Twice as nice: 1961 Fiat 1200 Spider and 600: Prevent familial strife -- buy 'em both for just $4,000!

You should see the little "His" and "Hers" matching set of mechanics they have just to keep their modest fleet operational.
He wants a sporty Fiat 1200 Spider. She wants a practical, economical Fiat 600. “Where will the children sit?” she asks. She's always so damned practical. It's hard to believe now, but when we were young, she could be a lot of fun…

He's not having it -- the thought of carving up those canyon roads, California sun in his thinning hair, is intoxicating. There are arguments. Tears. Threats. Tension builds until he finally snaps, cashes out the kid's college fund sneaks down to the Fiat dealership.

Yes, he got that Fiat Spider. She got custody of the children and alimony.

After that, his life's a downward spiral leading him down to one fateful, booze-soaked night when he hits a twisty canyon road a bit too hard. The Fiat Spider's wreckage, and his body, won't be found for months.

It's a tragic tale as old as Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino, which, by sheer coincidence, just turned 114 today. But it doesn't have to be your tale, because you can put both in your garage -- and it doesn't even have to be a particularly large garage! -- for just under four grand! Happy motoring!