Sting / Shaggy Video Opportunity for the FIAT 124 Spider

In 2018 English rock singer Sting and Jamaican reggae artist Shaggy released a music video for their new song, “Gotta Get Back My Baby”. The other star in the video is the Fiat Abarth 124 Spider, under the premise that Sting and Shaggy are detectives with a job to do, and they will need an automobile to accomplish it. They borrow the precious car of their captain. The license plate, “My Baby,” is a significant detail. The video is reminiscent of the old Miami Vice show from the 80’s about two cops with swagger and a beautiful car. The two detectives are driving around wishing they could have a car this nice.

The Abarth 124 Spider is a beautiful car and in the course of their detective work it gets stolen by the very person they were trying to capture, hence the song, “Gotta Get Back My Baby”. The single spent 17 weeks on the Billboard Reggae chart. The last words in the video are from Shaggy, “It wasn’t me”, a reference to one of his earlier hits, ‘It Wasn’t Me”.

Fiat 124 Spider

Sadly, production of the Fiat 124 Spider ended in 2020. The Abarth is the highest trim level if you are looking for a pre-owned version. You may be able to find one through Rairdon’s Fiat of Kirkland, Wa. It has manual or automatic transmission and all the current amenities. This affordable two passenger, rear wheel roadster is reliable.

The early Fiat 124 Spider produced between 1966 and 1985 are of high value to car collectors. Abarth versions, limited production runs, special editions and rare color combinations, as well as low mileage are much sought after. If you are interested in purchasing a Fiat 124 Spider as a collectible, plan to do some research.

Rairdon’s Fiat of Kirkland gets the occasional Fiat 124 Spider and the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth. Inventory changes daily so check with us for more information.