1976 Fiat 131 S Mirafiori

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Fiat 131 Mirafiori made its debut at the 55th Turin Motor Show in October 1974, arriving with an unusually wide range of eleven variants. The base 131 Mirafiori, known as the Normale or Standard, was deliberately simple, while above it sat the more upscale 131 Mirafiori Special, designated “S,” which featured quad round headlamps, a unique grille, side rubbing strips, chrome window trim, and rubber‑insert bumpers. The interior gained upgraded instruments, cloth upholstery, reclining front seats, and an adjustable padded steering wheel. Options such as air conditioning, a tachometer, limited‑slip differential, and automatic transmission were reserved for the Special.

Power on the U.S.-spec Special came from a larger 1,756 cc Lampredi-designed twin‑cam four, delivering an engaging drive. Transmission choices included a standard four‑speed manual gearbox, while a five‑speed manual and a three‑speed automatic were optional, available only with the 1.8L engine. On the rally stage, the 131 Abarth variant was earning World Rally Championship titles, lending the entire 131 range a sporting credibility.

This 1976 Fiat 131 Mirafiori S reportedly spent time in California and is finished in Giallo Champagne (Champagne Yellow) and equipped with a three-speed automatic transmission. Produced in October 1975, this U.S.-spec example is an unusual compact four-door sedan that captures the character and heritage of Fiat’s World Rally Championship successes. This 1976 Fiat 131 Mirafiori S is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with an uninstalled 5-speed manual transmission, spare parts, maintenance records dating to 2019, and a clean Florida title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• 1,756cc (1.8L) DOHC four‑cylinder engine (U.S. specification)

• 3-speed automatic transmission (uninstalled 5-speed manual unit included)

• Finished in Giallo Champagne paint (236)

• Brown vinyl interior

Factory Equipment

• Mirafiori S equipment includes:

  • Quad circular headlamps

  • Unique grille

  • Side rubbing strips

  • Chrome window trim

  • Rubber‑insert bumpers

  • Seats with adjustable backrests

  • Full faux-leather upholstery

  • Steering wheel with a padded hub and adjustable height

  • Three separate square-shaped instruments

  • High-precision quartz electric clock

  • Fiber-optic illumination for the instrument icons and climate control switches

Modifications

• Goshyda SX-5513 Bluetooth stereo head-unit

• Pioneer speakers on parcel shelf

Known Imperfections

• Paint imperfections throughout body

• Headliner sagging

Ownership History

• The current owner purchased this 1976 Fiat 131 Mirafiori S in 2019.

Included Items

• Approximately 100 spare parts (see parts list in "Additional Documents" section below)

• 5-speed manual transmission and some parts needed to swap the factory automatic

• Maintenance records since 2019 (see "Additional Documents" section below)

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Cason Vogel Phone: 904.504.7848 Email: cvogel@hagerty.com