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1976 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Stradale Saloon

2049112roadItaly

The Fiat 131 Abarth Stradale is one of only 400 road-going homologation specials produced to satisfy FIA Group 4 regulations, enabling Fiat to contest — and win — the World Rally Championship in 1977, 1978, and 1980. Developed with Abarth and Bertone, it features a twin-cam 16-valve two-litre engine, independent rear suspension, fibreglass bonnet, aluminium doors, and period Cromodora wheels. This example was sourced in Italy in 2005 at approximately 11,000 km and has since been lightly used, retaining an exceptional degree of originality.

Ownership

  1. 2023-02-24Auction sale
    Sold £135,000 (≈ $169K)

    Iconic Auctioneers catalogue lot →

  2. → 2005
    Italian source (identity unknown)
    none documentation

    Car was located in Italy in 2005 showing approximately 11,000 km on the odometer; identity of this prior keeper is not stated.

  3. 2005 →Private sale
    Current vendor
    partial documentation

    Acquired via a French intermediary; the car has seen minimal use and been kept as part of a private collection. Shortly after acquisition an engine rebuild was commissioned due to concerns over the intake system and absent air filters.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 2005
    Engine rebuild

    Full engine rebuild carried out after delivery, prompted by concerns about the intake system and missing air filters. Genuine Abarth pistons were used throughout; the twin IDF Weber carburettors, believed to be an original factory fitment, were retained.

    Rebuild was undertaken for reassurance rather than to address a known failure; all replacement components were period-correct.

  2. —
    Service

    Recent service carried out including replacement of the cambelt.

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