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£151,875
1976 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Stradale
UK • 24 Feb 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, genuine 1970s Fiat 131 Abarth Homologation Special, one of only 400 made. It remains unmolested, has been recently serviced including a replacement cambelt, and is ready to be enjoyed either out on the open road or forming part of any serious Fiat collection.
Condition
9
The car is described as being in outstanding original condition throughout. It was found in Italy in 2005 showing a recorded mileage at that time of circa 11,000km. The engine was rebuilt using all the correct parts including genuine Abarth pistons, however, the twin IDF Webers, that we understand were fitted from new as a factory option, were retained.
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12,181 km
2049112
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
TKZ 4319
1976
Auction
Description
Apart from the quirkiness possessed by all-Italian cars, it wouldn’t be unkind to describe the standard Fiat 131 as just another unremarkable family saloon, however, Fiat’s decision in 1975 to contest the Group 4 Rally Championship using the 131 and invite input from Abarth and Bertone was a game-changer.
The company’s involvement in international Rallying brought untold publicity and success in the form of the 1977, 1978 and 1980 FIA World Rally Constructor’s titles, as well as the World Rally Drivers Championships in 1978 and 1980.
Much to the delight of enthusiasts, it also brought 400 “Stradale” road-going versions, built to satisfy FIA Group 4 homologation requirements, on to the market.
The alterations required to turn a bland saloon into an all-surface competition machine were significant and began with the chassis itself.
Abarth engineers removed the rigid rear axle and replaced it with a fully independent MacPherson strut setup.
They also developed a 2.0-litre twin-cam, i...
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Silverstone Auctions
Ashorne, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9AE, England
Located in Warwick, Warwickshire, Silverstone Auctions is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions at major UK events and offer vehicle consignment services.
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