Been discussed many times before Myron,
Nice to see you will make a pass when your are nearby. Was doing a bit of Maserati and a little shabby when I saw it a long time ago [FONT="], yes Fiat took it over.
[/FONT] Your keyword searches should include Grugliasco & Lingotto where they were delivered to Fiat where their bare bodies were fitted out. Yes I know pre and post Fiat assy' same say ,make it a Bertone. But there was a thread where we agreed to disagree. To me the two major parts make up the magic - like a good martini.
If you are truly going to encompass the origins of your 82' then the factory Fiat built especially for the 128 North of Turin in Rivalta needs to be on your list. That’s were most of the suspension and powertrain came from IIRC. Many of us wish that there were better powertrain options available but simple fact is that Carrozzeria Bertone was not a fully fledged manufacturer capable of this. Fiat shipped them from Rivalta.
So if you want to get close to the soul of your Fiat and to be true to the core of your quest make a booking for an overnight stay at the Hotel that now resides within Fiats old factory. Lingotto is a district of Turin but the building is known as the NH Torino Lingotto Tech (Pollytechnic). It occupies a small part of the old factory. A quick trip across the river to the Museo Dell' Automibile Torino is worth squeezing in (but time you will never have enough to see everything). It would be a shame if you didn't try though. It’s a "short walk" by ask the hotel staff for 'free city travel pass' they often have this available (but not always) you can use the metro station (walking distance) and buses. Some good photos of your Fiat will perhaps help overcome the accent you will bring with you.
http://googlesightseeing.com/maps?p=1479&c=&t=k&hl=en&ll=45.031993,7.665474&z=17
FWIW I came back some time ago from a strafing speed pass a bit further North to Panigale to do the same thing you are planning for another Italian stallion I am privileged to be in the company of. Time well spent 'just do it'.
There is a lot of pain and chaos NE of Rome right now, avoid the region.
PS
Karl
After Fiat gave up on the US market, Fiat shipped the drivelines to Bertone and the cars were done completely at the Bertone factory.
Need a bigger world view perhaps, Fiat didnt just give up. America’s protectionist industrial foreign policy / culture combined with dwindling sales due to the age of the design (competition copying the design) and most importantly the long held off closure of the Lingotto were by a long measure more pressing factors.
Best regards
Sandy