I drove our 1971 128 for 194,000 miles from 1971 to 1982 (from high school, to college to working). 1,116cc OHC 80mm bore 55.5mm stroke 4 speed revved at 3,800rpm at 60mph. Handled like a puma on the curves. Loaded entire family of 5 with luggage from Los Angeles to San Fran and back in comfort (loaded shoes in the spare wheel in front). With no money I did all my own maintenance bumper to bumper. The only thing that I did not have to deal with was the electronics (knock on wood). To this day, my favorite car.
"I arrive in Germany. Volkswagen Research Centre. It was January 1970. In the center of a huge room was a 128 completely disassembled and sectioned, piece by piece. I ask for explanations and they candidly answer that they will never be able to make a car with such refined mechanics at such a low price. For this the Golf will have to be smaller. In short, the 128 was their reference car " Giorgetto Giugiaro This says a lot.
Fiat experimented with the end on gearbox FWD layout with the Primula model under Auto Bianchi . Certainly , the 128 set the benchmark for how most FWD cars are produced today allied to Macpherson strut suspension , allowing one production manoeuvre to install engine /gearbox/ front suspension/ brake assembly. Meaning production costs very much reduced. This model also included the excellent Sport coupe models including the 3P after , and played a part in introduction of the excellent mid engined X19
I had a 74 USA spec 4 door with the giant bumpers. It was a great car in the winter snow once you got it started. It had a great heater and lots of room and cargo space. Now I have an 81 131 Brava, a 84 Bertone x1/9 and a n 88 Yugo GVX.
You know, keep in mind that it's been in production for 14 years. Its transformation gave birth to 2 very successful models: the FIAT Ritmo/Strada and the Lancia Delta. The Ritmo was marketed in 1978 and in any case the 128 remained in production in Italy for another 5 years. Great car. I don't know if you know that the VW Golf was developed on the studies of the 128. Great car
A great video, Johnny. Very informative. However, you forgot the Fiat 128 3P, which was a three door hatchback version of the coupe. There was a utility (pickup) version in South Africa, too.
You are absolutely correct about the not being mention the 128 3p 😊👍 but there is going to be a video about this car 😊 thank you for watching and commenting 👍
At 8:12 min. it says that the VW Golf I probably was a better car. Well, I remember a contemporary British test comparing the two. The conclusion was that the Golf clearly had potential for further development and eventually becoming the better car - but at the time of the test the 128 had better finish and was simply more mature and still very competitive. Moreover, despite being five years older, it offered much more space to the passengers, particularly on the rear seats (the one's of the Golf in fact were a bad joke). The only (but very important) positive differentiator of the Golf was the hatchback that Fiat did not dare to present in 1969 (although they had a design study).
Thank you and I highly appreciate your comment. Some years ago friend of mine bought a second hand mk1 golf 1 with the 50 hp petrol engine. Even was the pre facelift model with the small tail lights. The car was with full service history and …. Just over 315 000 miles or half million kilometres. He used the car for 4 years with no single problem. Just the problem was eating too much oil But really too much. Was extremely reliable Personally I have 2 Fiat cars at the moment and I will always prefer Fiat 😊👍 thank you 😊
@@kirisgarage8590 My first and second car were 128s. The second one was a 1300 sedan which became 17 years and nearly 200.000 km old. Very impressive for any car from 1977 in Germany with its winters with a lot of salt on the streets. Today I am owning five Fiats with a total age of 194 years 😉. One of them is a 128 again - a Sport L 1300. It still does not feel old at all - except from the missing fifth gear.
I drove our 1971 128 for 194,000 miles from 1971 to 1982 (from high school, to college to working). 1,116cc OHC 80mm bore 55.5mm stroke 4 speed revved at 3,800rpm at 60mph. Handled like a puma on the curves. Loaded entire family of 5 with luggage from Los Angeles to San Fran and back in comfort (loaded shoes in the spare wheel in front). With no money I did all my own maintenance bumper to bumper. The only thing that I did not have to deal with was the electronics (knock on wood). To this day, my favorite car.
Very reliable and cheap car but on the same time very cool 👍 thank you
"I arrive in Germany. Volkswagen Research Centre. It was January 1970. In the center of a huge room was a 128 completely disassembled and sectioned, piece by piece. I ask for explanations and they candidly answer that they will never be able to make a car with such refined mechanics at such a low price. For this the Golf will have to be smaller.
