At a Glance

• Listing Type: Identification / education listing - US Fiat Strada was designed without factory power steering; "power steering pump" does NOT apply
• Availability: Alternative manual steering components from specialty Italian vintage / restoration channels - 14 to 30 days typical lead time
• Shipping: Free shipping to all 50 states (after specialty sourcing lead time), 5 to 10 business days continental US
• CRITICAL MISMATCH: The US Fiat Strada (1979-1982) was DESIGNED WITHOUT POWER STEERING - manual steering only entire US production; no power assist system was offered from factory. "Power steering pump" as a part description does NOT apply to the US Fiat Strada
• Why no power steering: Light compact hatchback (~2000 lbs curb weight). Light enough for manual steering. Power steering not justified for economy compact segment. Consistent with prior Fiat patterns (Fiat 128, Fiat X1/9 likely, Fiat 850, Fiat 500 - all manual steering)
• IMPORTANT - TWO DIFFERENT VEHICLES NAMED "STRADA": (1) US Fiat Strada 1979-1982 (light compact hatchback - this listing's vehicle - no PS); (2) Brazilian Fiat Strada pickup 1996+ (different vehicle entirely - South American small pickup truck, sold in Brazilian / South American markets; not the US Strada)
• Strada = Fiat Ritmo in Europe: The US Fiat Strada is the same vehicle as the European-market Fiat Ritmo - just different brand name in different markets
• Customer likely needs manual steering components: Manual steering rack (all US Stradas used rack-and-pinion), tie rod ends, ball joints, or steering column components
• Fiat cluster context: this is the fourth of five Fiat brand listings in; one of four "no factory PS" mismatch listings
• Call (855) 634-4447 to clarify needs and discuss manual steering component sourcing