1972 Fiat Abarth 595 EsseEsse Replica

Karl Abarth, later known as Carlo Abarth, was born in Austria. He created a small manufacturing empire in Italy during the 1950s building performance exhaust systems and parts for Fiats and other European makes. Carlo adopted his Scorpio birth sign as the logo for his company. He soon evolved into a car manufacturer in his own right. Fiat most often supplied the body shells or partly completed cars, which Abarth modified. The Fiat/Abarth arrangement benefited both concerns since it resulted in the many class victories that his cars captured in competition.

Mechanically, the Abarth 595 was a vastly improved car over the standard Fiat 500 with special pistons, valves, a high-lift camshaft and large downdraft Solex or Weber carburettor. The power output increased from 22bhp at 4400 rpm to 32bhp at 6000 rpm. The suspension was stiffened and lowered and the coachwork adorned with Abarth badges inside and out. These little cars were raced , rallyed, and hill climbed all over Europe and won countless saloon championships. They were also the favourite cafe racer and a fashionable alternative to the Mini Cooper.

This car was sold new in Germany in 1972 and was purchased by the current owner in January 2012. The car was used regularly until 2013, when it was restored by marque specialists to an extremely high standard. The vendor has stated that the vehicle was: "restored with a lot of love to details and knowledge about this car by the italian owner." It is supplied with German paperwork and the equivalent German MoT. Maintained in a temperature controlled environment, this little 595 EsseEsse replica is presented in stunning condition and is one of the nicest examples we have seen at Silverstone Auctions. Offered without reserve, this little car offers cheeky spring motoring in a freshly restored Fiat Abarth 595!