1973 FIAT 128 SL Authentic Vintage Ad ~ MARIO ANDRETTI ~ Endorsed MSRP ,680

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1973 FIAT 128 SL Authentic Vintage Ad ~ MARIO ANDRETTI ~ Endorsed MSRP ,680
1973 Fiat 128 SL original vintage advertisement.
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MARIO ANDRETTI STOOPS TO TEST THE ,680 FIAT 128 SL.
Pocono International Raceway. November 13,1972.
"Maybe driving ,000 Ferraris has turned me into some kind of snob. Because I have to admit I was a little surprised when Fiat asked me to test drive a car that costs around ,700.
"Well, I spent a day driving it. And I can promise you one thing: The Fiat 128 Sport Coupe is no Formula Ferrari — but it’s no slouch.
"It’s one of the most forgiving cars I’ve ever driven. The car is so soft riding that you’d expect it to go mushy in a turn. But it doesn’t. It really holds its own.
"Because of the front-wheel drive and the rack-and-pinion steering
the car will absolutely understeer. Which means that I don’t have to worry about the back end leaving me. Even on wet pavement.
"And because you’ve got front-wheel drive instead of rear-wheel drive, it would be a lot easier to save in a turn than a normal automobile.
"Another thing that really impresses me is the braking. I had the car going near flat out and when I slammed on the brakes the car hardly pulled at all.
"Again, that’s because of the rack-and-pinion steering. But it’s also because of the front disc brakes and the radial tires. They shouldn’t be allowed to make passenger cars without radials.
"Now,this has nothing to do with
the way the car drives, but another thing I like is in spite of the fact that it’s a real workhorse, they put some finesse into it.
"I mean the way it looks. And stuff like the padded steering wheel and the clean, functional dash.
"And the way they use the space in this car is nothing short of incredible. It’s huge inside. And it’s even huge in the trunk.
"The only thing I wish it had is another few hundred horsepower. I’d take it out here someday and scare the life out of the guys in the Ferraris.”
FIAT
The biggest selling car in Europe.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Black & White
Photo
Size -
Full Page - 8
inches x 11 inches -
20 cm x 28 cm
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Country - USA
Grading - Excellent
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