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1953 Abarth 1100 Sport by Ghia... lovely!

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1953 Abarth 1100 Sport by Ghia... lovely!
« on: July 11, 2017, 06:04:39 PM »

It isn’t often that a Best of Show contender at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is restored in an owner’s garage, then hauled cross-country in a borrowed trailer towed by a friend’s truck. Such was the case in 2015, when a stunning 1953 Abarth 1100 Sport by Ghia won the Postwar Early class, on its way to being named as a finalist (one of three) for Best of Show. Two years later, the Abarth heads to auction, at no reserve, part of RM Sotheby’s upcoming Monterey sale.

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1953 Abarth Sport 1100 by Ghia. Photos by Angus McKenzie, courtesy RM Sotheby’s.
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Re: 1953 Abarth 1100 Sport by Ghia... lovely!
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2017, 08:39:35 AM »
Beautiful car beautiful restoration job :)
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Re: 1953 Abarth 1100 Sport by Ghia... lovely!
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2017, 09:14:54 AM »
Wow, that looks really unique. Never seen this car before.

It is a fantastic restoration indeed, looks pristine!

I'd love to know what price it will fetch.

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Re: 1953 Abarth 1100 Sport by Ghia... lovely!
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2017, 06:41:09 PM »
looks amazing, wonder what it will sell for
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