Highlights

ASI Gold Plates
Original Italian plates from the Province of Ascoli Piceno
The mechanics have recently undergone extensive overhaul and tuning, including rebuilding the cylinder head

The Attractions

Ever since the days of the famous Fiat 600 and 500-based models, Abarth has proved capable of making Fiat cars go fast. Today, the House of the Scorpion is owned by Fiat and its marque identifies the sportiest models, renewing a long-lasting relationship between these two Italian excellences that reached its peak in the 1980s, at the time of the unforgettable small hot hatch sports cars.

The Ritmo 130 TC Abarth was Fiat's answer to the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Peugeot 205 GTI. Its secret weapon was the famous, refined and sophisticated Lampredi twin-shaft engine, while none of its major rivals could boast a twin-shaft engine. Today, the 130 TC Abarth is probably the rarest of the compact sports cars of the 1980s and is therefore particularly collectible.

This 1983 example is in excellent condition, having received a thorough mechanical overhaul that included a cylinder head rebuild. Complete with ASI Targa Oro certification, valid overhaul and all the necessary documentation for the transfer of ownership, this Fiat is ready to give its next owner great thrills.

History and Documentation

Original Italian number plates of the province of Ascoli Piceno
Registered to the Automotoclub Storico Italiano with Targa Oro
Valid overhaul
Odometer shows 95,269 km

The seller has provided us with the following information:

Car ready to go, complete documentation ready for transfer of ownership, Revision will be renewed before delivery. Full correspondence to original factory specifications is certified by possession of the ASI Gold Plate.

The car can be viewed and collected in Viterbo, Italy.

Offers do not include the costs of transfer of ownership, cancellation for export, registration in other countries and transport.

Transport and delivery can be organised by separate agreement on time, conditions and costs.

In the case of buyers living abroad, please enquire in advance about the procedures for registering the vehicle in your country; the European certificate of conformity, if required and available, will incur an additional cost.

The Condition

Bodywork looks well preserved, no visible traces of corrosion or other damage
Original exterior equipment including graphics, trim and spoiler
We have been informed that the underbody is in good condition, free of corrosion or damage
Aftermarket Cromodora alloy wheels
Tyres 185/60 R14 recent, manufactured in week 13 of 2022 (DOT 13/22)
Interior in good condition with vinyl-covered sports seats with Abarth badge
Efficient instrumentation and well-maintained interior trim

Mechanics

Equipped with the famous Lampredi 2.0-litre (1,995 cm³) twin-camshaft engine
Five-speed manual gearbox
Recently overhauled mechanics, including cylinder head rebuild and belt replacement
Various mechanical maintenance work carried out, totalling approx. € 1,500
Ready to go, after receiving a complete mechanical inspection

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