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410 — 1971 Abarth 1300 Sport SE 018 'Prototipo' Chassis no. SE018/0016

United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2015

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This 1971 Abarth 1300 Sport SE 018 'Prototipo' is a rare sports-racing car with a unique history, potentially linked to driver Franco Pilone or Achille Soria. While displayed in the Maranello Rosso Collection for years, it now requires restoration to bring it back to its former glory, promising an exciting project for enthusiasts of historic racing events.

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The car is described as being in long-term museum display, suggesting it has been preserved but may require restoration. There's mention of improvisation in the engine installation and the need for restoration to be heard 'screaming up hills,' indicating it's not in perfect running condition. The bodywork is GRP, and it's based on a 1000 Cuneo chassis with different bodywork and later features, suggesting modifications or changes over time. The saleroom notices also suggest it may be the Achille Soria car, which was campaigned in Italian hill-climbing, indicating it has been used in racing events. All of this suggests it may be in Good condition, requiring some reconditioning to be fully restored and operational.

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It was at the end of February 1970 that Abarth of Turin launched its latest sports-racing car model, which was aimed primarily at new young drivers taking their first steps up from small-capacity touring car or kart-racing classes.

This was the Abarth SE018 otherwise known as the Fiat Abarth 1000 (or 1300) Biposto Corsa ('Racing Two-seater').

It was a very sleek, lightweight and handy little competition car and it would excel in National Italian events especially in the against-the-clock corsa in salita – hill-climb – series.

Unlike its predecessor 1000SP model – the Abarth SE04 – the 018-series design carried the Fiat-derived 4-cylinder power unit in Carlo Abarth's preferred location – cantilevered at an inclined angle out behind the rear axle line.

Upon its public debut at the February, 1970, Racing Car Exhibition, the new 1000 Biposto Corsa took the centerpiece role in Abarth & C's display.

In fact it looked so tiny between its sister pair of Abarth-modified touring cars – an A...