"Many a racer felt the sting of being passed and finishing behind a car emblazoned with the Abarth scorpion," is how RM Sothebys describes the results of the 1957 Mille Miglia, where an Abarth Zagato Coupe took first place in the 750cc class. There is something wonderful about surprising people in a tiny car. We haven't run our Abarth in the Mille Miglia, but we do love dropping tailgating SUVs from sight anytime the road gets twisty.

This example has some upgrades over a standard Abarth Zagato coupe. Inside you will find a fire suppression system, racing belts, and a roll bar, while under the hood resides a 903cc engine from an 850. With the lightweight aluminum bodywork, even a modest power increase should make for a noticeable improvement in acceleration.

Year: 1959
Model:  Fiat 750 Abarth Zagato Double Bubble
Engine: 903cc 4-cylinder
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage:  76,811 mi
Price: $119,800 obo
Location: Newport Beach, CA

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1959 Fiat Abarth 750 GT Zagato “Double Bubble”, S/N 558327, Red with tan seats, racing seat belts, roll bar, on-board fire suppression system.  This aluminum bodied masterpiece by Zagato is a triumph in coachbuilding and features Zagato’s iconic “double bubble” roofline and mirrored by the bubbles in the engine cover…so Italian!  Powered by an upgraded 903cc motor this tiny racetrack giant killer is eligible for the best touring events the world over.  Correct Campagnola wheels, Jaeger gauges, Nardi steering wheel add to the package and this Abarth 750 GT was built as a street car, not a track-only car distinguished by its bumperettes.  If you want to own a special car touched by Italian masters, this is it.

This example has clearly been cared for. Looking at the photographs, it's surprising to see that it has covered over 70,000 miles. An interior refresh was carried on in 2004, and the interior still looks great 16 years later.

We hope that the $100k+ value of this Abarth 750 doesn't keep the next owner from enjoying it. Being that it's not all original, it can always be refreshed again, after all. We can only imagine how entertaining this would be to warm up and take out on a weekend morning.

-Graham