abarth racing

Tales of Abarth

October 11, 2016 By pete

Bonnie’s Abarth 750GT hidden in the woods. It was totally original with even the headliner intact. Photo by Mary Decker Vack

Story by Pete Vack

It was noted, some time ago, that there was a disproportionate number of Fiat-based Abarth cars in the United States, sitting broken or unused in garages, driveways and because most Abarths were small enough to fit, in a large outdoor sheds common to so many backyards.

There were, it seemed, ample antique Allemanos tucked away under tarps and willow trees, sitting askance with the ground side of the rear wheels pointed inwards, relieved of the weight of the rear engine. [Read more…] about Tales of Abarth

Abarth Simca Chronicles

July 8, 2014 By pete

Abarth Simca
By Gino Giugno
9.5 by 6.5 Softbound
560 pages, 700 photos, 150 color
89.00 Euros
Order from:ginogiugno@hotmail.com

Review by Pete Vack

Of all the myriad of Abarths constructed between 1955 and 1972, among the fastest, most attractive and best handling are the rare Abarth Simcas, born in 1962 as a result of a deal between Carlo Abarth and Enrico Pigozzi, the Italian who established the French Simca firm, spurred on by the Viennese engineer Rudy Hruska, then working for Simca. [Read more…] about Abarth Simca Chronicles

Day of The Scorpion: In English and Italian

July 13, 2011 By Roberto

Antony Berni with his Fiat Abath 1000 TCR.

Words and photos by Roberto Motta
Italian text at end of photo selection

The idea of creating a gathering dedicated to owners of Abarths stems from the fact that there are not many opportunities to enjoy Abarths. Therefore, about a year ago, a few friends and sympathizers of the marque decided to organize the Historic Abarth track day.

Giorgio Solda in a 1979 Formula Fiat Abarth, Carlo Abarth's last project.

Friends included Tony Berni, Abarth specialist and founder of Berni Motors, Perry (Pierangelo) Passini of Franzoni’s Auto Brescia, and Giuseppe Giuffré, president of the Italian Abarth Historic Register.

This year was the second event and was held on June 30 2011 at the Circuit de Francia Corta ‘Daniel Bonera’, (located in the province of Brescia in Lombardy) with participants from all over Europe, had both a race and show. Abarth owners were able to prove their car on the track, and a show is held for those not eager to race. This year the show turned the paddock of the circuit in a real open air museum.

Horst-Pichler with SE021, a 2000 sports prototype built for the 1971 European Constructor's Championship.

The event drew about 100 participants and over fifty cars registered for the track. The cars were divided into four categories, and each category was allowed to use the track for a test period of 25 minutes each.

Berlina 1000 TC Radiale of Giuseppe Giuffré, president of the Italian Abarth Historic Register.

This content is for Premium Subscriber members only.
Login Subscribe