The 1959 Fiat-Abarth is one of the most successful small sports cars of its era. Carlo Abarth combined Fiat’s engineering with a lightweight aluminum body to create a car that dominated races in the 750 cm³ class.
Under the hood is a 747 cm³ twin-cam four-cylinder engine (Bialbero), which, combined with the car’s very low weight, offered exceptional handling for its time. It was precisely thanks to these qualities that the model made a name for itself on racetracks in both Europe and the U.S.
This particular specimen is exceptionally interesting:
- one of the four cars on the Roosevelt Racing team
- won his class at the Nassau Governor’s Trophy in 1959
- He finished second in his class at the 1959 12 Hours of Sebring
- Original matching-numbers engine
At first glance, it catches the eye:
- with a lightweight aluminum body
- aerodynamic lines
- compact size
- typical Italian design of the 1950s
Estimated price: €175,000 – €250,000
Today, the Fiat-Abarth is one of the most sought-after small race cars of its era and proves that a big engine isn’t always necessary for great success.
