Trying to identify a new to me Spider 124.

[nn4w]

Hi all,

I'm new to the group and am looking for some help. I'm going to be picking up a 1978 Spider 124 this weekend and could use some information on how to identify it.

I asked the seller for the VIN, but what he sent me appears to be a serial number instead. Here's the number:

124cs1 0133520

Is there a database where I can look this up, (I'm new to Spiders). I'd like to get the actual VIN so that I can get it on my insurance.

Here's the original ad for the car:

https://macon.craigslist.org/cto/6941351732.html

Thanks for any help!

Scott
NN4W

[geospider]

That's how the VIN is on mine. Was strange to me too at first.
I would give it a real good lookover for any rust: floor pans, around strut housing, etc, given some rust in the pics.

Geo

[nn4w]

Geo,

Thanks for the quick response. If you look at the pictures in the CraigsList post, there is one small rust bubble. I hope it's not an indication of a larger issue.

Is yours registered under a VIN or by the serial number?

Scott
NN4W

[wetminkey]

My 1979 Spider is 124CS2 0152496. That's my VIN,...says so on my insurance card.
Serial number?

[nn4w]

Thanks again,

A web site I looked at referred to that number as a serial number, not a VIN. I think I'll run over to the DMV tomorrow to see if that's all they need to register it. It is a 40 year old car after-all.

Scott
NN4W

[18Fiatsandcounting]

124cs1 0133520 is your VIN (and your serial number). 124cs1 identifies the year and body; see:

https://autoricambi.us/pages/engine-id-chart

0133520 is the serial number of your particular car, and by this chart, yours looks to be a late 1978 model.

-Bryan

[aj81spider]

Prior to 1981 there was no standard for VINs, so every manufacturer did their own thing. This is why the VIN may look strange to you.

You have identified the VIN for your car. Fiat's approach was the model and then a serial number for the VIN.

You shouldn't have any trouble with the DMV

[aj81spider]

Prior to 1981 there was no standard for VINs, so every manufacturer did their own thing. This is why the VIN may look strange to you.

You have identified the VIN for your car. Fiat's approach was the model and then a serial number for the VIN.

You shouldn't have any trouble with the DMV

[gregarious]

On a separate note... anyone else wondering about that interior? Are those aftermarket A/C vents on the passenger side below the glove compartment?

[nn4w]

That's a great question. I haven't picked up the car yet due to scheduling difficulties between myself and the seller but I'll make sure to ask.

Scott
NN4W