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Car Of The Day: June 6, 2008; Majorette '74 Fiat 127
Topic Started: Jun 6 2008, 02:48 AM (459 Views)
Swifty
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Today's car of the day is Majorette's Fiat 127.

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Initially only available as a two-door saloon, a three-door hatchback using an identical body profile was launched the following year — Fiat's first in the class. The 127 used the tried and trusted 903 cc overhead valve engine that had powered many earlier generations of Fiat cars, in conjunction with the state-of-the-art transverse engine and front wheel drive layout which had been pioneered in the Fiat 128, and also featured a unique transverse leaf spring suspension at the rear. The car was one of the first of the modern superminis, and won praise for its utilisation of space (80 percent of the floor space was available for passengers and luggage) as well as its road-holding. The 127 was an instant success, winning the European Car of the Year award in 1972, and quickly became one of the best-selling cars in Europe for several years.

The Series 2 version of the 127 debuted in 1977. It featured a restyled front and rear, a revised dashboard, larger rear glass area and a new 1049 cc engine option. This aluminium headed, overhead cam engine was unique to the 127 range. At the same time a 5-door derivative became available in certain countries. The final revision of the 127 came in 1982 with the Mark 3. Once again the front and end styling was freshened up, and a new 1301 cc engine option was introduced. The interior was redesigned and made more modern looking.

There was also a "high-cube" panel van version, known as the Fiorino which was based on the Series 2 bodyshell, and this remained in production until 1984, when a new Uno-based Fiorino debuted.

The Series 3 was launched in Italy in January 1982 and soon reached other European markets. It is distinguishable from the Series 2 by a more assertively plastic grill. The addition of a corresponding panel at the rear of the vehicle implied a new 'house style' inspired by the recently introduced Fiat Ritmo.

The 127 was replaced as Fiat's high volume product in this sector by the Fiat Uno in January 1983, though versions manufactured in South America continued in production till 1995: Fiat imported the South American 127 Unificata to Europe, until 1987.


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For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: Fiat 127

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The dog in the hanging out the left side window is a nice touch! This is not the only miniature model to bring Fido along for the ride- Matchbox and Hot Wheels have done it as well.

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Oh yes, this model features a tow hook. Because as we all know, 0.9 to 1.3 litre hatchbacks are the best cars for towing boats, U-Hauls, or caravans. On a side note, this is one of three cars that the Yugo traces ancestry from.

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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

It can't be a good thing if a car can trace it's roots to the Yugo . Have to give props to Majorette for the opening doors though. Even the inside of the doors are detailed castings. Nice casting of a car I'd never seen before.


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james_autos
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It wasn't a bad car by Italian standards when it came out, but what Yugo did was take this car and basically strip it of anything that was good, and turn it into something awful. :o
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davidj94
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So is there a whole dog there, or just a head hanging out the window? Not sure on this . . . :huh:
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Zotez
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There's most of a dog inside.
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
In that case, we need to gather up a bunch of these to just get the dog. We all need a custom that has a dog hanging out a window. Dogs love cars, any cars, and don't care about the heritage. I'm sure any dog would love a ride even if a Yugo. ------------ Well, maybe. :lol:
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Dean-o-mite
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Ten years later, and Fido is still waiting for the Fiat owner to come back to the car.

Fun fact: the Fiat 127 did not have opening rear windows, so it would appear that Fido broke the glass out to get a better view.
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juantoo3
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a fun classic diecast
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Dean-o-mite
Jun 6 2018, 03:03 AM
Ten years later, and Fido is still waiting for the Fiat owner to come back to the car.

Fun fact: the Fiat 127 did not have opening rear windows, so it would appear that Fido broke the glass out to get a better view.
I wondered about the window. Cars of this class rarely had quarter windows that opened unless they were the "pop-out" style that opened a couple of inches in back. Still, it's an interesting little car, made for those who can't afford a "Real" car. Me, I'd buy something better but maybe a couple of years old. But that's just me...
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pjedsel
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Always thought it was neat when toy manufacturers added "passengers" to their cars - this dog seemed to be a large one based on how much of the window space he takes up - interesting to know that on the real car those rear windows did not open - wonder if Majorette was even aware of that when they made this one. Overall a nice Majo model of the period - I had one in a light green color. :woot:
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Pegers
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very nice casting.
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Swifty
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Dean-o-mite
Jun 6 2018, 03:03 AM
Fun fact: the Fiat 127 did not have opening rear windows, so it would appear that Fido broke the glass out to get a better view.
I just figured some Good Samaritan smashed the window out so the pup wouldn't suffocate in the sweltering heat.

Or perhaps with Fiat build quality, the window just fell out when the pup put his nose against it.
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