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    Autobianchi A112 Abarth. 50 years of the first Abarth within FIAT

    1971 was an important year for FIAT, which swallowed Abarth to make it the embryo of its racing department. A sporty end that, however, was not an obstacle for the Scorpion brand to continue signing modifications made from popular models created by FIAT. Proof of this is the Autobianchi A112 Abarth. The first model under the direct control of FIAT, which now celebrates half a century with a history of commercial success behind it.

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    Days ago we were talking about the Lancia 2000 as a result of its fiftieth anniversary. An emblematic model for the brand, not so much for its design or profitability as for having been the first under the tutelage of FIAT. Or rather, under the direct control of it. Since in 1969 the Pasenti family sold […]

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  • in Brands

    The last one before Fiat, Abarth 1300 Scorpione based on 850

    Based on an 850 although powered by a 124, the Abarth 1300 was the brand's last model before being absorbed by Fiat during the summer of 1971.

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    One of the most positive issues in Fiat's history has been its way of collaborating with independent tuners and coachbuilders in northern Italy. Thus, until well into the seventies, the Turin giant provided frames and mechanics to all types of workshops in order to create unique, exclusive and, […]

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    SEAT Panda Abarth, the fruit of a kit only available in Spain

    Although in 1971 Abarth was absorbed by Fiat to form its competition department, the latter still retained some autonomy to launch preparation kits for utility vehicles of the Italian brand or based on it. Just the case of the SEAT Panda, which only in Spain had a kit signed by the scorpion brand to take it up to 60 CV.

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    As the sixties progressed, the close relations between Abarth and FIAT became more evident. Tutored by Gianni Agnelli in a semi-official way, the workshop directed by Carlo Abarth received directly from the Lingotto factory the bases necessary to create its 1000 TC/TCR. Spectacular sports variants made from the popular 500. Which […]

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  • in Modifications

    The result of reducing the weight in the Abarth 1000 Bialbero Zagato

    At the beginning of the sixties the Abarth range was so specific in its versions for competition that it came to offer more than thirty different models. In this way, each pilot could find what they were looking for. However, among all the models, the Abarth 1000 stood out. A vehicle with an excellent weight / power ratio that in some cases was bodied by Zagato. Just the case that we bring today to the pages of La Escudería.

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    To trace the history of Abarth is to dive into one of the richest and most varied engine genealogies in European industry. A whole panoply of versions and preparations that even have differences between different units of the same series. And the thing is that Carlo Abarth's creations were not only made of […]

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  • in Anecdotes

    FIAT 500 Abarth Monza. 168 hours of uninterrupted driving to reply to the press

    When the FIAT 1957 was launched on the market in 500, some journalists questioned the reliability of its small engine. A fact that affected the sales of the model during the first months. Thus. FIAT organized a week-long endurance test at the Monza cant. Seven days of uninterrupted driving with six drivers taking turns at the wheel in which a 500 Abarth traveled 18.886 km at 108 km / h on average. After that the unfounded criticism ceased.

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    Born in 1729 Edmund Burke was one of the leading political figures of the XNUMXth century in England. Parliamentarian, great orator and inspirer of British conservatism as we understand it Burke was also one of the first statesmen to perceive the growing power of the press. So much so that, in the session of […]

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    Marcello Gandini's 10 best designs ordered to the best

    The brilliant Italian designer has left behind dozens of legendary cars. We have chosen the ten most iconic for the editorial staff of LA ESCUDERÍA.

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    The 10 best designs by Marcello Gandini

    This same afternoon we learned of the death of Marcello Gandini at the age of 85. The Italian designer was responsible for some of the most memorable cars of all time, and not only in the field of sports cars, but in all types of cars. What's more, he even changed forever the way […]

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  • in Brands

    Autobianchi Bianchina, a stylish microcar

    Of the microcar boom that occurred throughout Europe in the post-war period, the Autobianchi Bianchina was one of those that took the most care of aesthetics and had a very long commercial life.

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    After the end of World War II, motorization in Europe was a complicated task. The panorama of economic hardship meant that many large brands were unable to survive, and many others sought a profitable business path for companies and buyers in the production of affordable microcars. From this need arises in […]

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  • in Modifications

    Excellent in its definition, FIAT 147 Sorpasso IAVA

    If we are looking for a light sports car based on a popular base and a naturally aspirated engine, at least as far as the eighties are concerned, the best answer may not be found in Europe but in Argentina. Place where the IAVA trainer made its own interpretation of the 147 using a 1.3-liter engine boosted to 90 HP

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    1971 was a key year in terms of FIAT-based sports preparations. On this side of the Atlantic, under the Italian heatwave, was when the Turin giant absorbed Abarth. And regarding the west bank, we would be referring to the founding of Industria Argentina Vehiculos de Avanzada; better known as […]

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