I like these aftermarket wheels - any idea what they are?

khnitz

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I thought the wheels on this 850 sport spider on Bring a Trailer matched the vehicle well. Any idea what they are?

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I found my wheels on leboncoin web site. Some sellers are not willing to have the trouble of shipping but some will. I have often seen the model you are looking for because they are 4x98mm.

https://www.leboncoin.fr/equipement_auto/1732751335.htm/

https://www.leboncoin.fr/equipement_auto/1765618076.htm/

https://www.leboncoin.fr/equipement_auto/1615622844.htm/

https://www.leboncoin.fr/equipement_auto/1764767371.htm/
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These last ones are new with new Michelin tires. But price accordingly (in euro)
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Your biggest problem will be... are you good in French?
 
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I've always liked that design from the Lambo Miura. There are a couple of companies making modern interpretations of it (sort of) for various popular applications.

This example is from Rotiform:
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There is another company (don't recall the name) that has one I like even more. It takes the design a step further for a more modern look. Wish I could remember who they are so I can pull up an example.

These styles aren't appropriate for a vintage Fiat, but they look great on some other classic European cars.
 
Same subject different wheel. Similar in design.These wheels are on my 67 850. I'm curious what type/brand these are. I was told by someone years ago there from England?

Bob,
Your wheels are indeed English, made by Dunlop & marketed by Mag Products. They were imported to the USA by Rich Motors in the late 1960's & sold as the "Rich GT" model alloy wheel. This was John Rich's favorite wheel to use on the OTAS/Lombardi 850's (which he also also imported & sold).

The "Rich GT" wheel as illustrated in the 1969 Rich Motors Fiat-Abarth catalog (note the Dunlop "D" logo on the wheel center cap):

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The same wheels shown on original Rich-imported OTAS cars:

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They look so much better and more interesting in one color than the black and polished version.

Thank you Jeff, we are lucky to have your deep knowledge of this part of the Fiat marque.

Thanks fo the pics, they do look great on the OTAS. Did you roll that out of your garage?
 
Same subject different wheel. Similar in design.These wheels are on my 67 850. I'm curious what type/brand these are. I was told by someone years ago there from England?

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Hi Bob,
Nice OT1000! I had one once but it was a "conversion" from a regular 850 '67 Spider. Over time it went from an 843 to a 903 to a 1liter to a 1050 with PBS 8-port dual DCOE's to a 1438 reverse rotation twin cam with dual DCOE's. If it had been a actual Abarth I'd have left it stock. The reason I love rear engine Fiats is that (at least I feel) it's in their nature to hot rod. To play with a Ferrari is somehow violates some sacred taboo. Very creative photography next to the pond (here in the desert that would be a lake) with the colors.
Frank
 
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