1971 Fiat Abarth

KEY FACTS This Abarth O.T.A.S Grand Prix 1000 is a rare and engaging compact classic Italian sports car, believed to be one of around 200 built, featuring coachwork by Carrozzeria Lombardi. It is equipped with a fully rebuilt Abarth A112-based 1050cc inline-four engine, delivering its power to the rear wheels via a four-speed open-gate manual transmission. The car has reportedly been subject to a comprehensive ‘nut-and-bolt’ restoration, including bodywork, driveline, interior, and wheels. This example is understood to have originally been a US-delivered model, which is now located in Australia. The odometer indicates 68,829 km, though this is not warranted. Build year: 1971 EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This O.T.A.S Grand Prix 1000 is finished in an attention-grabbing shade of green, over a retrimmed cabin featuring dark grey and green Alcantara upholstery, perforated inserts on the door cards and seats, and body-coloured and chrome trim. It rides on a set of 5.5x13-inch front and 6x13-inch rear Campagnolo ‘Ragno’ magnesium wheels fitted with mixed tyres. Equipment includes pop-up headlights, a front chin spoiler, push-out front quarter light windows, Abarth and Veglia Borletti gauges, and heater and ventilation controls. This example has been enhanced with Momo pedals, Fiat 124 disc brakes and calliper upgrade, Pendolare independent front suspension, Abarth OT rear axles with Koni dampers with Eibach springs, an MSD Digital 6A ignition module, a Facet electronic fuel pump, stainless steel extractors and muffler, a SAAS weighted stainless gear knob, and a Kenlowe electric fan with temperature controller, A112 70HP light solid steel flywheel and reinforced clutch plate, Sintered 160mm clutch disc, Abarth OT 5-litre oil sump, A112 70HP oil pump and gear, A112 70HP timing chain set, A112 70HP motorsport ignition distributor, gear reduction starter motor, 65 amp alternator , A112 70hp water pump , Abarth OT crown and gear, larger stainless steel valves , sport reprofiled cams