Mechanically speaking, the steering is the biggest frustration. Nearly every 124-series car—in every variation—was equipped with traditional steering box/drag link setup, which makes for a lot of moving pieces and a lot of maintenance: six tie rod ends/ball joints, a steering box that requires lash…
Just received Vicks radiator. Looking forward to install and cooler running. - RJ Marks
One of my running buddies in high school had a nice looking Spider in 1972. I admired its independent rear suspension, disc brakes and high tech engine. Then he burned a piston and when he finally found a replacement (in Tulsa, OK) it cost $800! In 1973$! I turned away, hugged my '65 MGB roadster, and never let it go to this day.
My '70 124 Spyder had rust holes through the rocker panels in 1972. Fun to drive, but I sold it as soon as that was fixed.
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