There are many replicas, but this 1963 Fiat-Abarth 850TC is the real deal. And, what’s more, it’s for sale.
It’s been campaigned throughout its life, so don’t expect a pristine concours queen.
Instead – and arguably much more excitingly – what you get is a competition-ready classic, in a charming two-tone finish, backed up by a chunky history file.
And it’s being auctioned right now on Collecting Cars.
As well as being used competitively during the 57,225km (35,557 miles) shown on its odometer, it has been tweaked in its 57 years to the spec you see here today.
Power comes courtesy of an Abarth-tuned carburettor-fed 848cc inline-four, not the unit it left the factory with, but a genuine engine of the correct type and specification – its paperwork includes a dynamometer report from January 2019 that states its output is 48.4hp, with 40.3lb ft of torque.
That heady output goes to the rear wheels, plus it has a four-speed manual and a limited-slip differential.
Inside is a classic-style bucket seat and a four-point harness, as well as original items including its Jaeger dials and a period three-spoke leather-trimmed Abarth steering wheel.
