The socio-economic impact of the Fiat 124 production should be studied as part of the school curriculum.

Launched originally in the late 1960s, the 124 would remain in production, in one form or another, right up until 2012.What started as a fairly nice, but ultimately ordinary, small Italian family car would spawn a cultural icon that embodied everything we ve come to know and appreciate about Soviet motoring.

But what a Lada lacks is the Italian-ness that only a true 124 possesses.Throughout its lengthy production run, Fiat made the 124 available as a saloon, estate, coupe and convertible.

It existed for Italy in the same way the Escort did in Britain: aspirational, yet attainable.

But whilst much focus and love is poured onto the 124 Spider, it s the Sport Coup that should catch your attention.This car is the last of those Sport Coup s, a third-generation CC model.

Delivered new to an owner in Perugia in central Italy, it was loved, enjoyed and used sparingly.

It was imported ...