[SJWhiteley]

Hi there. Just a quick intro. Sold my 1982 Fiat Spider 2000 for an Abarth.

Flying from Detroit to Myrtle Beach SC on Friday, driving back via Asheville NC, and over the Smokies. Looking forward to it.

Hat tip to Vandor at AutoRicambi for keeping the old Spider supplied with parts!

 

[Greg]

Welcome to the new 124 community. I think you will love the car. It will remind you a lot of the original, but it's so much better.

Greg

 

[Rando]

The place you purchased is my local dealer. Blew me away to see they had 4 Abarths. They didnt have the manual Rosso I wanted when I purchased, so I bought upstate. Which did you settle on?, color and transmission? Maybe now they will carry some accessories and master the basic repair skills....
Sounds like your going out of state, we could have had a time down here at the beach! Come back some time, and welcome.

 

[RBH58]

Congratulations

 

[Stelvio]

Congratulations and welcome aboard. Let's hope the Abarth becomes as much loved as the old Spider.

 

[LongBeachJim]

Congratulations. You can post some photos for us as you drive through the Smokies.

 

[oliverpull]

Have a nice ride home. There are some awesome trails east of Johnson City, TN after you leave Asheville. Might try NC 261 (Roan Mt. Road) if you are headed that way and the weather permits.

 

[Stewie]

Welcome to the forums and congratulations. Definitely in for a world of change!

 

[SJWhiteley]

351 miles from Myrtle beach to the smokies. About an hour away from The tail of the Dragon. Had the top down about 200 miles of that. Steering is fantastic! You actually get Driver bump steer': if you go over a bump while holding the wheel too tight with relaxed arms, your body movement will steer the car! It's very precise and light.

Top up, it's very quiet, just some minor wind noise. This is a well designed convertible.

I'll post pics when I get back.

 

[Greg]

I am really glad to hear you are enjoying the car. It really is a great sports car.

Greg

 

[PureAdrenaline]

Welcome and enjoy that drive...would love to hit the Smokey mountains in the 124....>