Projects

1970 Fiat 124 bc Coupe Racecar

Owner:
Mike Lowe

Specifications:
Engine
2 litre twincam
Twin side draft 45mm Dellotos
ANSA extractors,
Facbricated winged sump
Electronic ignition
Race cams, est 160bhp @ 7000rpm.

Gearbox
Fiat 131 5-speed

Differential
Standard 124

suspension
Front: standard 124 with Spax Adjustable shocks and lower/stiffer springs, 22mm Swaybar. Cross member and chasis rails modified.
Rear: Standard 124

Brakes
Front: Uno Turbo rotors and calipers
Rear: Standard 124

Body
The body and bumpers etc are all standard. We run full window glass. Weight approx 1000kg

Vehicle History:
I found a 1970 Fiat 124 BC Coupe shell that was rust free and had a rollcage fitted. It also came with enough bits (or so I thought) to easily put it back together.... how wrong was I! As with many racecars, it is often quicker and easier to learn from the success of others. In my case, I had to look no futher than Mal Simmonds who had been campaigning NZ's fastest 124 for some time now.

Mal knew that with my work commitments (and my total lack of fabrication abililty!) so that unless he took over the project, it would never be complete. That also could mean that he would not have the opportunity to race me head-for-head in like cars. So he agreed to take the project and deliver me back the car with the major work undertaken for me to complete the minor assembly.

With Mal's experience and knowledge, the car was modified in the known 'weak' areas, mechanicals installed, instruments and wiring done, etc. The first run of the car was last weekend (08.08.04), and the car ran strong. I am looking foward to the upcoming track days, after I fit some new tyres!

I can vouch for Mal's spooky ability to know what parts from later model Fiats fit our older cars. This gives not only simpler supply issues, but also usually stronger and more reliable parts. If you own a classic Fiat/Lancia/Alfa and are finding it hard to locate parts, contact Mal.

-Mike Lowe

Future plans:
Coming soon