1959 Fiat Abarth 750S Allemano Spyder # 635135

One of Carlo Abarth’s most successful series of GT cars was based on the FIAT 600 – the 750 – appearing in 1956. Although the 750 was production based the customer had such freedom of choice, including engine specification, that it is rare to find two identical cars. The 600 chassis required little modification apart from changing spring rates and up-rating the front brakes to twin-leading-shoe operation, and coped remarkably well with the Abarth’s greatly increased performance. The latter was achieved by boring and stroking the 600’s 633cc four-cylinder engine to 747cc and modifying or replacing just about every other component, the result being an increase in maximum power from 23bhp at 4,000rpm to 44bhp at 6,000 revs. Tested by The Autocar magazine in 1958, the Abarth 750 GT scorched through the standing quarter-mile in 20 seconds on its way to maximum speed of 95mph, outstanding figures for such a small-engined car. Serafino Allemano’s Carrozzeria was founded in Turin in 1928, just as the Italian car industry was flourishing. At first he channeled his resources into repairing the multitude of home grown machinery as Alfa, Fiat and Lanica marques grew rapidly, but by the mid-1930s he had realized that his energies where better directed towards design. After the war, Serafino’s nephew joined the firm and it grew to become synonymous with avante garde styling of the ‘jet age’. Perhaps most associated with the Maserati marque as they produced a number of bodies on A6Gs and 5000GTs, this was by no means their mainstay, and the exquisite little aluminum bodied 750 Abarth offered here is evidence of pure Allemano in its detailed and modern design. This particular car had had an extensive restoration back in the 90’s. It Dark Blue coachwork is fresh & has been done in the last few months. It’s Black interior is immaculate in all respects. The Dark Blue soft top is in perfect shape although it has some patina & a few areas that have been soiled a bit…haven’t cleaned the car so these may come out. The front trunk & rear engine bay appear clean but have signs of use & need only some elbow greese & an nice afternoon to get to look far better. She starts right up…that bad boy OHV 747 cc/43 HP 4 cylinder motor sounds so perfect & she runs like a scared rabbit. These 750 Allemano Spyders are far & few between w/literally only a handful ever produced. Very few ever get to the market as compared to it’s older brother, the Zagato bodied Coupes. There have been several Z Coupe’s come to market & have brought huge money, but having that top-down option always has it’s benifits. She appears to be in very original condition including all Fiat & Abarth logos & every piece of trim inside & out. She also sports a set of original Campy wheels that were not standard equipment, but make the package oh-so beautiful & complete. This is a car that has more future investment potential than most any car on the market currently today except for a few unaffordable Ferrari’s. Let us know if you like this pretty little 750 Allemano Spyder !