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Rare Fiat 2000 Turbo Spider on Burnet Road

Written by Ken Altes

Designed by Tom Tjaarda and Pininfarina, engine designed by ex-Ferrari chief engineer Aurelio Lampredi. Only 700 of these cars were made in 1981 and 1982. This twin cam engine has 120 hp to go with four-wheel disc brakes and a five-speed transmission.

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Bertone nee Fiat X1/9 in N Central Austin

Written by Ken Altes

This diminutive car is owned by Dennis, a lawyer, who has owned about eight of these cars, many of which were crunched by adult-sized cars.  Better luck to Dennis for this one.  This 1986 model mid-engined car weighs about 2100 lbs, powered by a 1.5 liter engine and must be a blast to drive.  Don’t hit it, he’ll sue you.

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Rare, Fine, 1968 Moretti Fiat at Ferrari Store on N. Lamar

Written by Ken Altes

This is one of only 32 Moretti bodied Fiats made, spotted in front of Ferrari of Austin showroom on N. Lamar.  History of Moretti.  This may the the same car on eBay and Bring A Trailer. Cannot find out what “Ateneo” means.

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Fiat 128 North of UT

Written by Ken Altes

Internet says: Manufactured 1969-1985, 2.8 million built with 75hp 1,290cc rubber-belt-driven OHC four.

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