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1972 Fiat 124 Abarth Spider Group IV Rally Car

  • Chassis Number: 0039264
Fiat's acquisition of Carlo Abarth's firm helped them embrace motorsports wholeheartedly. In the past, Fiat had traditionally only provided technical support to privateer racers. After the purchase, Abarth focused on rallying, while Osella was established for circuit racing.

The Fiat 124 was developed by Abarth for Group IV homologation and approximately 1,000 examples were created. These were some of the earliest products of the Fiat-Abarth union.

This example was first registered to Fiat Auto S.p.A. and was a Works car for rallying. It was given Torino registration TO E52788 and has remained in Italy for all of its life. It is not clear if the car was ever actually used in competition.

This 1972 Fiat 124 Abarth Spider Group IV Rally Car is currently finished in period livery with all of the rally accessories, such as an extra light hood on the front of the car and mudguards. The interior is minimalistic, with all non-essential material removed, and fitted with period-correct bucket seats. The four-cylinder, dual overhead cam, engine has two Weber twin-choke carburetors and offers 128 horsepower (DIN). There is a five-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes.

In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the RM Auction's Monaco sale. The car was estimated to sell for €60.000-€80.000. Bidding reached €45.000 but was not enough to satisfy the vehicle's reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2012

2012 RM Auctions at Monaco

Pre-Auction Estimates :
€60,000-€80,000 
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
€45,000

1972 Fiat 124 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Fiat 124

(Data based on Model Year 1972 sales)
1972 Fiat 124 Special
Chassis#: 124B 1194768
Sold for USD$8,342
  2023 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz
 
1972 Fiat 124 Sport Coupé
Chassis#: 124BC10191930
Sold for USD$19,040
  2018 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours
 
1972 Fiat 124 Spider
Sold for USD$11,660
  2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall
 
1972 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
Sold for USD$17,600
  2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale
 
1972 Fiat Spyder 2+2 Sport 124
Sold for USD$9,600
  2014 Leake Auction : Dallas
 
1972 Fiat 124 BC Sport Coupe
Chassis#: 124BC1-0177805
Sold for USD$2,897
  2010 Shannons Auctions - 2010 Shannons Melbourne Classic Auction
 

Fiat 124s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1972 Fiat 124's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1972 Fiat 124 Sport Coupé01919302017 Bonhams : Philadelphia Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum $18,000$24,000
1972 Fiat 124 Abarth Spider Group IV Rally Car00392642012 RM Auctions at Monaco$45,000$60,000$80,000

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