Fiat Abarth 124 Sport Rally
Make: Fiat / Abarth
Model: Fiat Abarth 124 Sport Rally
Year: 1975
Chassis: 124CSA-0072016
Engine: 132AC4.000 – no. 0170105
Displacement: 1756 cc
Odometer: 76,739 km
Interior: Black
Exterior: White
Soft Top: Black
Historical Certifications
- ASI “Targa Oro” homologation issued by the Automotoclub Storico Italiano
- Certificate of Historical Significance
- FIVA Identity Card issued by the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens
- FIA Historic Technical Passport issued by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (GT Class “H”)
Vehicle History
First registered on
February 4th, 1975, this beautiful car still retains its
original black Italian license plate and original registration document, an extremely rare feature today and highly appreciated by collectors who seek historically authentic vehicles with their first registration plates.
Since new, the car has had
only a few owners and has always been preserved with the utmost care, remaining in
excellent and well-maintained condition.
In
2006, the car received the prestigious
ASI “Targa Oro” certification, one of the highest recognitions granted in Italy to historic vehicles, confirming the vehicle’s perfect conformity to its original factory specifications. At the same time, the
FIVA Identity Card was also issued, certifying the car’s historical importance and authenticity.
In
2008, the
FIA – Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile issued the
Historic Technical Passport, classifying the vehicle as
GT Class H, making it eligible for participation in international historic racing and rally events.
The vehicle has always undergone the
mandatory biennial technical inspections, and the current inspection
is valid until December 2026.
Technical Features
The Fiat Abarth 124 Sport Rally is one of the most iconic Italian sports cars of the 1970s. Developed by Abarth’s racing department from the base of the
Fiat 124 Sport Spider, it was specifically designed for international rally competition.
The car is powered by a
1,756 cc twin-cam four-cylinder engine, derived from the Lampredi engine family and extensively tuned by Abarth with high-performance cylinder head, optimized intake system, and lightweight components. Road versions produced
over 120 horsepower, while racing versions could reach significantly higher outputs.
Key technical features include:
- Longitudinal front-mounted twin-cam engine
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Reinforced sport suspension system
- High-performance braking system with four-wheel disc brakes
- Lightweight body components
- Wider wheel arches and rally-specific chassis setup
Typical Abarth equipment also included:
- full sports instrumentation
- sport steering wheel
- dedicated seats
- mechanical and suspension components derived from competition experience.
Production and Rarity
Produced in
limited numbers between 1972 and 1975, the Fiat Abarth 124 Rally was built to meet the homologation requirements for
Group 4 rally competition. Compared with many contemporary sports cars, production numbers were relatively low, making surviving examples
highly desirable among collectors worldwide.
The model played a significant role in Abarth’s rally history during the 1970s, achieving numerous successes in European and international competitions.
Today, examples
retaining original documents, complete historic certifications and their first registration plates are particularly rare and extremely sought after.
