Interesting article...

[kev]

http://bringatrailer.com/2014/02/09/aba ... -tributes/

Click on the link for the spider to see some cool pictures.

[bradartigue]

I like the casual statement: "A stock exhaust manifold looks totally out of place and should be replaced by an Abarth item ASAP." As if the Abarth parts are just falling out of the trees.

I don't get the replica or "tribute" thing, the money it takes to make one right you could buy one or two of the originals. And they're just as a big of a pain in the ass to maintain (all old cars are...)

[SoFlaFiat]

I really like the smog pump timing belt cover and upper bracket!! That's true abarth...
I'm with you Brad! It's not really a tribute unless it is correct and "correct" costs!!

[Kevin1]

I like the look of the car, but most of what makes it an Abarth seems to be sticker-engineering at it's finest.

[manoa matt]

Not a 1978. Engine bay components suggest 76.

[SoFlaFiat]

Don't forget Matt, I'm not the only freak out here who changes stuff out. By the time I'm done with mine not a single forum member would say it's an 81 by looking at it!

[manoa matt]

If you moved the relays from under the passenger side foot well (and associated original wiring) to the engine bay for either "looks" or "performance" then yes, you are a freak.