The Abarth 1500 Biposto was an experimental coupé designed by Franco Scaglione, who worked for Bertone at the time. It was displayed at the 1952 Turin Motor Show . Following the Turin Show, it was purchased by Packard and brought to Detroit, where it was used for design inspiration.

Some commercial models built by Fiat or its subsidiaries Lancia and Autobianchi were co-branded Abarth, including the Autobianchi A112 Abarth, a lightweight and inexpensive "boy racer". The A112 Abarth was introduced with a 58 hp engine, soon followed by a 70 hp one, and a specific "A112 Abarth trophy" was run from 1977 to 1984.

Mar 21, 2017 · This Bertone-bodied Abarth 1500 Biposto Coupé is the most important barn find in recent history. It is among the earliest, if not the first, Fiat-based Abarths. It is Franco Scaglione’s first design for Bertone and the centerpiece of Bertone’s exhibit at the XXXIV Turin Motor Show, April 23 – May 4, 1952.

Mar 21, 2022 · Wanting to demonstrate his abilities, the founder of Abarth introduced one of the most striking cars of that time in 1952 – the Abarth 1500 Biposto Coupé. It was a compact, aerodynamic coupé with a truly unique design.

Abarth 1500 Biposto was a sports car produced by Italian manufacturer Abarth from 1962 to 1971. The 1500 Biposto was based on the Fiat 1500, and was powered by a 1.5-litre inline-four engine. The engine was tuned to produce 90 horsepower, and could propel the …

This Bertone-bodied Abarth 1500 Biposto coupe is one of the most important barn finds in recent motoring history. Fifty years after the Turin show, it was bought by its current owner who undertook its restoration.

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Nov 1, 2003 · This Bertone-bodied Abarth 1500 Biposto coupe is one of the most important barn finds in recent motoring history. It is among the earliest, if not the first, of the Fiat-based Abarths. It is Franco Scaglione's first design for Bertone and the centerpiece of Bertone's exhibit at the 1952 Turin Motor Show.

Mar 30, 2011 · Known internally as the 'Tipo 1500', the new Abarth featured a bespoke boxed-steel platform chassis, housing the Fiat mechanicals. It was equipped with double wishbones at the front and a live rear axle.

Built on the Fiat 1400 mechanics reworked by Abarth, this prototype showcased the unmistakable style of Franco Scaglione, the design maestro at Turin-based coachbuilder Bertone. What sets the Abarth 1500 Coupé Biposto apart is its almost excessively original interpretation of …