Highlights
- Authenticated genuine Abarth 600 1000 TC
- Expertly restored in 1997 and maintained as a show car since
- Fitted with the more reliable Autobianchi A112 Abarth engine in the 1970s
- French collector's registration since 1997
- Eligible for prestigious events like Tour Auto and classics series
The Appeal
Carlo Abarth saw the potential in Fiat’s 600 city runaround and, between 1956 and 1971, dedicated himself to the task of making it considerably better and faster. The 1000TC of 1965 was the final evolution of that idea, a tiny 85bhp buzzing bee of a track weapon known as ‘the giant killer.’
There are many, many 1000TC replicas, but only a few genuine cars. This is one of them. It was authenticated in 2017 and comes with its original registration documents, which state ‘Abarth 1000.’ In 1997, it received a high-end restoration and has been used primarily as a show car ever since, with very sparing use.
The engine was replaced in the 1970s with an Autobianchi A112 Abarth engine, which is generally acknowledged as a more reliable and durable unit than the original 1000TC motor.
With its purposeful aesthetics and array of lovely period details like the Campagnolo alloys and Abarth dials, this is a truly evocative little racer. A car this entertaining deserves some track day exercise, but it would look equally good parked up in a high end collection. It carries French collector car certification.
History and Paperwork
- Originally registered in Italy on 10th March 1964
- Now with French collector's registration since 1997
- Authenticated by recognised specialists in 2017 with an appraisal value of €70,000
- Originally fitted with an AH-type cylinder unit
- Engine replaced in the 1970s with the more reliable Autobianchi A112 Abarth motor
- Expertly restored in 1997 and used sparingly as a show car since
- Italian registration documents as shown
- French historic vehicle registration document
The Condition
- Older restoration in white with decals and a checkered roof
- Paintwork presents well with minor points to note up close
- These include some light chips to the edges of panels as shown
- Bodywork presents very well with arches, sills and underside in good order
- Details exterior including roundels, decals, bonnet straps, and anodised grey air intake
- Grey Campagnolo alloys in good order with Pirelli tyres fitted
- Light tarnish to exterior chrome fittings but arguably adds character
- Stripped racing interior with roll cage and black bucket seats
- Red vinyl door cards
- Abarth dashboard with additional genuine Abarth dials fitted
- Three-spoke leather-rimmed wheel
- Underside presents well in photos as shown
The Mechanics
- 982cc liquid-cooled-cooled engine
- 4pd manual gearbox
- Autobianchi A112 Abarth engine installed in the 1970s for improved reliability
- The vendor states the mechanics are in impeccable condition
- Various Abarth features including the sump as shown
- Authenticated as a genuine car in 2017
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