In May, during its sale Villa Erba (Como, Italy), RM Sotheby's will auction this splendid 1959 Fiat-Abarth 750 GT with a coachwork by Zagato, nicknamed the Double Bubble for the distinctive roof humps. Perfect ride for summer...

History of the Fiat-Abarth 750 GT

The Fiat-Abarth 750 GT was presented in 1955 during the Turin Auto Show. Carlo Abarth, automobile designer, developped a 750 cc version of the Fiat 600 seiling derivation (upgrade kit). Abarth built also road and competition cars in his factory with lightweight coachwork by Zagato (Milan).

The Fiat-Abarth 750 Zagato started competition in 1956 with some successes during European events, especially during the 1957 Mille Miglia (victory in the class Grand Touring 750).

Specification

With its 747 cc inline four-cylinder engine with two-barrel Weber carburettor and four-speed manual transmission, the Fiat-Abarth 750 Zagato produces 41.5 hp for a top speed of 129 kmh.