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1970 Abarth 1000 SE-018 'Cuneo Biposto Corsa ' Sports-Racing Prototype
Bonhams • UK • 21 Mar 2015
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1970 Abarth 1000 SE-018 'Cuneo Biposto Corsa ' Sports-Racing Prototype
UK • 21 Mar 2015
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AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Abarth 1000 SE-018 'Cuneo Biposto Corsa' is a sports-racing prototype with a unique wedge-shaped design. While it appears correct and complete according to a marque expert, it has been on long-term museum display and will require re-commissioning. Its historical significance is somewhat diminished by a lack of preserved early history.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in a museum display, which suggests it has been well-preserved but will require re-commissioning due to long-term storage. There's confirmation that the car appears correct and complete by a marque expert, and the engine is correct to type. However, the lack of preserved history and the need for re-commissioning suggest it's not in pristine or near-perfect condition.
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Manual
1970
Auction
SE018/015
United Kingdom
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1970 Abarth 1000 SE-018 'Cuneo Biposto Corsa ' Sports-Racing Prototype
Bonhams • UK • 21 Mar 2015
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Description
The ' Cuneo ' or 'wedge'-shaped Abarth sports-prototype body design emerged in 1969 and was heavily influenced by the demonstrable aerodynamic performance of the Lotus Type 56 gas-turbine engined Indianapolis singe-seater Speedway cars of 1968.
Design was by Abarth's long-faithful chief engineer Mario Colucci, a long-time advocate of central engine mounting ahead of the rear axle line in direct conflict with the philosophy of his boss, Carlo Abarth, who always preferred overhung outboard engine mounting, behind the rear axle.
Yet again, it was the Boss's views that prevailed in the first of the Abarth ' Cuneo ' series of sports-prototype cars – the overhung-engined 2000 SE014 introduced early in the 1969 season.
That September then saw the new prototype ' Cuneo '-bodied 3000 SE016 emerge, with mid-mounted V8 engine, followed in February 1970 by the launch of the 1000 SE018 as offered here –aimed squarely at inexperienced young drivers just aspiring to four-wheel competition.
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