There was a dealership, Ansel Motors, that sold Alfa and Fiat and eventually Lada. It also warms my heart to see a super-high-mileage one of these still chugging along. All contents 2023 The best vintage and classic cars for sale online | Bring a Trailer, Privacy Notice Privacy Policy / ToS. I live in Brazil were FIAT was market leader for about 20 years, leaving the mighty VW eating the dust. Toyota and Datsun, for starters. There is a medium blue metallic 131 that shows up at cruise-ins here. Congratulations! Spring Carlisle Collector Car Flea Market & Corral, Camp Plymouth Spring Military Vehicle Show & Swap Meet. This is quite a find, as they were rare in the U.S. to begin with, and time did them no favors. 1980. I drove several of these neat 131 Fiats, near new with low mileage. This 1978 Fiat 131 Brava coupe is said to have sat for 19 years before being partially refurbished by Chris Obert of Fiat Plus in Santa Cruz, California between 2011-2014. I had my 1979 carbureted Brava up to 100 mph. WINNERS UPDATE Question of the Week: What's Your Favorite Italian Sedan? 1977 Fiat 131 Brava - VERY RARE Year: 1977 Mileage: 15,000 Location: Glen Cove, New York, United States 1980 FIAT Brava Year: 1980 Mileage: 51,600 Location: Somers, New York, United States 1979 Fiat 131 Brava Year: 1979 Mileage: 68,685 Location: Kent, Washington, United States 1979 Fiat 131 (Brava) For Parts or Restoration Year: 1979 The rigid new shell new shell and new styling, done at Fiat Centro Stile under Gian Paolo Boano as with the larger 132, were handsome and modern. I intend that Fiat should be a leader among them. Im glad I knew Fiat in their glory years. 1981. And they maintained much of that momentum until more recent decades. 1978. Even though they are rare, the 131 and Brava doesn't have that much of a following in the US, which has kept prices low. My moms first car was an orange Fiat 124 Sport Spider convertible, purchased used from a neighbor. This came at a time when we were in financial trouble and I had to sell everything off. Most of the ones sold in the U.S. have probably long rusted away. Believe it or not it was also reasonably reliable, especially for a Fiat. Subsequent maintenance included refurbishment of the brakes, suspension, and exhaust system as well as repairing rust in the floor pans. I like the 131 and wish I could have one, a good project would be an ITB EFI conversion + Megaskirt and possibly a turbo, but down here they are like hens teeth. Ive been involved with Fiats since my very first car, which was a 74 X1/9. I remember those were very common taxis in Barcelona. The body shells were uncommonly strong (the Fiat X1/9 is as well) with front and rear crumble zones built in. an important part of entry for Fiat and they once had a huge parts depot here, but even 124 Spiders are rare here. I remember one contemporary story about the Strada. FOLLOW MARKET VIEW PRICES The fact that his car lives in the Sun Belt rather than the Rust Belt certainly helps too. Excuse me if interrupting your valuable time, in a middle of your great activities. In my opinion the 131 has a such a purposeful design and character. 00 original miles so needs refreshing. Didnt want to sell it, but nobody else in the house knows how to drive a stick and we needed a car that they could drive, so sold it and got a Chevy Celebrity another car that I have high praises for. Ciddyguy, where and when did you hear that Alfa was to be back in the US before Christmas?! . All three sold more units than BMW did (and I understand pricing may have something to do with that fact) so they must be doing something right. Hopefully this will lead to the return of Alfa and a larger Fiat range! A 1979 Fiat Super Brava sedan with 2.0-liter Twin Cam engine and five-speed-manual transmission, found in a Denver self-service junkyard. Brand. $37.79, On Sale For: It was soon sold to a gentleman who drove it home to San Francisco and is now whereabouts unknown. You're the high bidder. Nice job. I remember a lot of Capris disappearing around the same time. Considering the reputation of Chrysler dealers in the US and Fiat dealers in Europe, you can imagine the new corporate dealer training meetings as something from the stonecutters association from the Simpsons. 