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Abarth Simca 1300 GT Bialbiero
The item was sold for 192 000 €
Fees include commission and taxes.
Abarth Simca 1300 GT Bialbiero
1962
Chassis n° 130S/0047
Vehicle sold without registration| previously registered in Italy :
CT122837
No registration title| previously registered in Italy: CT122837
1961 saw the birth of the legendary collaboration between Abarth and the French firm Simca, headed by the Italian Enrico Teodoro Pigozzi. Founded a few years earlier in 1949 by Carlo Abarth, the Italian brand specialized in the preparation and construction of racing cars, in order to dominate the small-displacement categories. It was under the impetus of technical consultant Rudi Hruska - a loyal ally of Carlo Abarth - that the idea of a performance-oriented partnership took shape between the two, with the aim of making the French firm shine in the greatest international events. Thanks to constant technical innovation and a focus on performance and lightness, Abarth has made a name for itself on Europe's greatest racetracks. At the dawn of the 1963 season, Carlo Abarth's team designed an entirely new engine based on the proven architecture of the double overhead camshaft engine of the 1000 Bialbero model. While the underbody, transmission, steering and suspension were taken from the production Simca 1000, the bodywork was based on a more streamlined design inspired by the latest small GTs designed in-house by Mario Colucci at the Abarth factory and built by Odoardo Beccari's specialized body shop a stone's throw from the factory. Weighing just 630 kg, the new model could reach a top speed of 230 km/h. These cars soon proved capable of outperforming their rivals, including the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. By 1963, Abarth's track record included an impressive 535 victories, 90 of which were won by Abarth Simca 1300s alone, like the example we're offering today.
This Abarth Simca 1300 GT Bialbiero is none other than a resident of the former Maranello Rosso Museum created by Italian collector Fabrizio Violati in 1989 in the principality of San Marino. Assembling one of the finest Ferrari collections in the world, by the early 2000s the Roman entrepreneur had enriched his museum with some forty Abarths, including chassis 130S/00047, which we present to you today. When the museum closed in 2014, the entire collection was put up for auction, creating a bombshell for collectors the world over. Purchased on this occasion by its current owner, the car had not been driven for many years. An intelligent restoration was then launched, taking care to preserve its authenticity. With a rich racing record, including the 1962 Targa Florio, the 1963 and 1964 Palermo Monte Pellegrin and the 1965 Monza Coppa Intereuropa, our car is being sold with a substantial parts package, including two other fully restored engines, one of which is original. Considerable costs have been invested to enable this car to race at the highest level, notably at Le Mans Classic 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2023, where its performance, thanks to its dry sump engine with double overhead camshafts, was noticed. Produced in 82 examples according to records, our Abarth Simca 1300 GT Bialbiero is an incredibly advanced car for its time. Its high-performance engine, four-wheel disc brakes and aluminum body make it a serious contender for class victory. Sold with its PTH valid until December 2027 and extensive documentation, this car is a sure-fire ticket to the most prestigious events on the historic calendar.
In addition to the hammer price, the winning bidder will be required to pay the following buyer's fees per lot:
- For sales in the Classic Automobiles department (sliding scale fees) :
- 16% exclusive of tax + VAT at the prevailing rate, i.e. 19.2% inclusive of tax on the first €900,000 inclusive of tax
- 12% exclusive of tax + VAT at the prevailing rate, i.e. 14.4% inclusive of tax above €900,001
1962
Chassis n° 130S/0047
Vehicle sold without registration| previously registered in Italy :
CT122837
No registration title| previously registered in Italy: CT122837
1961 saw the birth of the legendary collaboration between Abarth and the French firm Simca, headed by the Italian Enrico Teodoro Pigozzi. Founded a few years earlier in 1949 by Carlo Abarth, the Italian brand specialized in the preparation and construction of racing cars, in order to dominate the small-displacement categories. It was under the impetus of technical consultant Rudi Hruska - a loyal ally of Carlo Abarth - that the idea of a performance-oriented partnership took shape between the two, with the aim of making the French firm shine in the greatest international events. Thanks to constant technical innovation and a focus on performance and lightness, Abarth has made a name for itself on Europe's greatest racetracks. At the dawn of the 1963 season, Carlo Abarth's team designed an entirely new engine based on the proven architecture of the double overhead camshaft engine of the 1000 Bialbero model. While the underbody, transmission, steering and suspension were taken from the production Simca 1000, the bodywork was based on a more streamlined design inspired by the latest small GTs designed in-house by Mario Colucci at the Abarth factory and built by Odoardo Beccari's specialized body shop a stone's throw from the factory. Weighing just 630 kg, the new model could reach a top speed of 230 km/h. These cars soon proved capable of outperforming their rivals, including the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. By 1963, Abarth's track record included an impressive 535 victories, 90 of which were won by Abarth Simca 1300s alone, like the example we're offering today.
This Abarth Simca 1300 GT Bialbiero is none other than a resident of the former Maranello Rosso Museum created by Italian collector Fabrizio Violati in 1989 in the principality of San Marino. Assembling one of the finest Ferrari collections in the world, by the early 2000s the Roman entrepreneur had enriched his museum with some forty Abarths, including chassis 130S/00047, which we present to you today. When the museum closed in 2014, the entire collection was put up for auction, creating a bombshell for collectors the world over. Purchased on this occasion by its current owner, the car had not been driven for many years. An intelligent restoration was then launched, taking care to preserve its authenticity. With a rich racing record, including the 1962 Targa Florio, the 1963 and 1964 Palermo Monte Pellegrin and the 1965 Monza Coppa Intereuropa, our car is being sold with a substantial parts package, including two other fully restored engines, one of which is original. Considerable costs have been invested to enable this car to race at the highest level, notably at Le Mans Classic 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2023, where its performance, thanks to its dry sump engine with double overhead camshafts, was noticed. Produced in 82 examples according to records, our Abarth Simca 1300 GT Bialbiero is an incredibly advanced car for its time. Its high-performance engine, four-wheel disc brakes and aluminum body make it a serious contender for class victory. Sold with its PTH valid until December 2027 and extensive documentation, this car is a sure-fire ticket to the most prestigious events on the historic calendar.
In addition to the hammer price, the winning bidder will be required to pay the following buyer's fees per lot:
- For sales in the Classic Automobiles department (sliding scale fees) :
- 16% exclusive of tax + VAT at the prevailing rate, i.e. 19.2% inclusive of tax on the first €900,000 inclusive of tax
- 12% exclusive of tax + VAT at the prevailing rate, i.e. 14.4% inclusive of tax above €900,001