Having commissioned its newly acquired Abarth competition department to create a Group 4 homologation special based on the 124 Sport Spider, Fiat’s new-for-1973 special stage challenger…
Read MoreThe 124 was launched by Fiat in 1966 as its mid-range offering and replacement for the outgoing 1300 / 1500 line which had been in production since 1961. Originally unveiled as a four-door Sedan at…
Read MoreHaving commissioned arguably the most radical rally car ever to tackle the special stages in 1971 (the Lancia Stratos), for marketing reasons the Fiat Group decided its replacement should be more…
Read MoreFor three straight season between 1974 and 1976, Lancia set the World Rally Championship alight with the purpose-built Stratos, the like of which had never been seen before. However, while the…
Read MoreFrom the SE 04 1000 SP (a one-litre prototype racing car), Abarth designer, Mario Collucci, created a series of even more potent two-litre variants. First to arrive was the visually similar SE 04/L in the…
Read MoreIn October 1969, the struggling Lancia concern was purchased by Fiat. Abarth followed in July 1971 and became Fiat’s competition department. Despite the fact that both firms were owned by the…
Read MoreAt the Turin Motor Show in October 1974, Fiat launched the new 131. Available as a two or four-door saloon as well as a five-door estate, the 131 replaced the 124 as Fiat’s mid-range model.
Read MoreWhen Fiat decided to build a mid-engine sports car, they invited proposals from Bertone and Pininfarina. The less expensive Bertone X1/9 was selected for production while Pininfarina’s bigger…
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