1969 Abarth 2000 Sport Tipo SE 010 Series 1
- Engine
- 2.0L inline-four DOHC, 250 hp
The Abarth 2000 Sport Tipo SE 010 (chassis 0018) is a Series 1 example of the factory-built endurance and hillclimb prototype, powered by a twin-cam 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 250 horsepower in a lightweight tubular-framed body weighing 570 kg. First campaigned from 1969 by French racer Alain Finkelstein in the Championnat de France de la Montagne, it passed through several noted French hillclimb competitors before spending four decades with Jean Rocher. A sympathetic restoration was completed in 2017, after which the car returned to competitive hillclimb events, and it is presented with an FIA Historical Technical Passport valid to 2026.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €398,750 (≈ $439K)
- 1969 →Acquisition unknownAlain Finkelsteinpartial documentation
French racing driver who was the first owner of this chassis, entering it in French hillclimb championships in 1969 and 1970.
- → 1976-05-08Private salePierre Maublancpartial documentation
Noted French hillclimb champion; a period photo shows the car bearing his racing service branding and a Series 2 bonnet during his ownership.
- 1976-05-08 →Private saleJean Rocherfull documentation
Held the car for roughly four decades; it underwent a documented restoration in 1986 and a more thorough rebuild initiated by his son in 2016, completed in summer 2017. A bill of sale from 1976 corroborates the acquisition.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJean-Marie Porcierpartial documentation
Acquired the car between late 1970 and early 1971; competed in the 1971 French hillclimb championship before selling to Maublanc after that season.
Competition
- 1969Championnat de France de la Montagne1969 Championnat de France de la MontagneDriver: Alain Finkelstein3rd overall
- 1970Championnat de France de la Montagne1970 Championnat de France de la MontagneDriver: Alain Finkelstein6th overall
Lower finishing position attributed to the arrival of single-seater competitors that diminished the car's relative competitiveness.
- 1971-06-20Championnat de France de la Montagne1971 Course de Côte de Sainte AnneDriver: Jean-Marie Porcier2nd in class, 14th overall
- 2017-08-012017 Ollon-Villars Historic Hillclimb
First competitive appearance following the 2016–2017 restoration.
- 2018Montée des Légendes du Col de la Faucille
Maintenance & restoration
- 1986Restoration
The car was photographed in the course of a restoration during Jean Rocher's ownership, though the full scope of that work is not detailed.
Evidence consists of period photographs; exact extent of work is unspecified.
- 2017Restoration
A full strip-down was carried out with the aim of preserving original specification; the drivetrain and running gear were completely overhauled, and the body received a new coat of paint. Work concluded in summer 2017.
Commissioned by Rocher's son in 2016; documented by photographs included in the car's history file.
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