Mark Osborne
Global Director of Motorsport
LOT 162
1965 Fiat-Abarth 695 SS Berlina Chassis no. 110F 0866463 Body no. 0492 Engine no. ABA206/110D 000 567905
Sold for US$24,640 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 162
1965 Fiat-Abarth 695 SS Berlina
1965 Fiat-Abarth 695 SS Berlina
Chassis no. 110F 0866463
Body no. 0492
Engine no. ABA206/110D 000 567905
Chassis no. 110F 0866463
Body no. 0492
Engine no. ABA206/110D 000 567905
689cc OHV Parallel 2-Cylinder Engine
Single C30DID Downdraft Carburetor
38bhp at 5,200rpm
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
*Reportedly raced in the Italian Touring Car Championship
*Features numerous Abarth go-faster parts and components
*Jaeger instruments, 12-inch alloy wheels, Luisi steering wheel
*Accompanied by Automobile Club d'Italia documents and more
THE CAR OFFERED
Chassis 0866463/0492 is believed to be one of approximately 150 surviving 695 SS models from 1,000 built. Prior to coming to the USA in 2011, this car spent its days in Italy and is said to have been raced in 700cc touring car events between 1966 and 1972. Using Automobile Club d'Italia documents and other resources, the previous owners compiled a list of events this car is said to have raced in, reportedly chalking up numerous wins, podiums, and high classifications. The roster of drivers said to have contributed to its career includes Roberto Parodi, Ugo Barillaro, Antonio Bonaccorsi, Giovanni Platania, Serafino Cali, and Santo Famosa, who secured a 700cc class title in 1970.
The history goes cold as the car returned to civilian duty in Italy, as can occur with old racing cars. After coming to the USA in 2011, it was acquired by the consignor in 2019. By then it had received a sympathetic restoration in Italy, finished in the classic off-white livery with Abarth badging, a bold Scorpione graphic on the front decklid, and 12-inch cast alloy wheels. The red and white vinyl interior retains the bare bones charm of the Nuova 500, but with tasty period parts including Jaeger instrumentation, a Luisi three-spoke steering wheel, and a '695 esse esse' badge on the dash. Beneath the flared bodywork, the Abarth body stamping '0492' is visible in the bulkhead. The punchy little engine bears an 'ABA 206' stamping above the FIAT number, consistent with an Abarth 695 block. The engine features many Abarth bits, including a finned alloy sump, alloy valve cover, snorty exhaust, and intake for the single downdraft Solex carburetor.
Included in the sale are copies of correspondence and Automobile Club d'Italia documents, a period Abarth owner's manual, receipts from more recent work, and selections from the definitive reference book, Abarth 595,695 by Elvio Deganello/Renato Donati. This eminently charming yet potent little Abarth maintains an honest, appealing character that beckons you to channel your internal Italian Racing Driver and wring its neck on your favorite bits of winding tarmac.
Saleroom notices
Please note that in addition to the FIAT chassis number listed above, the stamped Abarth ID number is 'ABARTH 106 0492.' Additionally, the complete Abarth engine number is ABA 206 SS 100D *567905*.
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