Looking at a 1978 Arizona Fiat 124 that it is in Texas, smog easy to pass in California?

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Exit98

Re: Looking at a 1978 Arizona Fiat 124 that it is in Texas, smog easy to pass in California?

Post by Exit98 »

Hi Betis,

I see you are looking at the 78 that's currently on Ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fiat-Other-/111 ... 1853296730

It certainly looks like a very nice Spider. They are asking for top dollar for it too.

But that's between buyer & seller, and in any case when buying any old car, buying the best one you can find and afford is always the way to go. Cheap old cars get very expensive fast.

I don't know if you are in the LA area of LaLa Land but if you are Allison Automotive in Upland is where you'll want to take it to be sure it passes smog.

Have you seen this one of BaT? http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-f ... nvertible/

Its an early small bumper car, which many of us prefer, and I don't think you'd have to worry about smogging it because of its age.

Good luck and keep posting. Let us know if you get it or not.
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Re: Looking at a 1978 Arizona Fiat 124 that it is in Texas, smog easy to pass in California?

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There is a belt and it looks like the smog pump is working. And it has a catalytic converter. All is there. So hopefully it will pass smog in California.
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Re: Looking at a 1978 Arizona Fiat 124 that it is in Texas, smog easy to pass in California?

Post by txspider »

Betis - This place is only about 5 miles from my house. If you haven't made the purchase yet and need someone to take a closer look, I could probably get out there in the next week or so, depending if they are around during the Holidays. Let me know. or PM me.
Think I would like to see one that is worth $17+k.

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Betis
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Re: Looking at a 1978 Arizona Fiat 124 that it is in Texas, smog easy to pass in California?

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Also looking at the 72, but I need to sell my jeep before I can buy. And that is done in 3 days. Would love to be able to buy that orange one.
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Re: Looking at a 1978 Arizona Fiat 124 that it is in Texas, smog easy to pass in California?

Post by JEEPER »

Betis wrote:Also looking at the 72, but I need to sell my jeep before I can buy. And that is done in 3 days. Would love to be able to buy that orange one.
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If neither one pans out PM me if your interested in a 79 that I bought new totally stock with 25,000 miles.
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Re: Looking at a 1978 Arizona Fiat 124 that it is in Texas, smog easy to pass in California?

Post by Betis »

I am definitely interested.
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