In this case “bug” is not the nickname given to the Volkswagen Typ1, but to this insect-shaped car, very precious and sought after. In fact, it is a Record Monza characterized in particular by two things: the roof without the double bubble and above all, under the rear hood, a 750 Bialbero engine very angry… Read More Yellow bug: 1959 Abarth 750 Record Monza by Zagato
Whoever commissioned this replica must be a true enthusiast of the brand, at least judging by the care with which it was made (and certainly by how much it was spent). 595 Abarth engine derived from original conversion kit, vintage bucket seats, Bilstein suspensions (17-inch inverted-eye leaf springs, shock absorbers), Fergat rims, electronic ignition with… Read More Blue bug: 1958 Fiat 500N Monza Record replica
Classic cars are the focus of our publication, however every now and then a very rare or particularly interesting spare part appears and we therefore feel the obligation to report it to readers. Today we are talking about a very rare set of record 15-inch Borrani spoked wheels with a 5 “channel: the rarity of… Read More B-Side: 1956 Borrani Record + Pirelli Stelvio set
The Abarth production has been so articulated and creative that it often gives the headache to even the most profound connoisseur of the brand and, believe me, true connoisseurs of the brand are very few around the world. Since we are not among those experts mentioned above, we will refrain from any judgment on the… Read More Red racer: 1960 Abarth 1000 Record Monza by Zagato
From the managers of colani.org, the foundation that refers to one of the most eclectic designers and manufacturers in the history of the automobile, we have been told about this “car”, driven to break the speed record for non-supercharged cars in 1991. The attempt was successful because this prototype not only participated in the competition,… Read More Land speed record: 1991 Colani Corvette Prototype Racer
As we have already pointed out more than once, there are many Abarths dressed by Zagato around, but few have what really matters. What really matters is the “jewel” branded Abarth: an angry double overhead camshaft engine that, in the competition version, could reach 75-80 hp, an impressive figure considering we are talking about… Read More Racing pedigree: 1959 Abarth 750 Record Monza by Zagato
The Abarth 1000 Bialbero Record Monza is also known by experts as “Compasso d’Oro” (gold compass) which is, in Italy, the highest honor given to a designer for his work. Ercole Spada received the Compasso d’Oro thanks to the design of this small Abarth that mounts the famous double-overhead camshaft engine and fed by two… Read More Compasso d’Oro: 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero Record Monza
The seller must be a sort of Abarth nut: not only this car is for sale but other two cars. One of these cars is said to be a former Briggs Cunningham Team car, painted in a stunning white with black stripes. However, all these cars are in a stunning, restored conditions like this silver… Read More Spring sale: 1959 Abarth 750 GT Record Monza Bialbero by Zagato
This skeleton is said to have been an official Team Roosvelt race car. The seller says that it joined a lot of period events like Sebring in 1959, after it was been shown at New York Autoshow of the same year. The seller provides many photos which, according to us, are not necessary in this… Read More Something’s still there: 1958 Abarth 750 Record Monza by Zagato
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