Abarth Scorpione 1300S, 1968
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Chassis No.: 1236614103
Engine No.: 0659475
US$47,040 USD | Sold
- 1,280cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
- Single Weber Carburetor
- 75bhp at 6,000rpm
- 4-Speed Manual Transaxle
- 4-Wheel Independent Suspension
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- A svelte and stylish late-60s 'Etceterini'
- The last independently-developed Abarth model
- Desirable 'S' model with improved suspension
- Fiat 850/124 underpinnings with svelte Lombardi coachwork
The Scorpione made its public debut was made at the Geneva Auto Salon in March of 1968. Its shapely good looks – with its electrically raised and lowered headlights – attracted much favor. Desipte its promise, the Abarth 1300 Scorpione sold in small numbers, and would soon prove to be Abarth's last independently developed car as Fiat took over Abarth in 1971 and canceled the project.
When Abarth put their name on the Lombardi-built Scorpione, chief engineer Colucci fitted a beefed-up 124-based engine with twin carbs, and heavily reworked the suspension and brakes to handle the 100 horsepower output (more than enough in a 1,500lb car!) and improve overall quality. Just six of these so-called 'SS' models were built, giving way the similarly equipped Scorpione S as offered here. The S utilized the suspension improvements, and four-wheel Girling disc brakes pioneered on the SS, but with a more flexible and road-friendly single-carb 124-based engine, rated at 75 horsepower – still not an insignificant number, considering the car's featherweight stature.
This Scorpione S is believed to be one of just 4 examples in the USA of the approximately 30 produced. Finished as most were in red over black upholstery, it presents in fine order throughout and is being offered from the collection of a devoted Abarth enthusiast. This rare bit of Abarth history punches well above its weight, especially when the tarmac gets twisty, and would be an exciting entry into a host of high-speed rallies such as the Copperstate 1000.
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172,755 AED
