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Fiat

Italy · Founded 1899

Italian passion in affordable packages. Fiat brought la dolce vita to the masses with stylish, spirited cars.

Heritage

Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino has been Italy's everyman automaker for over a century. While Ferrari and Lamborghini grabbed headlines, Fiat put Italy on wheels. The 500 was Italy's Beetle. The 124 Spider brought Italian sports car style to American driveways at attainable prices. Fiat proves you don't need supercar money to get Italian character — just a tolerance for electrical quirks and a good mechanic.

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1978 Fiat 124 Spider

$10,000-30,000 Car

Engine: 2.0L DOHC inline-4

Power: 102 hp @ 5,400 rpm (US spec)

Trans: 5-speed manual

Years: 1966-1985

The 124 Spider brought Italian sports car experience to American driveways at a fraction of Ferrari prices. Pininfarina design, a genuine DOHC engine, proper handling — this was real automotive passion accessible to the middle class. Yes, the electrics are Italian. Yes, it rusts. But behind the wheel, with the top down, none of that matters. The 124 Spider taught Americans that sports cars could be affordable and still feel special.