1971 Fiat 124 Sport Coupé BC – Lampredi Twin Cam – Left Hand Drive.
Few Italian sporting coupés of the early 1970s capture the spirit of the era quite as beautifully as the Fiat 124 Sport Coupé. Designed by the legendary Centro Stile Fiat and sharing engineering DNA with some of Italy’s most celebrated performance cars, the 124 Sport Coupé remains one of the most engaging and stylish driver’s cars of its generation.
Offered here is a particularly desirable 1971 Fiat 124 Sport Coupé BC, widely regarded by enthusiasts and collectors alike as the most attractive evolution of the 124 Coupé range. The BC series refined the already elegant lines of the earlier AC model with a sharper front end, distinctive quad headlamp arrangement and beautifully balanced proportions that perfectly capture the flair of Italian design during the golden era of 1970s Italian motoring.
This particular example has been refinished in its correct factory colour of Curios Yellow, a wonderfully vibrant and period-correct shade that suits the crisp Bertone-inspired lines of the car perfectly. The bright coachwork is complemented by a newly retrimmed black interior, giving the cabin a fresh yet authentic feel while preserving the original character and sporting ambience of the model.
Under the bonnet lies one of the most celebrated engines of its time: the 1,608cc Lampredi twin cam, designed by the renowned engineer Aurelio Lampredi, whose distinguished career included both Ferrari and Fiat’s most successful competition programmes. This sophisticated twin cam engine would go on to power the legendary Fiat 124 Abarth Rally, helping establish Fiat’s formidable reputation in international rallying.
The BC Coupé is particularly notable as the only Sport Coupé variant that shared the downdraught carburettor layout used on the Abarth competition cars, further underlining the close relationship between the road-going model and Fiat’s motorsport ambitions.
The Lampredi engine is famed for its willingness to rev, smooth delivery and remarkable durability. In this example the mechanical condition has been carefully attended to, ensuring the car performs exactly as a classic Italian sports coupé should. Recent work includes a new timing belt and water pump, along with fresh oils, filters, radiator hoses, spark plugs, leads, distributor cap and rotor arm. The car also benefits from period electronic ignition, improving reliability while retaining a correct period appearance.
The suspension has also been refreshed with new wishbone bushes and new dampers fitted all round, ensuring the car retains the sharp, well-balanced handling characteristics that made the 124 Sport Coupé such a rewarding driver’s car in period. Braking performance has likewise been addressed with new discs and pads all round together with new calipers, giving reassuring stopping power.
The car sits on attractive CD66 alloy wheels fitted with brand new Toyo tyres, providing both the correct sporting aesthetic and excellent road manners.
Further recent attention includes the installation of a new wiper motor, while the car is supplied with two sets of keys along with a substantial history file containing supporting paperwork.
Since completion of the recent mechanical work the Fiat has covered approximately 400 miles, during which time it has proven entirely faultless, delivering the lively performance and engaging driving dynamics that made these cars so admired when new.
One of the charming aspects of the 124 Coupé is the way Fiat drew from the broader Italian performance parts bin of the era. Various interior components share their design language with contemporary Italian exotica, including instrumentation reminiscent of that used in the Lancia Stratos, lending the cabin a purposeful and distinctly sporting feel.
Today the Fiat 124 Sport Coupé is increasingly recognised as one of the great unsung classics of Italian motoring. Elegant, engaging to drive and engineered with genuine motorsport pedigree, these cars deliver the authentic experience of a 1970s Italian sports coupé without the prohibitive running costs often associated with more exotic Italian marques.
This beautifully presented example, finished in its striking Curios Yellow with freshly retrimmed black interior, supported by recent mechanical attention and a comprehensive history file, represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a charismatic and increasingly sought-after Italian classic.
A stylish, characterful and immensely enjoyable sporting coupé that is ready to be enjoyed and admired by its next enthusiastic custodian.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality and condition of this car. Delivery can be arranged with ease should you require it. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for taking the time to read our advert and for visiting our website.