First registered November 1976 | Third series | 70 hp | 60,200 km odometer reading
There are automobiles that define their greatness through performance. And then there are those with just 70 hp that remind us driving pleasure has remarkably little to do with engine displacement and the number of cylinders.
The Lancia A112 Abarth undoubtedly belongs to the second category. An extremely compact sports car, light-footed, spirited and endowed with that special ability to provide more entertainment on winding roads than one would expect at first glance.
In Italy, the little Abarth has long since achieved hero status. Countless appearances in hill climbs and slalom competitions shaped its reputation as an agile, serious sports car. Especially where low weight, agility and precise interaction between driver and machine matter, the A112 was able to show its strengths. It was never the biggest in the field. But that was rarely its problem.
The example offered here was first registered in November 1976 and belongs to the third series. Its story began in Sicily, where the partial body restoration was also carried out. Today, the vehicle presents itself in impeccable technical and visual condition.
The solid green paintwork underscores the likeably fresh appearance of this little Italian. This version dispenses with plastic trim. Instead, one encounters the original seats and beautiful round instruments, which give the interior its unmistakable atmosphere.
The condition of the interior is particularly pleasing: For a vehicle now five decades old, it is well above the usual standard. Here one finds that combination of originality and well-maintained preservation that is becoming increasingly important in classic automobiles.
The odometer shows 60,200 kilometers. This is expressly the odometer reading as displayed.
This A112 Abarth also offers interesting technical details. In addition to the sports carburetor with air filter, the vehicle features a strut brace, an electric fuel pump and transistor ignition. Carello fog lamps complete the individual equipment.
Of particular interest is the five-speed sports gearbox, which emphasizes the sporty character of the little Lancia. Added to this are a moderate lowering and Fiat wheels with registered 165-size tires. The original wheels and tires are also available and can be included in the sales negotiations.
What remains is a remarkably harmonious overall picture: an early A112 Abarth with 70 hp, Italian origins, interesting technical equipment and a condition that is exceptionally convincing for its age.
Those who look for a car like this are rarely looking for merely a means of transportation. It is about a piece of Italian automotive history, about remembering a time when small, lightweight sports cars wrote their very own stories on winding mountain roads. And about the realization that you do not need to call upon 300 hp to step out of a car with a broad grin after a drive.
This Lancia A112 Abarth is an exceptionally likeable invitation to do just that.
A small sports car with a great tradition – and with the best prerequisites for giving its next owner exactly the joy for which its name has stood in Italy for decades.
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This description has been automatically translated. Original language: German.

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