Fiat Racing and Rally Car Books - History and Models
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Abarth (1950-1971) - Brooklands Portfolio
Brooklands Portfolio book about the Abarth models from the years 1950-1971. Describes the Abarth 500, 595, 695, 750, 850, 1000, 1300, 1600, 2200SS, GT, TC, OT, Zagato, Allemano, Scorpion, Simca and Porsche Carrera.
The 84 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.
Gives also advice for the purchase of an used Abarth 500.
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200 pages, 28 x 21 x 1.3 cm / 11 x 8.25 x 0.51 in, paperback
An in-depth look at Fiat's historical and prestigious involvement in all forms of motorsport from the earliest days of racing right up to the present day. The achievements of the cars and drivers are described in detail, along with many original photographs, sourced from the official Fiat archives.
In the early days, before the First World War, Fiat was a major contender in Grand Prix racing, and employed many of the leading drivers of the era. Although it withdrew from Grand Prix racing in 1927, Fiat cars were still to be seen participating in high-profile races, such as the Mille Miglia. In these events most Fiat models were sports editions of the highly successful 'Balilla' range.
In 1952 the introduction of the sensational 8V coupe resulted in many racing successes in private owners' hands, while the late 1950s saw the introduction of 'Formula Junior' class of racing and Fiat-engined cars were very successful in the early years. In the 1970s, Abarth, then owned by Fiat, successfully ran the rally team, which resulted in three World Championships. Speed record attempts over the years are also detailed in this fascinating history of Fiat's sporting achievements.
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Author:
Anthony Bagnall
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160 pages, 25.5 x 25.5 x 1.6 cm / 10 x 10 x 0.63 in, hardback
Brooklands Portfolio book about the Fiat Abarth sports models from the years 1972-1987. Describes the Fiat 124 and 131 Rally, Strada, Ritmo Abarth 125TC and Fiat Abarth 130TC. Also advice for purchase of a pre-owned Fiat Abarth.
The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.
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160 pages, 28 x 21 x 1.1 cm / 11 x 8.25 x 0.43 in, paperback
"Fiat" and "Grand Prix"... the association of these terms is not common. Indeed, for the general public, Fiat is above all a large manufacturer of charming popular cars. This image is restrictive... and therefore unfair. Fiat is more than that! There was a time when Fiat was not only the sole representative of Italy in international Grand Prix, but also exercised unchallenged domination. The name Fiat could not appear on the lists of Grand Prix entrants without provoking a certain fear in the opposing camps, even causing defections.
What were the causes of this humiliating domination? Despite Turin's reputation in this area, there was no black magic behind it all! Fiat's success was due only to simple human beings, men: more than talented drivers of course, but also and above all exceptional engineers and technicians, who were paving the way for "racing" technology. Competitors who tried to keep up with the Turin manufacturer's frenetic pace ultimately had no other solution than to copy it... or better, to go and poach employees from the Fiat design office. They thus anchored the decisive influence of Fiat technology in the history of motor racing. With this book, the author takes us into the heart of the most secret and influential design office of the 1920s!
Fiat started to compete in rallying in the early 20th century, with the first regularity races in Italy and other countries. This book documents the involvement of Fiat in rallying through hundreds of previously unpublished pictures, supported by a precise text that historically relates the facts.
The publication also tells the story of Fiat's participation in the single model trophy events of the last 30 years - with the Uno, Uno Turbo, Cinquecento, Seicento, Stilo, Punto and Panda - as well as the Fiat factory's return to the rallying with the Grande Punto S2000.
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