1971 Fiat 500 R Abarth 'Recreation'

Highlights

650 cm³ engine prepared by a former Abarth mechanic
Presented in excellent condition
Based on the particularly desirable 'R' model with fully synchronised gearbox

The Attractions

In addition to providing millions of people with an affordable four-wheeled means of transport, the Fiat 500 also gave birth to numerous high-performance variants, conceived by the brilliant designer and tuner Carlo Abarth. Power could be more than doubled thanks to the carefully tuned design, and the 595 was introduced in 1963.

Here we present a carefully crafted homage to the original 500 sports car, a replica based on a 1971 Fiat 500 R. We are told that this little Fiat, which uses the R's standard fully synchronised gearbox combined with a tuned 650 cm³ engine, has a very exciting performance. It presents itself as a very usable car and we were told that it is great fun to drive.

History and Documents

ASI registered car with Certificate of Historic Significance
Offered without overhaul
Based on a 1971 500 R

The Condition

Attractive racing-inspired livery
Alloy wheels
The car looks solid and correct
Bodywork appears to be in generally good condition, with a few minor defects consistent with its age
Chromes in very good shape
Vinyl sunroof is decorated with a checkerboard pattern, slightly faded by the sun
Interior largely original and well-preserved
The electrical services in the passenger compartment work properly

Mechanics

Twin-cylinder 650 cm³ engine
Fully synchronised four-speed manual gearbox
The engine compartment looks good
We were told that the engine was prepared and tuned by a former Abarth mechanic
The seller informed us that the car is "powerful and aggressive".

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