

The work apparently did not go as planned, and when the vehicle next changed ownership in 2010 it was sold in a completely dissembled state, although still with the majority of its original components, including the original dashboard instrumentation, door and window glass and minor trim pieces. A year-long rebuild followed, under the supervision of Jay Armstrong, a noted Abarth specialist. The work carried out was painstakingly detailed in a 100-page document. Perhaps unsurprisingly the little 750 GT won a class award at the 2011 Palo Alto Concours.


It was subsequently purchased by the Key Collection in January 2012 for $111,150, where it has remained until now. The Fiat-Abarth 750 GT will once again be offered for sale at this weekend’s Goodwood Member’s Meeting, where it will form part of Bonhams' classic car offerings. The bright red little sports car is estimated to sell between $118,000 and $157,000, a price it must surely achieve given its comprehensive restoration and high level of originality.
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