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AUTOBIANCHI A112 ABARTH – 1984 A true icon of historic rallying – Expert assessment – Maintained consistently for over 10 years Rare opportunity to acquire a 1984 Autobianchi A112 Abarth, representative of those little Italian sports cars that captivated an entire generation of motoring enthusiasts and earned a genuine reputation in the rallying world. Far more than just a simple little sports car, this A112 Abarth is an authentic classic automobile, today sought after for its character, driving feel and potential in historic rallying. This car has already experienced the atmosphere of rallies, having opened the Cévennes rallies and the Cigalois, which gives it a particularly interesting dimension for a collector wishing to continue running it in historic events, regularity rallies or on circuit. AN A112 ABARTH, THE SPIRIT OF RALLYING PAR EXCELLENCE Developed with Abarth's involvement, the A112 Abarth is one of the most emblematic little sports cars of Italian motoring in the 1970s/ 80s. Its compact format, modest weight, lively engine and particularly playful handling quickly made it a favourite amongst amateur drivers. The Abarth version is notably distinguished by its 1, 050 cc engine, developing approximately 70 bhp, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. With its front-mounted engine, front-wheel drive and particularly compact dimensions, the A112 Abarth offers lively and direct driving that perfectly suits the spirit of historic events. Key specifications Make: Autobianchi Model: A112 Abarth Year: 1984 Engine: 4-cylinder in-line – 1, 050 cc Power: approximately 70 bhp Gearbox: 5-speed manual Transmission: front-wheel drive Bodywork: 3-door saloon Original preparation: Abarth Intended use: collection, historic rallies, regularity and circuit A CAREFULLY MAINTAINED AUTOMOBILE The car has benefited from particularly thorough maintenance over more than ten years by its current owner, a conscientious enthusiast who looks after it carefully and ensures its mechanical condition is preserved. Several significant interventions demonstrate this commitment to conservation and upkeep: 2014: Bodywork repainted. 2015: Cylinder head removed and refitted. Valve adjustment. 2017: Water pump replaced. Since then, the car has regularly received the routine maintenance operations necessary for proper functioning: oil changes, inspections, services and mechanical maintenance as required. MOT valid. This consistency in maintenance represents a genuine asset for a future buyer seeking a classic intended to be driven, used and entered in historic events, rather than an automobile simply destined to sit static in a collection. A CAR THAT HAS ALREADY RACED It possesses that particular soul of classic sports cars that have been used in their natural element: the road, historic events and driving. A Tripmaster has been fitted, equipment particularly suited to regularity rallying and allowing the car to be used immediately in this type of event. Its configuration and temperament also lend themselves perfectly to circuit outings and historic car gatherings. A CLASSIC TO LIVE WITH The A112 Abarth is today among those automobiles that provide a very different pleasure from modern cars. Compact, light, lively and communicative, it offers sensations that contemporary automobiles have largely eliminated. Its appeal lies precisely in this combination: a genuine classic car + period Abarth preparation + a rallying past (rally opening) + consistent maintenance + the ability to immediately return to historic event competition. The car has moreover been professionally assessed, providing an expert perspective on its condition and value. FOR THE COLLECTOR OR HISTORIC RALLYING ENTHUSIAST This Autobianchi A112 Abarth represents a particularly attractive proposition for the enthusiast seeking an authentic and endearing little Italian sports car, with a clear history and sporting vocation. An automobile that does not seek to rival modern sports cars, but which recalls with considerable character what those little Italian pocket rockets of the 1980s were all about. An A112 Abarth is above all an automobile to be driven. And this one already possesses the necessary ingredients to continue its story: well-maintained mechanics, a freshly repainted bodywork, professional assessment and above all a genuine rallying heritage. A classic full of personality, ready to return to the roads of historic rallies and circuits, in the hands of a new enthusiast...
