The Cisitalia Abarth 850GT Allemano Spider, a rare 1964 model, boasts excellent preservation, original components, and a rebuilt engine. It is for sale in Ferrara, Italy, priced at €76,000 ($82,000).… Read More The last one: 1964 Cisitalia-Abarth 850GT Spider by Allemano
The Abarth 1300 SS Scorpione is a rare and remarkable example of Abarth’s engineering prowess. Introduced in 1970, this model was among the last cars independently developed by Abarth before the brand was acquired by Fiat. The Scorpione features a modified Fiat 124 engine, enlarged to 1280cc, delivering around 100 horsepower, which, combined with its… Read More Yellow scorpion: 1969 Abarth Scorpione SS
The Fiat Sport 750 “Casarotto” is a captivating blend of Italian craftsmanship and racing heritage. Crafted in 1950 by the Venetian artisan Luca Casarotto, this unique vehicle stands out with its aluminum body constructed on a tubular frame derived from the Fiat 500 C chassis. The craftsmanship reflects the rich Italian tradition, with Casarotto, a… Read More Green Barchetta: 1950 Fiat 750 Sport by Casarotto
The base of this car is the Fiat 118 series (the one used for the 1500 and 1600 coupés, to be precise), but the bodywork is substantially different. As mentioned earlier, for this special spider, the chassis and engine of the 118 series were used, equipped with the twin-camshaft engine produced by Fiat but designed… Read More White scorpion: 1959 Abarth 1600 Spider by Allemano
We have already featured some Abarth Scorpione, including the extremely rare SS version; however, it is always rare to come across one for sale. This is because not only today but also back then, it was an expensive car, probably one of the most expensive considering the price-to-weight ratio. It is indeed a small car,… Read More Signed berlinetta: 1970 Abarth Scorpione 1300 S
History comes at a price, especially when associated with beautiful and rare cars like this Abarth 1000 Bialbero. No introduction is needed for this model, which, along with its factory siblings bearing the scorpion logo (Karl Abarth’s zodiac sign, to be precise), played a leading role in road racing during the 1960s and 1970s, securing… Read More Original to the bone: 1963 Abarth 1000 Bialbero
Italian classic car enthusiasts cannot be unfamiliar with the small Abarth models built to provide the “people” with access to sports category cars, of which this model is a part. Born as the Fiat 850 Coupé, in 1964, this sports car from Abarth, the 1000 OT (Omologata Turismo), derived from the aforementioned Fiat, hit the… Read More Tiny red racer: 1964 Abarth 1000 OT
This Abarth 1000 Bialbero chassis Tipo 129 is said to be the last of the 15 “long nose” made, designed by Mario Colucci for the Sibona & Basano body shop in Turin. The engine is said to be the Type 229 B “wet sump right rotation”, the latest evolution of the 1000 twin cam engine… Read More Unrestored: 1965 Abarth 1000 Bialbero “Long Nose”
July 26, 2023 More than four years after this article was published, here is an update from the current owner. In reality it is basically an update at the end of the works as it seems that the titanic work is finished. It is impressive what can be done with the time, knowledge and budget,… Read More Halfway restoration: 1961 Abarth 1600 Spider by Allemano
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… Read More Was red: 1959 Abarth 850 Coupè by Allemano
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