Description
1959 Fiat-Abarth 750 Derivazione
Sold new in Colorado US, before undergoing refurbishment in the late 1980s. Subsequently further restored and modified for racing in the early 2000s including the addition of a rear roll bar, Koni shocks, lowered suspension and upgraded brakes. It participated in various vintage racing events (eg Portland Historics) from 2004 through 2006 before being returned to the road. Now fitted with a replacement Fiat 100-series inline-four tuned by the top fiat specialists in US PBS Engineering (I am told it is a Fiat 850 Spider 903cc enlarged to 990cc).
The bumpers have been removed, and further exterior details include a bullet-style driver-side mirror, rear-hinged suicide doors, and decklid stand-offs to assist with engine cooling.
Now sold without the spot lights and with abarth steel wheels instead of the alloy wheels.
External electrical cut-off switch is located at the base of the driver-side A-pillar, and the bonnet is secured using Abarth rubber draw latches along with pins at the rear.
Paintwork - older restoration, great body and good paint, with some small imperfections consistent with age. Zero rust or bubbling etc.
On the inside, there are fixed back hand-made aluminium seats for a Porsche 356 costing >£2000 with leather cushions (on adjustable rails) with multi-point race harnesses. Original passenger seat and fixed driver race seat come with the car.
Rubber matts. Padded rear roll bar, and a fire extinguisher.
Abarth dash with original rev counter (not working - modern race rev counter installed on A pillar).
No rear seats. There are also original Fiat 600 front and rear seats on eBay if you fancy going in that direction (not mine).
Brightwork and glass are complete and good.
Chassis / Underside - structurally excellent with expected age-related patina. No rust issues. See pictures.
Engine starts easily hot or cold, is very responsive and runs strong. New custom stainless exhaust with duck mouth (£1000). Twin-choke carburettor, uprated intake and exhaust components.
Runs nice and cool - radiator shutter present and refitted with additional mid mounted Abarth aluminium radiator and cooling pipes.
Fully serviced engine and oils changed including in transaxle.
4-speed manual gearbox. New shift rod linkage connector so no sloppy gear stick!
Good brakes and suspension. Lowered firm suspension - handles great.
Acquired as US import in 2024. V5 in my name (all taxes paid etc). Comes with old US VSCCA log book.
The 1959 Fiat-Abarth 750 Berlina Derivazione was an example of Carlo Abarth’s first upgrades to a Fiat platform (Fiat 600). Limited (?) factory cars, mostly kits.
The car is ready for a new caretaker who appreciates small-displacement Italian racing heritage! I have only used it on the road for car shows and Sunday drives.
Letter of authenticity from leading Abarth restorer Stephen Knee in US (former owner). See photo of listing in the Italian Car Registry.
Great originality, usability and value. Not a concours-restored example, but this Berlina Derivazione is a genuine slice of 1950s Abarth history and offers entry into vintage Italian motoring for the road or racing at a more approachable price than Zagato-bodied variants.
Driving and walk-around videos on youtube if you search the above title
No PX, no resellers thanks
