serious question

[simon abarth]

who, as of today, wants to build a replica fiat 131
when I was registered with this site, it was there several construction projects, replica, race,
but since a lot of time, I do not see many more or unfinished projects
(Do not take mine project for example!)
people do not have enough time? money?
even the two doors 131 are not too seek to build one, no?
it is really sad that there is more enthusiasm for, in my country I can understand, we are in a recession, so no money, so no motivation, but elsewhere in the world?
Here, my question is launched, please, some answers ...

[Tas131]

In this part of the world there are very few 2 door 131's, New Zealand got some, Oz didn't. Besides, why would you turn a perfectly good, rare, Sport/Racing into a wrecklica?

[simon abarth]

I think you have not understood my question,
because my English is bad, sorry,
I wonder why there is not reconstruction project fiat 131,
whereas there were several two years earlier, or some unfinished?

[nob555]

I'm very busy building Tarmac spec 131 rally car over the last couple of years however I  just don't have enough time to post all of the progress on here, maybe I will try to do just that, after all with out people posting their projects my efforts would be even slower!!

[simon abarth]

I'm glad to hear responses like yours,
and also, happy to know that there are other projects in preparation 

[131 Lover]

Hi Pasquale!

I don't know how many of the started Abarth replica projects never get finished, either its lack of knowledge, underestimated the amount work it takes or lack of money!
Perhaps 25-30% get finished and drivable is my guess..

Here in Sweden I have seen more inside never leaving the garage than outside driving them!
Cheers
Alf

[bellamacchina]

Answer is simple in my opinion, where did you see a good 2 door usable for a replica?

And Sports/Racings used before are much more valuable nowadays so people don't use them anymore(almost)

[simon abarth]

thank you, ALF and ALBERT, for your answer , and NOB555 too, I think you are right,
and, further, here in France, people have no interest for cars,
when you talk about cars, people answer:
ah yes, it stinks and it makes noise ... well, you know what I mean,
but is it the same may be elsewhere?

[bellamacchina]

More and more stupid talk about environment and scrappage shit, it is more and more difficult here in Holland but I keep on going collecting nice cars as there is nothing nicer  driving as an old 131-132-Argenta or period Alfa-Lancia for me!

[simon abarth]

exactly Albert, 

[pscamb]

Hi, interesting question and answers.  I agree life gets busy and sometimes I just don't get time to update forums.  Also agree financially some markets are doing it tuff and projects get put on hold.  Could have finished my project in 3 years, but financially it made sense to complete over 10 years.
Mine did get finished so I hope you enjoy.

Enjoy:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSJ7uKtM0bY

[kev131]

Nice....😊

[simon abarth]

Paul, you have a very nice car, you put the time, but you did a good job with good parts
thank you for your interest in this question,

[Yves]

Answer is simple in my opinion, where did you see a good 2 door usable for a replica?

And Sports/Racings used before are much more valuable nowadays so people don't use them anymore(almost)

I know of somebody who recently sold a nice Racing for 11.500 euro as basis for a replica   

So there are still projects started   

[simon abarth]

11500 euro To make a replica! in which country are the people who pay so much money to demolish a car, in part  I understand better why people request 30000 or 40000 euro for a replica!for me, 131  racing in super condition must remain original, they have their value, and use a rusty, worn, or not fully, to build a replica
 if you think it is rare to find a racing 131 or two doors to make a replica, then I can offer you, mine. it is not worth 11 500 euros!
it's already a racing car, but this is not the place for this post!