4 door 131. Back in 1980 they were sold with a 2l diesel Perkins (http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/pruebas/ver.php?ID=982.3). If Im not mistaken in the 80s it was Europes second largest automaker and now Well I hope for the better but fear for the worse. I guess the GTI/3-series/Saab Turbo trend wasnt quite in gear by the time Fiat gave up. $4.79, Our Price: For a car like this, I'd expect somewhere around the $4,500 to $5,500 mark would snag it. Nicely trimmed interior (for the times and for a FIAT) and I remember the clever glovebox. Model: 131S Mirafiori Engine: 1.8 liter inline-4 Transmission: 3-speed automatic Mileage: 40,361 mi Price: $5,900 CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1975 Fiat 131S Mirafiori Click to view listing 1975 FIAT 131 S MIRAFIORI . $38.79, Our Price: I admit being surprised by the CC clue but the only 131s I remember seeing on the road were the 2 door coupes. He was a (retired) Rolls Royce engineer (jet engines) engineer who worked (in a very minor capacity) on the flying bedstead, the Harrier jump jet test device. We welcome trade offers for other vintage cars and trucks. Roberto, glad to hear this Brava is getting taken care of. They invented the popular car in Brazil when they put a 1.0 liter engine on the Uno, and every other maker followed then but AFAIK never outsold FIAT on the 1.0 segment. (Coma, from about 1978 a young Michael Douglas drove a blue one of these). Haynes REpair Manual Fiat 131 & Bravia 1975 - 1980 All Models. Vitals 1978 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Price on request . Not exactly the best circumstances in which to launch a mid-size family car. $139.79, Our Price: I dont know where it spent most of its life, but it couldnt have been around here. I remember my father mentioning to me that you could buy one of the these incredibly cheap (something like $2500-3000) once Fiat announced they were pulling out the American market. After some 20-22 lessons I took the test and passed (in my country only 35% of the people passed the driving test at the first go in those years, now its 41%), Im still sure this car helped by giving me confidence. No dings/dents. As a further nod to safety the 131/Brava was tuned for mild and safe under-steer at the limit. $7.79, Our Price: $47.79, On Sale For: But if you abused them you also needed to keep up with the maintenance of them too. Which is the power of the engine and the maximum speed. Only about 14,000 of Fiats 1979 U.S. sales were Bravas. $35.79, On Sale For: 75K miles on before trading it in on an 80 Olds Cutlass. Bella! 1976 Fiat 131 Rally Car for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $64,501 on October 17, 2021 (Lot #57,517) | Bring a Trailer Bid for the chance to own a 1976 Fiat 131 Rally Car at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Rear seat belts even offered shoulder straps. She jokes that FIAT stands for Fix It Again Tony. Do you have a Fiat 131 for sale? It was advertised on posters as, The Car Built by Robots. To which the local Italian comedians would add, and Driven by Idiots.. $24,900 Dealership Showcased CC-1675028 1976 Fiat 124 Spider 2000 Cleaned Fuel system from tank to new hoses to rebuilt carb Some interior work done Coolant system wo . I was just a kid at the time but I found the interiors really nice, even sporty looking compared to the offerings from Japan at the time. Pre-internet parts availability probably killed off quite a few in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Runs and drives beautifully. Jeep is increasingly a global brand, and the newer Fiat-based Renegade and Compass are much improved over the old Compass and Patriot. Free shipping for many products! Learn more. Same engine as in the Spider 2000. Fiat 131 and derivatives. Enclosed my Fiat Brava 131 1984, in Original Mode event not in a perfect one. Hahah good point! As a replacement for the more well known 124 it sold only briefly from 1978 to 1982 the Brava was the North American version of the 131 Mirafiori. Dropped a Brava interior into it just for the heck of it.. Sweet car inside and out when I was done. Fiat 131 Brava for sale on Ebay USA 131mirafiori forum 131mirafiori home For Sale and Wanted (Moderator: Admin) Fiat 131 Brava for sale on Ebay USA previous next Pages: [ 1] Author Topic: Fiat 131 Brava for sale on Ebay USA (Read 7421 times) Pages: [ 1] previous next Jump to: $8.79, Our Price: About this product. The Brava had been withdrawn in early 1981 thanks to slow sales. P.S. It was first presented at the Turin Motor Show in 1974. The car was now fighting a bunch of newer front-drive designs, but was still generally well-liked. Nowadays, Fiat Pandas and 500s have a great reputation and I have yet to see a rusty one, whereas the Merc w210 and Tacoma frame rot show how far the mighty have fallen from their brief decade of perfection in the mid 80s to mid 90s. The Fiat Brava. $16.79, On Sale For: I have many many fond memories of the 131s and Bravas having owned several of them as well as having owned and enjoyed a 68 Fiat 850 Convertible, a 124 Spyder and a few different years of the X1/9, but Ive spent most of my Fiat time with the 131 and Brava. Despite sporting a twin cam engine and a range that included coupe, sedan and wagon body styles there a few survivors today. Im sure it bit the dust a long time ago, as he parked it on the street in Chicago year-round. