Highlights

Comprehensive four-year restoration with approximately €35,000–€40,000 invested
Matching Numbers and Matching Colours example
Registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI) with CRS certification
Italian inspection valid to February 2027

The Appeal

The Fiat Abarth 750 Zagato is one of the most coveted small-capacity sports cars of the late 1950s, born from the collaboration between Carlo Abarth's tuning genius and Zagato's lightweight coachbuilding artistry. With its distinctive "Double Bubble" roofline, diminutive 747cc engine punching well above its weight, and a competition pedigree that saw these cars embarrass far larger machinery on circuits across Europe, the 750 Zagato occupies a special place among Italian sporting machines.

Originally registered in the USA, this 1958 example returned to Italy in 2000 and has since undergone a painstaking restoration commissioned by its current owner. The work encompassed a total engine revision, a professional respray in its original Yellow livery, all-new glass, new seats, and attention to the chassis. The result, we're told, is a turn-key car that is mechanically sound and leak-free.

The supporting documentation is noteworthy, including a Certificato di Origine from Fiat, ASI registration with CRS certification, and enrolment on the Fiat Registry. Located in Northern Italy with Italian plates and documents in order, this Zagato-bodied Abarth represents a wonderful opportunity for the serious collector.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1958 in the USA
Imported to Italy in 2000
Current owner purchased the car from an Italian importer and commissioned a four-year restoration
Reported to be a Matching Numbers and Matching Colours example
Engine Number: 648052 | Chassis Number: 401843
Certificato di Origine FIAT (Fiat Certificate of Origin) present
The vehicle is registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI) with CRS (Certificato di Rilevanza Storico)
Enrolled on the FIAT Registry
Italian plates and documents reported to be in order and ready for transfer of ownership
Italian inspection valid to February 2027
Approximately 989 km covered since engine rebuild, as shown on the partial odometer
72,351 km indicated

The Condition

Professional respray in the original Yellow livery, costing approximately €5,000
Bodywork and paint reported to be in very good condition with only minimal chips or scratches
All-new glass fitted, including the windscreen
Refreshed interior with new seats
The vendor reports the chassis is in very good order with no signs of rust or structural damage

These beautiful little cars suit bright colours, and they don't come much brighter than this vibrant shade of yellow. It helps to accentuate the curious Zagato styling, particularly that iconic 'double bubble' roof, designed to accommodate helmet wear. As the photographs show, this Abarth presents very well following a comprehensive exterior respray and the fitment of new glass. The interior has also been refurbished, with new seats fitted.

The Mechanics

747cc inline-four producing 41 HP
Four-speed manual transmission
Extensive engine overhaul carried out as part of the restoration
Approximately 989 km covered since the rebuild
The vendor reports the car is mechanically sound and leak-free
Described as ready for immediate use

41 horsepower may not sound like much, but the ultra-light Zagato-bodied Abarth makes the most of it. While period figures vary, it's generally accepted that the maximum kerb weight of any of these cars was no more than 570 kilograms. Abarth knew their stuff when it came to tuning these engines, and the vendor demonstrates this to be a healthy, free-revving example. The engine compartment is very well-presented, and we're informed that the car drives well.

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