Highlights

Two-litre, twin-cam engine Five-speed manual transmission Left-hand drive Resprayed paintwork Excellent original interior

Overview Rear-wheel drive saloons of the 70s and 80s were locked in a battle for market dominance, and manufacturers were fighting for glory in the arena of motorsport.

So it was a publicity coup for Fiat when Walter Röhrl won the 1980 Sanremo Rally in a works 131 Abarth Rally. The car offered for sale here was imported into the UK and registered in January 2022.

It has undergone restoration work and is presented in very smart condition throughout.

The grey paintwork has been resprayed, and the alloy wheels have been refurbished.

Inside, the velour upholstery shows almost no signs of use, and the dashboard retains its original 80s gauges. The two-litre engine features twin overhead camshafts and produced 114 bhp when new, a sizeable step up from previous models.

It sends this power to the rear wheels via a five-speed short-throw transmission, allow...