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. So the odds are it wont be the next Rover. A sales person at a local Fiat dealership as they rumored are slated to be the dealer that sold them. The Fiat Brava was very well equipped In Europe, during the 1978 model year, the 131 underwent a face lift and name change. If you are searching for a Fiat Brava for sale, CAR FROM JAPAN is the right place.. On our website, customers can select the desired old Fiat Brava for sale.With thousands of cars available, we - CAR FROM JAPAN - provide selections coming in different engine types, interiors, transmissions and installed features that suit your needs. Upon seeing one of these at that shop, I remember asking the mechanic Mark what he thought of em. I owned a 74 X1/9 (beloved, my first new car purchase) and after the 12K warranty period had it worked on at a great independent Fiat shop in Orange, Ca. Had two 79 Bravas growing up and have a 80 Spider 2000 now with the optional EFI. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rare-restored-1980-Fiat-Brava-4dr-131-2-0-litre-5-spd_W0QQitemZ110107716765QQcategoryZ6218QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem, Quote from: kev131 on March 29, 2007, 08:00:34 PM, Topic: Fiat 131 Brava for sale on Ebay USA (Read 7444 times). Except for the 500 and Punto most of the model line up is more than 10 years old. I rode on those while I was a kid as our neighbor had a red one with metal dog dish hubcaps. Many Bravas dissolved or fell apart, but this car was a gem and far too nice to park on New York City streets where it lived at the time. In europe they are very scarce now. In numbers, they are the 8th, 9th, and 10th largest producers in the world (in that order). Cars of this era seem to get so little love, it is nice to see one that its owner found to be a real keeper. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Please enable JavaScript to engage in the discussion on this site. When you bid we pre-authorize your credit card for the service fee (this helps prevent fraud). I must recognize that FIAT has a huge strength on creating and exploring new market niches (at least in the Brazilian market). For now, the rest of the brand is (a stunning) history. search engine by freefind. I built up my first driving experience in my favorite car brand, in this particularly great model, and no one can take that away from me. The euro version had rectangular headlamps. Sell your car with a. There is an orange 850 Spider that Ive seen at least twice the last couple of years, around work. We also got a smaller selection of engines to choose from as the smaller OHV engines were not available but instead we only got the lovely 1,756cc or 1,995cc twin cam four. Id guess the base one would be more rare but have no facts to back that up. Sadly he let it sit for so many years out in the elements, with a blown diff bearing for about 5 years to be precise. Average Retail $7,700. These were very popular in Austria in their time, mostly as lo-end OHV versions, to replace aging VWs. I can personally attest that Fiat built a number of fine durable automobiles (and not only beautiful and fun to drive). It would have a long life outside of Italy, too being built in Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Spain, Turkey, and Venezuela though some of these were local production of the Turkish version, the Tofa ahin, a later version of the car originating in Turkey. Papers available. Fiat 131 Brava 1976-1978 USA Original Factory Wiring Diagrams Shop Manual. It was one of those slow cars that was a lot of fun to push to its limit. and will be going to take care of the rest of the body work in the coming months over the winter. The regular 131s came in three body styles at first the 2-door and 4-door sedan, and the 4-door Panorama wagon. During the 80s, I owned a string of used Fiats. The 78 ended up going to a junk yard, my X1/9 was sold to a friend and I lost track of the Brava after I sold it. If I recall correctly, you could still buy one (SEAT at least) in 1983 with a 2500 diesel engine (http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/pruebas/ver.php?ID=982.6) . The 78 eventually fell from grace due to my abuse and I warped the head. Fiat introduced the 131 range of cars in 1974. Fiat Brava (North America 131) specifications: versions & types. The seller has overhauled the suspension with new stock front shocks and springs, sway bar