1961-1970 Innocenti Spider/Coupe
The 1961-1970 Innocenti Spider/Coupe is one of several products resulting from the linkup between British Motor Corporation (BMC) and Italy's Innocenti. Essentially the Austin-Healey Sprite/MG Midget platform rebodied by Ghia; production by OSI, near Milan. 1964 Innocenti Spider. See more pictures of sport cars. |
More stylish, expensive, and exclusive than the "Spridget," but a little heavier. Mechanical changes parallel those of British relatives, and basic chassis was unaltered. These Innocentis had roll-up door windows years before the Spridgets.
Pluses of the 1961-1970 Innocenti Spider/Coupe:
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More attractive and civilized than the BMC product
- Familiar and sturdy chassis, mechanicals
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Heavier than equivalent Sprite/Midget
- No body parts available now
- Serious ruster
- Little expertise and interest in U.S.
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Specifications of the 1961-1970 Innocenti Spider/Coupe:
Length, inches: 135.0
Wheelbase, inches: 80.0
Weight, pounds:1,595 (Spider), 1,700 (Coupe)
Price, new: $2,900 in U.S. in 1964
Engines for the 1961-1970 Innocenti Spider/Coupe:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| ohv I-4 (58/67/78) | 948/1,098/1,275 | 45/56/59/65 | 1961-1970 |
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