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Fiat 750 Sestriere Zagato
The Fiat 750 Sestriere Zagato.
Vehicle Overview
The Fiat 750 Sestriere, designed by the iconic coachbuilder Zagato, is a testament to the innovative spirit of Italian automotive engineering in the post-war era. Karl Abarth, who later became known as Carlo Abarth, originally made his mark with high-efficiency exhaust systems in the 1930s, but he quickly expanded his expertise into various performance parts for Italian cars. After World War II, he became the Italian distributor for Porsche, which allowed him to connect Ferry Porsche with Piero Dusio of Cisitalia, contributing to the development of the Type 360 Grand Prix racer. Unfortunately, Cisitalia faced bankruptcy shortly thereafter, and Abarth emerged as a consultant, acquiring most of the company’s assets as compensation. Abarth then shifted his focus to creating original Fiat-based cars, hitting his stride with the launch of the Fiat 600 in 1955. He developed an enlarged 750cc version of the standard 633cc engine, offering high-performance kits for dealers to install in stock Fiat 600s. Among his most notable creations was the Fiat 600 Derivazione 750 Abarth Zagato, which debuted at the 1955 Turin Auto Show and began racing in 1956. The car quickly established itself as a formidable competitor, notably sweeping the first three places in the 750cc class at the 1957 Mille Miglia. The Fiat-Abarth 750 Sestriere was designed for the private entry racer, embodying the ideal “drive to the track, race, and drive home” philosophy. With a successful partnership with Fiat, Abarth was incentivized through sponsorships for every victory his cars achieved, further propelling their popularity. The Sestriere model featured distinctive upright fixed headlights and was typically constructed in steel, complemented by two prominent air scoops atop the tail to enhance engine cooling. Named after the challenging Rallye de Sestriere, one of Europe’s most punishing Alpine rally events, the Fiat-Abarth 750 Sestriere proved to be a resilient and tough competition car, exemplifying Abarth’s commitment to performance and innovation in automotive design. Its legacy endures as a celebrated example of Italian racing heritage.
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