The author in 1960, pondering an Abarth 750 GT Zagato. Same car as below? We’ll never know. Photo by Donald Vack
Story and Photos by Pete Vack unless otherwise noted
From the VeloceToday Archives, 2009
The name sounded odd–Fiat Derivazione Abarth 750 GT Zagato–and did not easily roll off American tongues. But once seen, the car was not easily forgotten, while the long, strange name was quickly replaced by the nickname “Double Bubble.” Not only did it refer to the unique top, but “Dubble Bubble” is also the name of the original chewing bubble gum, which was very popular at the time, that being 1958-59.