Projects
1973
Fiat 124 Special T
Owner:
Mal
Simmonds
Specifications:
Engine
Fiat 132 2.0L
105TC pistons
1995cc Twin Cam
Oversized valves
40/80/80/40 Cams
Twin 45DCOE weber carbs
Oil surge protection using aque sump
Total developing 165 bhp
Gearbox
132 2.0L standard gearbox
4.4 Limited Slip Differential
Brakes
Front: Vented Uno Turbo discs
Rear: Standard discs
Manual Bias Control
Suspension
Lovell springs lowered 30mm
Koni adjustable shocks
Anti-roll bar
Wheels
Lania Beta mags
Dunlop D01J 155x60x14 Tyres
Vehicle
History:
The car had only two previous owners. First
was the NZ Ministry of Education (?) and the second,
the Headmaster of Taumarnui High School. It came into
Mals posesion in the early 90's as an excellent example
of a 124 Special T. After looking at several others
in bad condition, it was almost a shame to see this
beautiful classic car sacrificed to become a quality
race car. As the transformation slowly got underway
sadness was replaced with excitment.
Future
plans:
The car in its present form is great and
whilst it wont beat most of the modern race cars it
is still very competitive and there is a lot of fun
to be had in this car, which is of course, the most
important factor in racing.
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