Basically, the A112 Abarth is an Autobianchi A112 with a 1049cc engine in it.
The engine put out around 70 HP. While that might not sound like a lot, the A112 weighed around 1500 lbs and 70 HP was more than enough HP to move it with some serious brio. It did it in the traditional Italian style of lots or revs and lots of great sounds.
There are bootleg A112 Abarths around, but the seller says this is the real deal.The A112 is a boxy car, which is a look I like. The only real difference between the standard A112 and the Abarth A112 - besides the Abarth badges - is the flat black hood. The interior is very plain and very simple. These cars are about "go", not "show". They were very successful European Rally cars.
Not a trailer queen and not a rat, this is a great looking unrestored car. It appears to have been well driven and well taken care of. The seller claims the body is all original and rust free. It's a car you could bring to shows and drive often.
This car was being offered on Craigslist back in 2008 for $7950.00. It will be interesting to see what it goes for now. (Sort of a test of the "eclectic car market".)
Located in Plano, TX, click here to see the eBay listing.
