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Abarth Classic Cars for Sale

Founded in 1949 by Carlo Abarth and Armando Scagliarini, this Italian company specialised in tuning and modifying cars for the road as well as the racetrack. The famous scorpion logo was chosen from Carlo's birth sign, Scorpio.

The rise to greatness

In the early years, a major part of Abarth’s income came from the production of exhaust systems. They were designed for specific models of cars, and by the early 1950s, it was supplying Alfa-Romeo, Maserati and Ferrari. However, it was racing that remained Carlo's passion. In 1956 Fiat began production of the 600, and Carlo saw its potential. He modified the car and tuned the 600cc engine, increasing its power to compete in the 750cc racing class. He approached Elio Zagato to design an elegant, streamlined, coupe body for the car and the result was the striking Fiat Abarth 750; an affordable, performance sports car that went on to become one of the most successful racing cars of the time.  Soon after its launch, the Abarth 750 was the winner in its class in hill climbs, in Belgium as well as Italy. Over the coming years dozens more victories followed, including the Mille Miglia in 1957 where it took 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. In addition to winning races, the car broke the 5,000km, 10,000km, 24 Hour, 48 Hour and 72 Hour world records, all within the space of a few days.  The track wins and new world records fired the public's imagination so that in addition to the already successful exhaust systems, Abarth began selling 750 conversion kits to meet this new demand. When Fiat started production of the 500 series in 1958, Carlo turned his talents to creating the legendary Fiat 500 Abarth. The small, simple Fiat 500 was an inexpensive base to modify and therefore popular with private owners. Soon the Fiat 500 Abarth was also breaking world records within its class and collecting a slew of race victories.

The peak and decline

The 1960s were an outstanding time for Abarth, which continued to dominate the racing scene. After 1960, when race categories were changed to 700cc, 850cc and 1000cc, Carlo developed engines and modifications to race in each of these classes, producing new derivatives such as the 850TC, 1000SP, 1300OT, and the 2000 Sport Spider.  Financially, however, the cost of the heavy racing schedule was taking its toll and the marketplace had become much more competitive. In 1971 Carlo agreed to merge Abarth with Fiat. As Fiat's rally preparation unit, Abarth continued to show its racing pedigree, bringing in three Constructor Championship titles and a number of successes with Lancia through the 1970s and 1980s, before finally fading into obscurity in the 1990s.

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1958 | Abarth Fiat 750 Zagato

ABARTH Fiat 750 Zagato - ASI - Doppia Gobba Double Bubble

£89,709
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1970 | Abarth Fiat 595

FIAT 500 ALLESTIMENTO 595 ABARTH-MOTORE 595 ABARTH

£10,731
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2017 | Abarth 695 Biposto

Abarth 695 Biposto Record A rare limited-edition Italian ‘pocket rocket’, No 69 of only 133 examples built, 8900 kilometers from new,Livery in 'Giallo Modena' with black leather and alcantara interior, 190 HP with a weight of 997 KG and a top speed of 230 km/h

£37,729
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Rarissima Abarth 850 TC Nurburgring Stradale Fine Serie
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1964 | Abarth Fiat 850 TC

Abarth 850 TC Nurburgring Stradale Fine Serie "Rarissima"

£59,663
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Fiat Abarth Evo Panda Kit  - n 2 esemplari al Mondo - certificata
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2008 | Abarth Panda Evo

Fiat Panda Kit Evo Abarth

Price on request
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2009 | Abarth 500 Ferrari Dealers

Abarth 500 Ferrari Dealers Edition 142/200 * Nice condition *

£26,612
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2019 | Abarth 595C "70. Anniversario"

Abarth 595 Cabriolet 70e anniversaire - Excellent état - Garantie

£17,083
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FORMULA ITALIA ABART
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1971 | Abarth SE 025 Formula Italia

Alles Originalauto wie von 1972

£30,046
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1968 | Abarth Fiat 850 TC

REPLICA NURBURGRING PREPARATA PER LE CORSE

£30,046
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2010 | Abarth 695 «Tributo Ferrari»

TARGA TRIBUTO FERRARI N°14

£33,394
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£59,234
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2016 | Abarth 695 Biposto

Sammlerfahrzeug EINMALIG!!!

£63,794
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Afbeelding 1/9 van Abarth Fiat 750 Zagato "Record Monza" (1960)
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£104,732
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£29,960
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