Fiat 131 Brava 1976-1978 USA Original Factory Wiring Diagrams Shop Manual. If you don't win, your existing pre-authorization will be released. Zahnriemensatz + Wasserpumpe von CONTITECH + OPTIMAL Verpackungslnge: 26,5 cm Verpackungsbreite: 16,5 385553275910 Thank goodness the Dino survives all the carnage! They had a metallic blue 1600 Special 4-door (1st series), but just two weeks before my lessons would start, it was traded in! 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. Bella! Roberto, glad to hear this Brava is getting taken care of. Cheers everyone. The Fiat 124 had a moderately successful run in the US, but its successor never quite caught on. I havent seen one here in the U.K since the 80s. You are not connected to real-time updates. Has a beautiful Ferrari Corsa Red paint job. I dont excuse any company when they produce shoddy products, but I think that the reputation of a lot of companies have been sullied by folks who have 0% firsthand experience with those products. + Read More Save Search Saved (0) My Favorite Listings (0) 131 results Show 30 1950 Fiat 500C Topolino Current Bid: $10,000 Ends In: 1970 Fiat 500L Price $18,500 Offers 0 1966 Fiat 1500 On Sale For: $16.79 Wheel Bearing Rear Axle (Fiat 124 Spider C. On Sale For: $19.79 Cam Timing Belt Tension Bearing DOHC 2.0L . My BIL bought a Brava in Jan. 82, I bought a Celica. I get the impression that Italian-Americans may have hung on to Fiat daily drivers longer out loyalty to the old country. Used Fiat 131 for sale - AutoScout24 31 Offers for Fiat 131 Sort: Best results Fiat 131 Europe Remove all filters 1 / 28 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally 218,900.- 47,850 km Manual 11/1976 Gasoline 103 kW (140 hp) RM AUTOSPORT RAUL MARCHISIO FR-98000 Monaco 1 / 9 Fiat 131 Mirafiori s 22,000.- 200 km Manual 06/1976 Gasoline 88 kW (120 hp) JFrank 1978. Comparably reviews praised the logical layout and easy to use controls. This came at a time when we were in financial trouble and I had to sell everything off. Hopefully this will lead to the return of Alfa and a larger Fiat range! In 1979, Fiat added the Marengo, a 3-door van version for commercial purposes. The Bravas over all boxy shape means they look better integrated than something like a BMW 3-series though. $35.79, On Sale For: DAA Industry Opt Out You can see my Collection in website bosmobil.com at Classic Corner (VW Jeep 181, VW Beetle, VW Buggy) and Retro Life (Daihatsu). I certainly wouldnt say no to a new Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1750 QV, but thats about it. The brake fluid was flushed and the parking brake adjusted. Now cars like these really take me back in time ! 1979. Engines, despite being DOHC, only have 2 valves per cylinder. We can tell this example is at least a 1980 model since a badge in the tail light tells us it features fuel injection. FCA is actually doing pretty well in USA, where Jeep and Ram are carrying them. I have a little bit problem in my Steering system is too heavy after I reconditions and my Clutch to heavy to operate. It was at home taking two couples to dinner, and just as at home tearing up back roads. if you are looking to sell please call me ., Your email address will not be published. Why? There is a medium blue metallic 131 that shows up at cruise-ins here. Tried to read all the comments but stopped about 1/2, to 2/3rds the way through. 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.. It was only a few years old when she bought it but was already suffering from rust and other reliability issues. FIAT 131 Series 1975 1976 1977 Service Shop . $29.79, On Sale For: The pressure is building up and possibly some heads may roll, but the company is such a behemoth, too many people would suffer in case of collapse. $19.79, On Sale For: 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. Seems to offer a similar charater in probably a much less expensive price point. There are other examples I could bring. With such a thin rear pillar I suspect the visibility is excellent. A five-speed manual transmission routes power to a live rear axle located by trailing arms, coil springs, and a Panhard rod. At Cars For Sale, we believe your search should be as fun as the drive, so you can start shopping millions and find yours today! Could use a mechanical restoration. Splendid addition to our coverage; I was beginning to despair about ever having a 131 CC. 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. Your daily digest of everything happening on the site. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Congratulations! The body shells were uncommonly strong (the Fiat X1/9 is as well) with front and rear crumble zones built in. I admit being surprised by the CC clue but the only 131s I remember seeing on the road were the 2 door coupes. 1969-1981 CHILTONS FIAT 850 124 128 131 BRAVA STRADA SERVICE SHOP REPAIR MANUAL. It may begin with Europe, not to talk about the (at least until now) failed comeback to USA market. It was in excellent original condition and rustproofed by the owner when he purchased it new. When you bid we pre-authorize your credit card for the service fee (this helps prevent fraud). $59.79, On Sale For: Our hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm and from April-November, were also open Saturdays 10am-5pm. Dealer POA 1978 Fiat 131 Racing Never Restored with orig. 1979 FIAT 131 BRAVA/ABARTH REPLICA CANDIDATE. The Brava/Super Brava actually did sell a little better in 1978/1979 than it had in 1976, but the trend for Fiat overall was worryingly negative. 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. Remember, its a RUMOR, not cast in stone, so dont take my word for it. Abroad, the story was different with the series 3 131s arriving in mid-1981 with a fresh round of updates (which were not federalized). They still had that distinctive, gritty muffler sound anyway ! 