This 1979 Fiat Spider 2000 was cosmetically and mechanically refurbished after it was acquired by the seller in the fall of 2022. Work included overhauling its 2.0-liter inline-four and five-speed manual transmission, servicing its brakes and Weber carburetors, and installing LED lighting in addition to refreshing and repainting the body. The car has a tan soft top over tan upholstery, and it features Wilwood front disc brakes, adjustable Koni shock absorbers, Panasport-style 15″ wheels, a 2.25″ stainless-steel exhaust system, and a Bluetooth-capable CD stereo with a USB port. This Spider 2000 is now offered with spare parts, tools, service manuals, records dating to 2009, a car cover, and a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name.
A dent and other flaws around the body were repaired before the car was refinished in its current shade of red in June 2023. The rocker panels were also removed, refinished, and covered with paint protection film under current ownership, and replacement mirrors were fitted along with LED bulbs in the front and rear, which were wired through a separate fused relay circuit.
Rota 15″ wheels are mounted with 205/50 Nitto NT05 tires that show 2015 production date codes. The suspension is modified with lowering springs, adjustable Koni Sport dampers, and aftermarket stabilizer bars. The brake system features braided stainless-steel lines as well as Wilwood front calipers and rotors. Work since the seller acquired the car included replacing the front wheel bearings, servicing the brakes with DOT3 synthetic fluid, and installing Porterfield R4-S rear brake pads.
The front bucket seats are trimmed in tan vinyl over dark carpets, and the cabin has a Bluetooth-capable Sony stereo as well as a heating system that was installed during current ownership along with replacement weatherstripping and window seals. The rear bench was also removed in favor of a shelf for speakers and a fire extinguisher.
A leather-wrapped steering wheel frames the instrument cluster, which has a Bosch oil pressure gauge fitted in place of a clock. The five-digit odometer shows 36k miles, approximately 1,200 of which were added by the seller, who notes the speedometer was repaired after they acquired the car, and total mileage is unknown.
The 2.0-liter inline-four was overhauled during previous ownership with a ported and polished cylinder head, 10:1 compression-ratio pistons, performance camshafts with adjustable sprockets, and a 123ignition electronic distributor. The camshaft timing and valve clearances were adjusted; the Weber 45mm IDF carburetors were refurbished; NGK BPR6ES spark plugs were gapped .032”; and the timing belt was replaced with its tensioner. An April 2024 dynamometer sheet that is shown in the gallery indicates 133 wheel horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque.
A four-into-two-into-one exhaust header and a 2.25″ stainless-steel exhaust system with oxygen-sensor bungs were also installed in the past year, and fifth-gear components were replaced before the transmission was resealed and filled with Redline MT-90 gear oil.