131mirafiori forum

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1982-FIAT-SUPER-MIRAFIORI-BLUE-/230856385377?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35c01ce361

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1983-FIAT-ARGENTA-BLUE-/230856337991?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35c01c2a47

The Argenta looks from the pictures to be in marginaly better condition :-\.

Interesting to see the Argenta parked next to the S3 131 Super. The Argenta from the rear is the better looking car IMHO ;D 

I would not be a big fan of an Argenta from an angle. I think the S3 Super saloon did make the 131 look a lot more modern for the 1980's, and a far better looking car than the Argenta. The blue 400 does nothing for this car it's one of the best S2 Super colours. I think the solid colours like White or Azzurite blue look very well in the S3 Supers.

What is it that everybody is always comparing 131's with Argenta's? I personally don't like the looks of the Argenta, and i had two in previous times, but it's wonderful to drive. Especially on long trips. No modern car does drive this nice. I like the 132 better. It's got better looks and it's the base for every Argenta.

But what really wonders me is that a lot of members are so full of S3 131's. I think it's rather ugly. All those plastics. They just don't belong. The 131 is a mid-70's car and what Fiat did whit it in the early 80's was optical tuning of an old model.
Better take a look at first series Super. That model is just perfect. Even better then Racing/Sport. It doesn't need anything extra. Just leave it as it is and you have yourself a turn-heads. ;)

Debate open......... ;) :D :D :D

If I ever find a "first series Super" I may join in the debate...  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Gee you're pedantic Pat today T!!! ;D

I'm sure Mike means the S model..like wot Simon 'as!

I like the phrase optical tuning Mike and to an extent I agree with you. However the engines, interior equipment and refinement of a series 3 Super make it a joyful car to drive. I still remember my drive from Ancona to Limerick in my old white Super and it was a real pleasure ...the car performed like a new car. :)

I agree, the original Super is a far better looking car and far better put together. The cheap plastic door handle of the series 3 opens the door to cheap interior trim. On the original Super the solid metal handle opens the door to lovely opulent velour ;)

No Kev, i don't mean the S(pecial). I really mean the Supermirafiori 1600 TC, like the red one you got. The model is just "done". Nothing needs to be added. Not even different rims. The originals are very pretty.
But i like the Special even more. Perhaps because it's the base of my favorite, the Abarth. ;)

I love the look of the velours in the series 2 Super!

But my series3 Volumetrico doesn't look cheap inside at all ;D ;)

I like the S3 Super & the S2 Super but the S2 trim and the velour wins the day ;D

I think the S3 does look very nice in this colour :)
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/photo14-10.jpg)

I think the last photo sums it up what a nicer 131 the S2 is ;)
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/KGrHqZiYEuKnoUPFBP8FitmC_271.jpg)
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/KGrHqJrIE-pcBCgrhBP8E25ue_271.jpg)
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/ad_fiat_mirafiori_bw_cage_19801.jpg)

The white series 2 is a lovely car but sadly it hasn't got the velour :(

Interior series 2 Super

And my series 3 Volumetrico

I could look at the S2 velour all day long, the blue is lovely but I think the gold/beige is just stunning.
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/fiat_131_supermirafiori-31.jpg)

The dash is better too on the S2 :)
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/fiat_131_1978_photos_1_b1-1.jpg)

I wholeheartidly agree  ;D ;D ;D

But I'm always pedantic Kev!  ;) ;D ;D ;D

Thats a very unique inside, I always like leather in a car :) I do like the standard S3 Super velour too :)

In the grey/silver velour, like my S3 Super.
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/superwhite3-1.jpg)

Me and my big mouth  :D

Not many series 3s had the velour, only the early ones I think. Most seemed to have that horrible canvas stuff.

I thought that was only in CL models?

Not in the UK at least. All the series 3 supers I've owned have had the canvas type stuff. It's a funny material with a canvas backing and little squares of material on it. It doesn't last well and is often shredded.

The velour was only fitted in the S3 Super's up till late 1982.

Out of all the S3 131's cloth seat's I dont like the CL cloth :(

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/panorama5020.jpg)
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/panorama5024.jpg)

But like mirafioriman says; it's the strongest. I have it in my CL and i don't like it either. I like the darkbrown velours in my Racing, but after 34 years it's tearing a bit. Same is for the Supers, i guess. In years it turns out bad quality.
I'm planning to put these in  8)

Like many others the S2 Super Interior is the best of all  the 131 Series.

First choice would be the Golden Brown. However, I really like the Blue with the Silver or White Exterior.

One of the best interiors ever  :) :). And for the Time 1978  8) :o :o Something Else.

Similarly, the Sport / Racing interior in either Red or Black is superb.

Yep mk2 super's had thebest interior of all the four door cars.

So the Argenta has been off the road since 96:

Vehicle enquiryThe enquiry is complete.
The vehicle details for CLY 328Y are:
Date of Liability 01 02 1996
Date of First Registration 05 05 1983
Year of Manufacture 1983
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1995cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available
Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate ?121.00
12 Months Rate ?220.00

Please be aware that if the vehicle has recently been relicensed or a SORN declared, these details may not yet be updated on the vehicle record.
If you think that the details on the vehicle record are incorrect please write to:
VCS
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1BA
Please include the incorrect V5C Registration Certificate for amendment.

The 131 since 97:

Vehicle enquiryThe enquiry is complete.
The vehicle details for FTW 677Y are:
Date of Liability 01 05 1997
Date of First Registration 09 10 1982
Year of Manufacture 1982
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2000cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available
Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate ?121.00
12 Months Rate ?220.00

Please be aware that if the vehicle has recently been relicensed or a SORN declared, these details may not yet be updated on the vehicle record.
If you think that the details on the vehicle record are incorrect please write to:
VCS
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1BA
Please include the incorrect V5C Registration Certificate for amendment.

I wonder where they have been for so long? If they have been outside, well 8)

Interesting.

Where have they been for so long. More time off road then on it since first registration. It would be nice to think that someone could restore them to their former glory.

Anybody here been to see these 2 cars ? ::)

Well the 131 is back for sale. Blanked out reg number this time but clearly the same car. Now in Essex.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1982-FIAT-131-SUPER-MIRAFIORI-2000TC-/121006873703?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c2c925c67 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1982-FIAT-131-SUPER-MIRAFIORI-2000TC-/121006873703?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c2c925c67)