£188k (Est: £261.5k - £317.5k)
1961 Fiat-Abarth 1000 GT Bialbero
Gooding Christie's • US • 6 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£187,992 (Est: £261,489 - £317,522)
1961 Fiat-Abarth 1000 GT Bialbero
US • 6 Mar 2026 • Lot 139
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Abarth 1000 GT Bialbero boasts a racing pedigree, including a win at the 3 Hours of Sebring with Bruce McLaren, and was originally delivered to Briggs Cunningham. The car has undergone a high-quality restoration and comes with exceptional documentation.
Condition
9
The car has a 'Superb Epifani Restoration' and won First in Class at the 2002 Pebble Beach Concours, indicating a near-perfect condition with minor signs of use that are not noticeable without close inspection.
/ 10
Manual
LHD
United States
1128948
1961
Auction
£188k (Est: £261.5k - £317.5k)
1961 Fiat-Abarth 1000 GT Bialbero
Gooding Christie's • US • 6 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Car HighlightsSignificant Example of Abarth’s FIA GT Championship-Winning 1000 GT Bialbero
Delivered New to Famed American Sportsman Briggs Cunningham3 Hours of Sebring Winner with Bruce McLaren; 2nd in Class at the Bridgehampton 400 with Walt Hansgen
Superb Epifani Restoration; First in Class at the 2002 Pebble Beach ConcoursExceptional Documentation with Records and Correspondence Dating to 1962Offered with Owner’s Manual, Tool Kit, Jack, Roll Bar, and Campagnolo WheelsTechnical Specs982 CC Tipo 229 DOHC Inline 4-Cylinder EngineTwin Weber 40 DCOE 2 Carburetors95 BHP at 7,000 RPM5-Speed Manual Transaxle4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc BrakesFront Independent Suspension with Transverse Leaf Spring and Shock AbsorbersRear Independent Suspension with Coil Spring, Trailing Arms, and Shock Absorbers
Price Analysis vs Other Abarth 1000s
£8,085
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,036
Median Price (Since 2020)
£187,992
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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