In short, the 128 was their reference car "
Giorgetto Giugiaro
This says a lot.
Great comment. I don’t have to say anything. Thank you 😊
Fiat experimented with the end on gearbox FWD layout with the Primula model under Auto Bianchi . Certainly , the 128 set the benchmark for how most FWD cars are produced today allied to Macpherson strut suspension , allowing one production manoeuvre to install engine /gearbox/ front suspension/ brake assembly. Meaning production costs very much reduced. This model also included the excellent Sport coupe models including the 3P after , and played a part in introduction of the excellent mid engined X19
Thank you 😊
Congratulations, the Autobianchi Primula and A111 are cars for connoisseurs, which I personally appreciate very much.
I had a 74 USA spec 4 door with the giant bumpers. It was a great car in the winter snow once you got it started. It had a great heater and lots of room and cargo space. Now I have an 81 131 Brava, a 84 Bertone x1/9 and a n 88 Yugo GVX.
Thank you 😊 you have really great taste and very rare now days to see these cars 👍
Nice original collection of beautiful mechanics.
I'd like a Superbrava Panorama for myself
What a great little car it was, it has had a very interesting history, thanks Kiri, nice video.
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I totally love the boxy design. The Zastava also had a fastback version of it. Also interesting looking.
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In Egypt the Nasr was produced even until 2009. On the contrary, the 128 was never produced by Seat - at least not the sedan.
Thank you 😊 you are right. The seat 128 was only in hatchback version 👍
I can't understand why Fiat would stop producing these. I owned two of these in the U.S., and the gas mileage was superb. A fun little car.
Thank you and I totally agree with you 👍
You know, keep in mind that it's been in production for 14 years.
Its transformation gave birth to 2 very successful models: the FIAT Ritmo/Strada and the Lancia Delta.
The Ritmo was marketed in 1978 and in any case the 128 remained in production in Italy for another 5 years.
Great car.
I don't know if you know that the VW Golf was developed on the studies of the 128.
Great car
A great video, Johnny. Very informative. However, you forgot the Fiat 128 3P, which was a three door hatchback version of the coupe. There was a utility (pickup) version in South Africa, too.
You are absolutely correct about the not being mention the 128 3p 😊👍 but there is going to be a video about this car 😊 thank you for watching and commenting 👍
For several years it held the title of best sub-compact sports car on the American market
Very nice sharing 👍👍
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Awesome looking cars and great video
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Kiri love your channel brother!
Thank you very much 🙏 I appreciate it 👍 this is a nice compliment to hear 👍😊
At 8:12 min. it says that the VW Golf I probably was a better car. Well, I remember a contemporary British test comparing the two. The conclusion was that the Golf clearly had potential for further development and eventually becoming the better car - but at the time of the test the 128 had better finish and was simply more mature and still very competitive. Moreover, despite being five years older, it offered much more space to the passengers, particularly on the rear seats (the one's of the Golf in fact were a bad joke). The only (but very important) positive differentiator of the Golf was the hatchback that Fiat did not dare to present in 1969 (although they had a design study).
Thank you and I highly appreciate your comment. Some years ago friend of mine bought a second hand mk1 golf 1 with the 50 hp petrol engine. Even was the pre facelift model with the small tail lights. The car was with full service history and …. Just over 315 000 miles or half million kilometres. He used the car for 4 years with no single problem. Just the problem was eating too much oil But really too much. Was extremely reliable Personally I have 2 Fiat cars at the moment and I will always prefer Fiat 😊👍 thank you 😊
@@kirisgarage8590 My first and second car were 128s. The second one was a 1300 sedan which became 17 years and nearly 200.000 km old. Very impressive for any car from 1977 in Germany with its winters with a lot of salt on the streets. Today I am owning five Fiats with a total age of 194 years 😉. One of them is a 128 again - a Sport L 1300. It still does not feel old at all - except from the missing fifth gear.
Nice video car show bro
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this car is nice👍😁🤝
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Belo modelo! 😍
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Ritmo disappointed me compared to my 128 especially the seats and steering wheel angle. Hooray for the 128!
You are absolutely right 👍thank you 😊
that is a art on wheels enzo ferrari's real car ferrari could be to much for his daily drive
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Hi Kiri 🙂. It's a very nice vintage car.
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The world champions!! Have the Best versión of 128🤣
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Cool car 😊
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funny litle car,like it
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nice
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Bella
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Questa e una 2 serie
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