The Fiat 127 went out of production in Europe in 1983. However, that did not stop the brand from supplying the model in our country until the end of 1986. In recent years Fiat has imported the South American model of the 127, which differs from its European counterpart in several respects. This original Dutch delivered copy is looking for a new loving owner.
Compared to its predecessor, the Fiat 850, the 127 was a radical change when it was introduced in 1971: where the 850 still had rear-wheel drive, the four-cylinder of the 127 drives the front wheels. The 127 was initially only available as a two-door ‘sedan’, in which the rear window did not hinge, one year later it also came on the market as a three-door hatchback. In Brazil, the Fiat 127 was called the Fiat 147, there the model went into production from 1976. At first glance, this does not seem very relevant information for our market, but appearances are deceiving: Fiat brought the Brazilian 147 to Europe from 1983, when it ceased production of the European 127. In Europe, the 147 went through life as 127.
Fiat 127
This example is a Brazilian 127. It rolled off the production line in 1986 and was originally delivered in the Netherlands. That year was also the last year that Fiat carried the 127 in the Netherlands, in 1983 the Uno had already succeeded him. In Brazil, the model remained in production until 1995. The history of this 127 of the first eight years of its life is unknown. We do know that it has been in the hands of one owner since 1994 until February 2 this year. That person has the odometer of the 127 run up to 158,930 kilometers. Fiat itself apparently did not have such confidence that the 127 would last that long. As with many other cars from that time, the counter has only five blocks, making it seem as if it has only seen 58,930 kilometers under its wheels.
Fiat 127
In any case, the previous owner took good care of the animal in his/her possession of the 127 for at least 28 years. Rust is not to be found at first glance and, apart from a small spot on the hood above the logo, it seems to look good in its beige paint. The cleanliness of the car is also noticeable in the interior. The fabric on the seats is still nice and colors well with the outside of the hatchback. There is also hardly any visible damage at first glance. There are only some small scratches around the Pioneer radio with cassette player. Under the hood you immediately notice the rather curious placement of the spare wheel, which almost seems to suppress the 1.049 cc measuring four-cylinder. With a power of 50 hp, you should not be in too much of a hurry.
€3,690 is a pretty solid price considering what you get in return. On the other hand, Fiat 127s are becoming quite rare, especially in this condition. The only other two copies in the AutoWeek second-hand range have been converted for rallying. This original car deserves a Fiat enthusiast as the next owner who takes care of it just as well as its previous owner did.
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