bushings, front control arms, and rear trailing arms. There are other examples I could bring. My first car that I drove regularly was my moms 1978 1/2 SuperBrava 4 door in Champagne (a pale yellow) which we originally got via European Delivery picking it up at the factory in Milan. After that he moved on to Infiniti, which I guess produced more reliable oddballs. At least the new 500 seems to be moderately successful. $48.79, On Sale For: Fiat 124 Spider Parts of Texas. With twenty WRC event wins and three championships the Abath 131 was one of the most successful racing cars between 1976 and 1981. Options $0. The sad part is not that you hardly see any old Fiats anymore: it is the fact that one hardly sees any new Fiats anywhere, anymore. Dont remember that exact year. 1979 Fiat 131 Brava 2 door, Excellent condition, restored as a driver! The Fiat 131 replaced the previously produced Fiat 124 and was available in three body styles: 2-door sedan, 4-door sedan and 5-door station wagon. Combine that with a shortage of dealers and mechanics, along with the USA consumer disregard of any maintenance, and you will always have people saying that the cars were crappy and unreliable.Rust? Im not sure what happened to that car after I graduated, but I assume it was traded on for another Italian, though the pickings were getting pretty slim at that point. It's a 1980 fiat Brava, also known as a 131, and it's on Craigslist in White Plains, New York with a $3,500 asking price. 2 Offers for FIAT 131 found Save search 1 / 39. Having owned a classic 3 box sedan, I could have seen myself behind the wheel of another 3 box sedan. Bidding will advance immediately to $. WINNERS UPDATE Question of the Week: What's the One Car From Your Childhood You Wish You Could Own Today? Brembo brake rotors and new pads have been added up front as well as a new compensating valve, wheel cylinders, and shoes for the rear drum brakes. for the benefit of owners and enthusiasts of the various models of the The engine being shared with the Spider means the parts supply situation shouldnt be too horrible. Nothing but straight lines back here unless you count the trunk key hole. $118.79, Our Price: Michelin and BFGoodrich Tires are now Official BaT Partners. $32.79, On Sale For: Aftermarket sport seats are upholstered in synthetic suede, while black vinyl covers the rear bench. The only thing I regret is that I never took a photo. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. I agree with you about some points you stated. Rust, paint, splitting seams on the seats made them look three times their age and mileage. For sale or trade. $348.79, On Sale For: Free shipping. About this product. American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others, Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment, Road & Track 1975 Vintage Review: Datsun 710 - "Nissan replaces the late & lamented 510", http://www.autosavant.com/2008/06/17/the-ancient-fiat-putting-ethiopia-on-the-motoring-map/, http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/pruebas/ver.php?ID=982.6, http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/pruebas/ver.php?ID=982.3, http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/pruebas/ver.php?ID=983.55. Free shipping. The car was featured on BaT in October 2015 and acquired by the seller in 2017. We use USPS Priority for small orders as they normally deliver in the USA IN 2-3 days. This was a fun car. I will return with some photos when and I make it happen. They came with a 5-speed or a GM TH180 automatic (from the Chevette) as this car had (it had awful gearing, more on that in a minute). The DOHC engine gave off a delightful growl. I have a little bit problem in my Steering system is too heavy after I reconditions and my Clutch to heavy to operate. Once my friend borrowed the car and took it to school, giving a group of us a ride. During its long history the company has manufactured railway engines and carriages, military vehicles, farm tractors and aircraft, but the main focus has always been on cars. I was around 8 or 9 years at the time, and I remember that my dad purchased one, used it for a few weeks and sold it for a small profit. I was sorely tempted, but the wife (not a car lover) really wanted me to go with the Dodge Omni that we ended up buying. Dealer POA 1978 Fiat 131 Racing Never Restored with orig. Any Fiat 131 article would be sorely incomplete without mentioning its very successful rally racing career. The 1.8-liter Lampredi inline-four features dual overhead camshafts and twin Weber IDF carburetors that were installed by the seller and tuned by Driving Impressions of Dover, New Jersey. Are you sure you want to proceed? I shake my head