We always aim to understand exactly what the name of this particular Abarth is, as some call it “Scorpio” and others don’t. Obviously there is something we are missing.

Never mind, the important thing is not the name but the car itself which in this case is in pretty bad shape: it certainly hasn’t seen the tarmac for many, many years, in our opinion at least 30 but it could easily be 40. The fact is that the car needs an in-depth restoration that does not leave out even a single screw.

The key parts all seem to be there, including the steering wheel and the precious Jaeger instruments which are rare and, should you find them on the market, also very expensive. Last but not least, you have to be careful of fakes, because there are those around too. The engine is stuck, the interior was definitely disassembled years ago and then lost, as well as the bumpers. In short, if you like challenges, here’s one. Find it for sale at €9,700 (today $10,500) here in Verona, Italy.