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1958 Fiat Fiat Abarth Zagato “Double Bubble”

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Working with Sports Car Shop in Eugene, Oregon, I've had the pleasure of sampling a couple of these. As their webmaster, I get some brief seat time with most of their cars on the way to the park for photographs that end up on the website. They are a Double Bubble specialists and actually have 3 Abarth Zagato's right now!

On to the car seen here which is for sale in Chicago by another sports car specialist, we have a fantastic looking driver that proudly wears California Mille decals; an event I'd love to attend especially in great little specialty sports car like this one!

1958 Fiat Fiat Abarth Zagato "Double Bubble" For Sale on eBay

quote from seller's listing:

This car is in very good mechanical and cosmetic condition with new biscuit tan with black piping leather interior, fresh headliner, recently painted dash, restored instruments via Palo Alto Speedometer, refinished steering wheel. New floor pan, water pump, electric fuel pump, horn, steering control arm, etc. Has full roll cage & glass windows. Car was also prepped for the 2010 California Mille, an aggressive 5 day drive, keeping up with Porsche 356s, small Alfas and Lancias. Great fun in the mountain twisties. This is not a trailer queen. We drive it frequently for rallies and car shows. The car has been maintained by an Italian mechanic who specializes in Fiats and Ferraris.

California Mille Rally number can be easily removed as it is stick on. Buyer can either leave it on or we can remove it.

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The picture from behind demonstrates really well where this model gets it's nickname of double bubble. And I can confirm that from the inside these cars, those few extra inches of headroom would be critical if wearing a helmet as it's quite tight on the inside. That said, this one has a nice interior fitted that looks quite comfortable and stylish. Great looking car!

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6 Classic Fiat 500’s For Sale Right Now!

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I was surprised to see 6 Fiat 500 and 600 models for sale at the same time. Having photographed a handful of these now, I can attest how amazingly small they really are -- but a ton of fun as well.

With the recent announcements on details of the new Fiat 500's in the U.S., I wonder if these will see a resurgence in value like Mini's did here...

Which one would you pick? Leave a comment and help start the conversation!

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1966 Fiat 600 Abarth Berlina Corsa Replica

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Here's a nicely presented Berlina Corsa replica for sale at Sports Car Shop in Eugene, Oregon. It's been nicely hot-rodded with a Gulf livery paint scheme, tasty Abarth bits, and a huge ragtop fitted for open air driving. Would be perfect for someone who actually wanted to enjoy the car instead of just having it stored in a collection.

quote from Sports Car Shop on this car:

It is finished inside and out in the classic Gulf colors to a driver level standard. It is also fitted with a Webasto type cloth sliding sunroof. This car was built incorporating the classic Berlina Corsa racing modifications. The changes include Abarth grille and badges, the special front radiator extension assembly and cover, fender flairs, and deck lid props. These changes give this little Fiat 600 a look that just says fun and fast. Body is solid with floor rust repair panels that have been welded in place on the floor pans correctly, and we can find no further indication of rust.

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Forward propulsion is provided by a built 903 Fiat motor that has been reverse rotated and mated to a 600D gearbox. Stopping power is excellent since it is now provided with front 850 disc brakes and drums in the rear. The motor starts easily and runs smoothly even at idle, and is very strong with the down draft Weber.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention that I do some work for SCS and these pictures were taken by me. It's a cool little car and I hope it finds a caring new home.

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