still to this day every time I think of that scene. And they were rightfor its day, it was a fantastic interior that rivaled many cars more expensive than it and downright blew away anything in its class. Drop in the ocean anyways. Rough and Rare: 1979 Ford Ranchero Squire, Saving the best for last: Volkswagen Scirocco 16V, Zaporozhets ZAZ-968A: Ukraines Peoples Car, Ford Fiesta Mk1: The Blue Ovals Supermini, 1969-73 Opel GT: GMs International Sports Car, Mercedes W111 250SE Coupe: The Finer Things. I had given a 131 to my brother-in-law only to see he traded it in for a Chevy instead of either giving it back to me or selling it back to me. Rare Campognolo wheels shown are NOT included with this sale but can be purchased for an additional amount. It may begin with Europe, not to talk about the (at least until now) failed comeback to USA market. Undercoating and additional firewall insulation were applied by the seller. Represents the "C (medium cars, compact)" market segment. front and rear crumble zones built in And Now I build/ Modified Sand Buggy, its modified from Old VW type Jeep 181 The Thing. He got it for 15 years and just got rid of it because it was too thirsty and switched to an Injected Golf GTI. These cookies do not store any personal information. Will be sure to update this as soon as I can. The 131 was built at Fiats Mirafiori complex, freshly reengineered just for the car, to which it sometimes gave its name in Italy it was the 131 Mirafiori or just Fiat Mirafiori. This 81 was one of the very last Bravas sold in the USA it was sold new in Phoenix, Arizona which is probably why it didnt dissolve like so may Fiats of that era. Show more. Maybe there wasnt a Fiat dealer here? We provide the widest selection of parts for your Fiat or Lancia car, period! The 131 also helped contribute to the volume and was generally well received by the press. Your CA Privacy Rights (Shine the Light) In Indonesia Fiat 131 Brava is very difficult to found it in recent year in the good condition.I found it in not good. In Italy and most of the rest of the world, the refreshed car was known as the 131 SuperMirafiori and the 131 Mirafiori for the base model. Why? DAA Industry Opt Out Many people criticize FIAT and the French makers based only on prejudice. 6th. One of the rare cases where I like the 4-doors styling best. Fiats were always very successful in Germany and Austria for such a long time, because they had so much going for them compared to the German cars back them, especially considering how affordable they were. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Not a ma . My favorite was my 78 Mirafiori 131. Could use a mechanical restoration. February 11, 2018 83 comments. Call us anytime at 207.710.6699. Im curious to see if Im rewarded for my wisdom or forever hailed as king of the lemons. Its a shame that, until the Chrysler purchase, the last Fiat remembered to be sold in the US isnt the Brava, 124 Spider, or X1/9, but this: I actually saw one of these, the Strada/Ritmo about a year ago on Capitol Hill, and I think that was the first time in over a decade Id seen one in the wild, and it ran under its own steam too. Its about time they come up with some new REAL Alfa Romeos and Lancias. I certainly wouldnt say no to a new Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1750 QV, but thats about it. Were 90 minutes north of Boston and 20 minutes south of Portland, Maine. Motorland is a licensed classic car showroom and one-stop service center. Something in the engine compartment had caught fire, so after they put it out, they just shove it into their field and left it, never looking into it. It was a stick, and seemed reasonably quick, even with a load of 4 high school kids. Email us at info@motorlandamerica.com. Maybe somebody from other countries can update my assessment bringing some new information. $9.99 + $5.99 shipping. In 1979, the list price of a carbureted Brava sedan was $7,583 (about $30,860 in 2021 dollars). On Sale For: $929.79 Fast Idle Diaphragm Weber ADFA ADHA DHTA D. On Sale For: $24.79 1969-1981 CHILTONS FIAT 850 124 128 131 BRAVA STRADA SERVICE SHOP REPAIR MANUAL. Not some revamped and rebadged Fiats and Chryslers. Essentially it used the original 131 interior with the new updates to the sheetmetal that the SuperBrava had. The seller has driven 3k miles in three years of ownership, and total mileage is unknown. Dont recall ever seeing one of these outside old advertisements, movies and photos. Additional pictures showing the paintwork in process are included in the gallery below. Id see one parked in someones backyard, Id ask them what they were doing with it and usually walk away with the car for free. call us or text