Development of the Abarth-engineered 750 GT began in 1955 on the Fiat 600 platform, with the production version debuting in March 1956 with coachwork by Milan’s Zagato. While the standard 750 Zagato variant wore aluminum bodywork with a “double bubble” roof, a Sestriere version was introduced between 1959 and 1960 featuring a smooth roof panel and typically carrying steel body panels. Sestriere styling also includes forward-positioned uncovered headlights and dual intake scoops protruding from the rear decklid.
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Development of the Abarth-engineered 750 GT began in 1955 on the Fiat 600 platform, with the production version debuting in March 1956 with coachwork by Milan’s Zagato. While the standard 750 Zagato variant wore aluminum bodywork with a “double bubble” roof, a Sestriere version was introduced between 1959 and 1960 featuring a smooth roof panel and typically carrying steel body panels. Sestriere styling also includes forward-positioned uncovered headlights and dual intake scoops protruding from the rear decklid.
This example is said to have been refinished in its current shade of red during the late 1980s, and rust bubbles are noted in areas of the paint on the rear decklid and front hood. Mounting holes are present in the decklid in the location of a missing “Sestriere” badge. Features include a yellow-painted chin panel, front and rear bumpers, Lexan side windows, pivot-out door handles, a driver-side mirror, and dual exhaust outlets.
Campagnolo alloy wheels are wrapped in 145R13 Pirelli Cinturato CA 67 tires that were mounted under current ownership. Front disc brakes and a larger master cylinder were added under previous ownership, while drums are retained at the rear. Independent suspension incorporates a transverse front leaf spring, a semi-trailing-arm rear setup with coil springs, and Koni hydraulic shock absorbers all around.
The cabin houses a pair of bucket seats trimmed in black upholstery with color-matched door panels and floor mats. Additional features include a black perforated headliner, red four-point harnesses, roll-up windows, and a scorpion-logo shift knob.
The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of Jaeger instrumentation including a central tachometer, a 120-mph speedometer, and a combination gauge monitoring fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 4k miles, approximately 400 of which have been added under current ownership. The seller notes that the speedometer bounces and intermittently makes noise. True mileage is unknown.
The 1,050cc Abarth Autobianchi A112A2 inline-four was fitted under previous ownership and breathes through a Weber 32 DMTR carburetor topped by an Abarth air cleaner. Additional features include a finned oil sump, an aluminum radiator, an electric cooling fan, and an extended-range fuel tank. Service under current ownership included an oil change, a coolant flush, and replacement of the spark plugs, battery, and fuel hoses. Oil seepage is noted from the oil pan.