Highlights

Faithful tribute to the legendary Fiat 124 Abarth Group IV
Built in 2011 using a 1980 Fiat 124 Spider base
Only 500 km since the rebuild
Estimated build cost exceeding €100,000
Never raced, used exclusively as a show car
Unique and very expensive original 16V head

The Appeal

An unlikely rally car, perhaps. But the fact remains that the Pininfarina-built Fiat 124 Spider proved utterly unstoppable in Group 4, with a little help from Abarth, of course. 124s even usurped the Lancia Fulvia HF, to win the Italian Rally Championship in 1970.

Inspired by the car driven by '70s Polish rallying legend Andrzej Jaroszewicz, this precision-built homage captures the spirit of the original with meticulous attention to detail. As the photographs and video shows, this Fiat is a fantastic piece of kit, finished to a very standard and well-kept ever since. The vendor says the build cost is over €100,000, which we can well believe, having seen the results. Just 500 km have been covered since the car was completed and we're assured it has never been used in competition.

The History and Paperwork

Constructed in 2011 using a 1980 Fiat 124 Spider
Only 500 km since the rebuild, 480 km indicated
Never raced, used exclusively as a show car
Estimated build cost exceeding €100,000

The Condition

Bodywork developed from plastic elements sourced from Guy Morenhout
Full complement of safety equipment
Beautifully presented throughout
Carbon fibre used extensively throughout
No corrosion or damage reported

The Mechanics

2.0-litre four-cylinder Lampredi twin-cam engine with rare and original 16-valve head (minimum 10.000 Euro if you find it)
Five-speed Abarth manual gearbox
Limited-slip differential (BMW E21)
45mm carburettors with 'trumpets' for exhilarating sound and power delivery
Suspension setup identical to the original Fiat 124 Abarth Group IV driven by Jaroszewicz
Independent suspension on both axles with adjustable and threaded shock absorbers
Independent rear suspension, fully adjustable and equipped with uniballs
The vendor is unaware of the current power output but comments that it drives exceedingly well and is very quick

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