1958 Fiat Abarth 750 Zagato

Abarth 750 Zagato Corsa

(Chassis #399 381, ngine #643 622)

This car has a 41.5 HP, 47 cc inline four-cylinder engine, wo-barrel Weber carburetor, our-speed manual transmission, ndependent upper wishbone with transverse leaf spring in the front, oil springs and swing axle rear suspension, nd four-wheel drum brakes. Wheelbase: 78.7 in.

- One of 20 hand-built Zagato ‘Corsa' bodies

- Welcome at a wide range of vintage events

- Accurately restored and maintained

- Low mileage Engine rebuild by noted engine builder

- Previously owners include Abarth experts Greg Paris, im Duffield and Mark Gessler

Carlo Abarth's company found its key growth opportunity with the launch of the Fiat 600 in 1955. Abarth developed a 750-cubic centimeter version of the 633-cubic centimeter engine, elling derivazione, r "derivation", its for dealers and garages to fit into stock 600s. In addition, e built complete cars in his factory for street and competition use. The best known of these were sleek, ightweight Zagato-bodied cars, specially those with the iconic ‘double bubble'.

Making its début at the 1955 Turin Auto Show, he Fiat 600 Derivazione 750 Abarth Zagato was propelled into the racing world in 1956. Success came rapidly in a variety of European events, nd it made an unmistakable statement when it swept the first three places in the 750-cubic centimeter class at the 1957 Mille Miglia. Across the Atlantic, he 750GT Zagato, ome nicknamed the "Double Bubble"for their distinctive roof humps, ere equally successful on the U.S. circuits.

This Fiat Abarth 750 GT Zagato Corsa has been well restored to a high standard and presents quite well. In current ownership since 2002 in a collection that has had several Zagato-bodied cars, particular enthusiasm of the owner. An inspection reveals that the many small trim details unique to these cars are complete and in place, uch as the alloy trim rings surrounding the headlamp covers, he ventilation flaps at the rear of the side quarter windows, nd the distinctive Abarth Jaeger gauges; later Abarth wheels were fitted. Original wheels are also with the car.

The value that the Fiat Abarth 750 GT represents cannot be overstated. Not many other hand-built, agato ‘Corsa' bodied sports cars can be found. The Double Bubble is a welcome participant in vintage rallies and race and Concours events around the world and is a fun drive on or off the track.

More restoration photos at: https://58fiatabarthzagato750gtcorsa.shutterfly.com/pictures/8

This car has the following unique ‘Corsa' features.

· FIAT chassis number under 500000

Lightened body frame panels

ï‚· Zagato wrap around (also called ‘flying buttress') racing seats (upright configuration)

ï‚· Aluminum-rimmed Plexiglas door windows

ï‚· Aluminum-rimmed Plexiglas quarter windows

ï‚· Plexiglas rear window

ï‚· 10 gallon fuel tank (wraps around battery), eplaced on this car by a fuel cell in a regular Zagato tank.

ï‚· Large finned Abarth alloy front drum brakes

ï‚· An 8600 RPM Tachometer

Underbelly auxiliary radiator

ï‚· An alloy Abarth finned sump

ï‚· Nardi wood-rimmed steering wheel, eplaced by aftermarket wood steering wheel

ï‚· Early fiat 600 taillight lenses or Lucas lenses

ï‚· Small front turn lenses (Alfa 750 type)

ï‚· A Mille Miglia Motore badge on dash

ï‚· No flank badges except Zs forward of doors

ï‚· No front air ducts under nose (the fuel tank size makes fresh air ducting impossible)

ï‚· Single 1956 1957 Champion of Italy badge on rear deck

ï‚· Small round FIAT badge above the front grille (no FIAT script)

ï‚· Small Fiat Derivation 750 badge on deck lid (6" long)

In the interest of disclosure, lease note the following:

- The handbrake cable is not connected. Orig. oversize rear brakes don't have the handbrake

- Acrylic bubble headlight covers are missing. The aluminum trim for these are on the car.

- There are two small dimples on top of the front left fender

- There is small split in the aluminum trim above the top right window.