1978 Fiat Archer
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The early 80's was the Mecca of the 'Neoclassic'. Not really replicas but flashy touring cars inspired by classics from the 1930's. Long Hoods, flowing fenders, running boards and of course convoluted exhaust tubes snaking through the sides of the hoods. With flashy names like Excalibur's, Moselles and Clenetes the market was soon flooded and the fad seemed to die off. In the early 90's a company in a little town in Indiana decided to bring back this excitement and coach build 21 examples. These rather higher end builds would be known as ARCHERS. This particular one was number 21 and was actually saved for the owner of the company who passed away before the car was completed. Built on 78 Fiat 124 spider chassis and components from a Lincoln Towncar this Classic rides likes a new modern car. Laying underneath the long split hood is a very healthy 355 crate motor that even has a set 'Archer' inlaid valve covers. Keeping with the reliability aspect a turbo 350 transmission linked up to a Ford 9 inch keeps this classy ride going down the road smoothly...