On Sunday, September 7, 2014 8:04:43 AM UTC-10, Mayo wrote:
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> >> On 9/6/2014 11:47 PM, Ophelia wrote:
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> >>> I had a wee Fiat spider but that was more than 30 years ago.
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> >> Was the engine in the front or the back?
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> > Oh crumbs, now you've got me there. I can't remember. I've had too
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> The 500 was in the back.

In this country, Fiat had the 124 and 850 convertables. The 850 had a tiny engine in the rear. The apeal for me was that I could probably take the engine out easily to work on it. I'm betting that me and a buddy would be able to lift that thing out by hand. I should have gotten one but the one I checked out was a tad too rusty.

I sure wish I had an 850 Spider today. That would make my everyday driving a lot more enjoyable although, it might not be as fun in colder, wetter climes. The 850 had a styling that was just about perfect for it's size. Inside, the trim and parts was pretty much like it's 124 bigger brother. What the hell is there not to love?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma58EVmoBu0