It's Still for Sale, Imagine That

Exit98 · Post by **Exit98** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 4:59 pm

We've seen this before, but for newer members, well, here is one sad Spider.

Take your time, its in there somewhere, kind of like "Where's Waldo".

Poor thing.

You can pick this beauty up for just $37,500. You'll be a big hit at the next FFO.

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/5148899451.html

bradartigue · Post by **bradartigue** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:29 pm

Vile.

AriK · Post by **AriK** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 6:57 pm

I cant seem to understand what part of that is a Fiat other than a possible wooden dash. By te time you stretch a Fiat unit-body (if even possible) it hardly isn't a Fiat anymore. Wouldn't it be wiser and easier to build that over a full frame car such as a full size Ford or Chevy? Somebody please explain what i'm missing here, i just don't get its logistics in the making.

spiderdan · Post by **spiderdan** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:44 pm

The rear shot looks kinda like a Spider, once you remove the bumper and bike/gun rack
Pretty-ugly

AriK · Post by **AriK** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:40 pm

Ohhhhh! The whole rear is a spider up until the front windshield!
Pardon me,i have the sudden urge to run to the bathr

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 11:42 pm

that windshield looks pretty familiar

DieselSpider · Post by **DieselSpider** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:54 am

1981 124 Spider put on top of a 1932 Packard/Duesenberg Car Kit using a Pontiac drive train. At least they didn't just throw a Spider body on top of a Nissan Pathfinder 4X4 chassis.

Squidders · Post by **Squidders** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:58 am

How could anyone possibly think that looks good?

Zippy · Post by **Zippy** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 11:08 am

The seat covers definitely add a touch of class.

TX82FIAT · Post by **TX82FIAT** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:36 pm

$37,500 "I'm so confused". What part of the Pontiac Gr Prix, Fiat or 32 Packard kit warrants the price.

Checklist:
Body Style - Fail
Interior - Fail
Sports Car - Fail
Economy - Fail
0-60 - Fail
Collectability - Fail
Desirability - Fail
practicality - Fail

?? $3,750.00 mayby

4uall · Post by **4uall** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:39 pm

Exit98 · Post by **Exit98** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:31 pm

Come on.

Its got dual side mount spares and antique horns.

Youse guys are just jealous.

I'm thinking his best chance is to park it near a big cliff and forget the emergency brake.

Wonder who insures the thing.

BellaMachina604 · Post by **BellaMachina604** » Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:42 pm

What an eyesore. Completely lacks any nuance.

baltobernie · Post by **baltobernie** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:09 am

Oops, sorry ..... I thought it was the New Spider, complete with dealer-added accessories.

Doug, sorry I missed you guys at the Crab Run. This has been one heckuva year.

azruss · Post by **azruss** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 11:16 am

c'mon, guys. what spider collection would be complete without this lightly modified 124.

Actually, there were several attempts at making such "replicas" during this time period. The Myers manx showed how fiberglass could be used to create a specialty car on an existing platform. I toyed at doing the same thing with a 124 coupe, modernizing to look more like a current sedan. I even made a 18" long mock up.
On this particular replica, i'm impressed with the designer having the eye to see how a spider body would give him the boattail look and a windshield that doesn't look like he bought a boat windshield. I would have never made that conceptual connection.
This car, as other replica attempts at the time, have not stood the test of time well.

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