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1972 FIAT 500 ABARTH TRIBUTE
UK • 13 Apr 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a beautifully restored Fiat 500-based Abarth, enhanced with a more powerful 650cc engine and modern upgrades like an all-synchro gearbox and lowered suspension. It has a fresh, eye-catching aesthetic thanks to its brilliant white paint, red vinyl roof, and Abarth alloy wheels.
Condition
8
The car has been recently restored with many improvements. It features a rebuilt engine, new brakes, suspension, wheels, tires, and interior trim. The bodywork was fully stripped and repaired, finished in brilliant white. While some modifications deviate from the original Abarth specification, the overall condition appears to be excellent due to the extensive restoration work.
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7,500 miles
FHH 453K
1972
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
Description
Fresh from recent restoration - Many improvements from standard The performance of FIAT engines, as modified by Carlo Abarth, has for long been held to verge on the supernatural.’ – John Bolster, Autosport Magazine.
With their FIAT 500-based 595, Abarth adopted the most cost-effective method of coaxing greater power from a small engine, a new big-bore cylinder block boosting the previously 499cc air-cooled twin to 593cc.
Higher-compression pistons, re-worked inlet ports, a special camshaft and exhaust system, and a larger carburettor helped raise power from 22 to 30bhp, though the biggest gain was in mid-range torque.
Abarth’s conversion halved the standard car’s acceleration times and endowed the 595 with a top speed of more than 75mph.
Lowered suspension and wider wheels and tyres helped the baby FIAT utilise the increased performance.
Those still not satisfied could opt for the 595SS (Sprint Speciale), with 34bhp on tap and an 80mph top speed.
And if that wasn’t enough, there ...
Price Analysis vs Other Abarth 500 Replicas
£4,413
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,775
Median Price (Since 2020)
£18,899
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 30th Apr 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
6,745 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 1st May 2018, 6,745 miles
Failed
On 25th Apr 2018, 6,741 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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Dore & Rees
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