Information
- It can race in Formula Fiat Abarth (FIA FA / 2a) in the IR Period of the 5th group.
- 4 original spare magnesium rims.
- Car featured in numerous articles of the time.
- Last event: Historic Abarth Day 2014 at the Franciacorta racetrack (BS)
Specialist Notes
This is one of the first cars produced as early as 1979; Frame no. 008/79. The first owner was Scuderia Edo 1000 Miglia (Edoardo Lazzaroni). The frame is a central monocoque. The 2-liter Fiat-Lancia twin cam mechanics, for 140 hp. The Formula Abarth championship was conceived by the CSAI as a preparatory category for Formula 3, which was particularly economical; the cars had no ground effect device or wing appendages. The first cars (including this one) were presented at the Monza racetrack on the Saturday before the 1979 Italian Grand Prix in the presence of Jody Scheckter and on Sunday morning one was driven to the track by test driver Giorgio Pianta. The single-brand championship began in 1980; and continued until 1986. The pilot, launched by this series, who had the greatest luck was Alessandro Nannini.
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