1968 FIAT 124 Special T 1.4L 4MT RWD (80 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The Fiat 124 was already an appreciated car on the market, but the Italian carmaker knew it could do something more and introduced the Special version in 1968.

Fiat used the older platform from the 1300 model when it built the 124 range. It was based on a new platform and, by moving the gear stick from the steering column to the floor, it improved the driving experience. While its predecessor, the 1300 range, was available with a 1.5-liter unit, the customers expected something more from the carmaker. The answer came two years after the 124 introduction with the launch of the 124 Special.

The carmaker didn’t bother too much with a new design, and the Special version looked almost the same as the regular 124. It shared the same bodywork, fenders, door panels, windows, and roof, but it sported a different front fascia, and flush door handles. It featured double, round headlights instead of single units from the regular 124. The inner lamps were only for the high beam.

Inside, the car was roomy enough for five adult passengers, even though the transmission tunnel was tall on the front side of the vehicle. Fiat installed a standard tachometer on the instrument cluster, favoring spirited driving.

Under the hood, the carmaker installed a twin-cam 1.6-liter engine, which produced 95 hp and, thanks to its five-speed manual gearbox, was able to push the car over 100 mph, which was mandatory for a sport sedan in those times.