us 800-736-6410 email us. factory paint My name is Franco and our Company name is Italian Classic Ca. My guess that this was something Japanese was totally wrong, but I maintain that the clue is something that might have appeared on a Toyota or Datsun of that period. $9.79, On Sale For: Quality control issues and indifferent dealers (Fiat dealers were either hard-core Italian car shops or also ran franchises) eventually drove buyers away (as detailed in our story about the Fiat Strada). I hope, I could have a Fiat again for my collection.Fiat is my first love, caused my first car I drive is Fiat.. Im very glad to have a lot of information about Fiat, especially Fiat 131 Brava even though the car not yet in my garage, cause I will send it to the workshop to minor repair. Checking for missed updates. This is the Fiat 124 Spider Fiat 131 brava parts catalog. $34.79, On Sale For: These were great cars. I havent seen one here in the U.K since the 80s. There were 7 sold in the last 5 years. The 131 had a much longer and more successful life in Europe than North America. $2.79, Our Price: Quite a find, David. Ultimately it was replaced by the Strada-derived Regata in 1983, although the wagon continued into 1984. Unfortunately, even the two or three year old models I found on used car lots were rapidly denigrating as they sat there. I especially liked the light yellow color these cars came in. 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 1.00 1994 Alfa Romeo 164 1.00 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 1.00 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 2.00 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 1.00. 1979 was a great year for imported car sales in the USA in part because of OPEC II and Fiat had a brand new model the Strada to help capture economy car sales (there were also still 128s in inventory at big discounts). But it was a hell of a lot more fun to drive when it ran. For sale Fiat 131 Familiare 1.3 , year 1982 , the car is ori. Probably bigger than the trunks in some mid engined exotic machinery. The Fiat 131 got a more longer lifespan elsewhere from what I read at http://www.autosavant.com/2008/06/17/the-ancient-fiat-putting-ethiopia-on-the-motoring-map/ First by Tofas in Turkey where it was made until 2008 and more recently in Ethophia. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. $17.79, Our Price: The factory approved dealer installed air conditioners were particularly gawd-awful. It really breaks my heart to see the shape of FIAT right now. $28.79, Our Price: In the USA, it replaced the 124 for 1975, and lasted until the end of 1981 though you could still buy a handful of leftovers in 1982. This forum is available free and is part of a non-profit website run by volunteers To see it on old or classic really videos is a blast. Actually in the recent year my Collection Car are VW and Daihatsu. Fiat is now merged wit. I have not seen an old Fiat in years, but in a sort of CC effect, saw one of these in an old movie that we watched over the weekend. Easy financing available! $16.79, Our Price: Zahnriemensatz + Wasserpumpe von CONTITECH + OPTIMAL Verpackungslnge: 26,5 cm Verpackungsbreite: 16,5 385553275910 "definition" that we hear every time a Fiat is mentioned, but it's hard to avoid that. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 1977 Fiat 131 Brava Mirafiori Owners Manual USA New NOS | eBay Motors, Parts & Accessories, Manuals & Literature | eBay! Prices shown are the prices you can expect to pay for a 1979 FIAT 131 Brava 2 Door Coupe across different levels of condition. Really miss my old Brava and have searched for several years to find another. Disclaimer: 1977. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Lot #57,517. Whats Italian for what noise? or they all do that? or you didnt follow the correct oil change schedule? or the 2.7 engine is considered a consumable item- like brake pads.. Fiat 131 (1974 to 1984) Fiat introduced the 131 range of cars in 1974. As a start, I may be wrong but I believe the 131 hit US showrooms, about 1975. Id forgotten these even existed, they used to be seen regularly until about the mid 80s. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Fiat 131 Front Chrome Bumper New Original Crommodora with lights at the best online prices at eBay! People will often assume because a car is Italian, French or British it is automatically an unreliable pile of crap. $874.79, On Sale For: The car was offered with 4-door sedan, notchback coupe, station wagon body shapes between the years 1979 and 1981. North American cars were generally higher specification than what could be found over in Europe. 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