initially I started laughing ;D and than suddenly crying ... :'( I wish I had all the money up front ...) Now, I have great car, but still a replica ... Miro My censored picture woud have to be taken under the hood and from the bottom of the car ... ;D |