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? $34.79, On Sale For: California car - NO rust EVER. $38.79, Our Price: There is an orange 850 Spider that Ive seen at least twice the last couple of years, around work. 1979 Fiat 131 Brava, restored as a driver! I have not seen one since leaving CA 20 years ago; there are just none around these parts. $88.79, On Sale For: But if you abused them you also needed to keep up with the maintenance of them too. The 131 was a very successful rally car, winning three . Prices shown are the prices you can expect to pay for a 1979 FIAT 131 Brava 2 Door Coupe across different levels of condition. Monza-style 15 wheels wear 195/45 Toyo Proxes T1R tires that were reportedly mounted in June 2018. California car - NO rust EVER. We use USPS Priority for small orders as they normally deliver in the USA IN 2-3 days. The Brava had been withdrawn in early 1981 thanks to slow sales. I remember reading an interview with Giovanni Agnelli in about 1970 in which he stated something like, In the future there will be only ten car companies in the world. I remember being very jealous (my dad had a 127 at the time). Undercoating and additional firewall insulation were applied by the seller. With twenty WRC event wins and three championships the Abath 131 was one of the most successful racing cars between 1976 and 1981. It was soon sold to a gentleman who drove it home to San Francisco and is now whereabouts unknown. Dealer 25,000 Fiat 131 Abarth Stradale The 131 was also known as the Mirafiori, although in 1978 the car became known as the Brava in the United States. Base Price $5,931. It also warms my heart to see a super-high-mileage one of these still chugging along. Spare components include a thermostat, brake master cylinder, and unused Brembo rear drums. Show more. 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: Yellow Koni shocks and new spring supports have been fitted in the rear, and the wheel bearings have been replaced at all four corners. A sales person at a local Fiat dealership as they rumored are slated to be the dealer that sold them. Options $0. A five speed manual gearbox could also be had and was an uncommon treat compared to most of the 131s still four speed equipped contemporaries. $26.79, On Sale For: 6th. $57.79, Our Price: We usually dont disparage Automatics, but in this case, the Auto had some real limitations namely the 4:11 rear end which was good off-the-line but terrible for highway driving. I used to put a lot of rice burners to shame off the line and down the straights in that car. Now Flat is number 2 right behind GM. $9.99 + $5.99 shipping. #insta-gallery-feed-169243899 .insta-gallery-list .insta-gallery-item .insta-gallery-image-wrap .insta-gallery-image-mask {background-color: #000000;}, All Materials 2021 Alex Kwanten / Macchina Solutions. 1978 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Price on request . HP with fuel injection was 110. A very elegant Pinninfarina design. The Marengo was never widely seen outside of Italy and certainly not part of the U.S. model lineup. 00 miles on it. Perhaps Fiat figured Brava would be easier to pronounce for us North Americans as the car dropped the 131 and changed its name on its way over the ocean. 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. Application(s): Fiat / Pininfarina 124 Spider All (1968-85) Fiat 124 Coupe All (1968-75) Its about time they come up with some new REAL Alfa Romeos and Lancias. 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. We welcome trade offers for other vintage cars and trucks. If you don't win, the pre-authorization will be released. 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. Blemishesare shown up close in gallery photographs below, including a crack on the front of the hood as well as chipped and dented rocker panels. This is a rare 1980 Fiat Brava in fantastic condition. Which is the power of the engine and the maximum speed. The SuperBravas also distinguished themselves in their only half year of existence with a really cool (and totally impractical) Citroen-like uni-spoke steering wheel. Until 10-15 years ago they still were some of the most common older cars on the street, mainly metallic blue 4 door sedans and even the wagons were pretty common. If your reading this you know what the 100hp is like. 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. I believe this Christmas was what he was hinting at. I have four additional 131s - all for sale. It is now running again, not yet road worthy as I got lots to do between fluid changes, and new tires, stripping out the interior to tackle the rust on the floor pan and repair the dashboard. 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. Better known as the 131, Fiat changed the name in the USA in 1978 to Brava and Super Brava before settling on the former as the only name for 1979-81. In my opinion the 131 has a such a purposeful design and character. Could use a mechanical restoration. Upon seeing one of these at that shop, I remember asking the mechanic Mark what he thought of em. And they maintained much of that momentum until more recent decades. $5.79, Our Price: 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. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. The stock carburetors and intake components are included in the sale along with removed smog equipment, though the seller notes that the air pump does not work. . Every car company built some crap cars. $1.79, Our Price: Like many European cars of the era the big, North American specification impact bumpers dont do the cars any favors in the looks department. $62.79, Our Price: I have two personal anecdotes with this car: One of our neighbours bought in 1983 one of those, the Diplomatic series (http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/pruebas/ver.php?ID=983.55) and had an accident a few days he got it with his parents and his wife. Missed updates will be sent once your connection has been reestablished. Show less. Centralina Preriscaldo Candelette Fiat Panda Bravo Punto Idea 1.3 1.9 Multijet $72.11 Buy It Now , $63.10 Shipping , eBay Money Back Guarantee Seller: lemisit-0 (60) 100% , Location: Vibo Valentia, IT , Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 115766929243 Verpackungsbreite: 16,5 385553275910 Thank goodness the Dino survives all the carnage hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm and from April-November were... 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