Abarth 131

**Stratie.fr** · 28-08-2016, 20:36

Chris
Thanks for these informations
A great car indeed...but a bit expensive as I guess it's a replica!

**ProtoTipo** · 29-08-2016, 07:16

Originally Posted by Desmoucelle Frederic

A great car indeed...but a bit expensive as I guess it's a replica!

No, not cheap Frederic, but to full group 4 spec with the stronger transmission, late alloy front suspension arms etc. etc.
Here's the engine bay:

**Stratie.fr** · 29-08-2016, 08:08

For sure Chris! That's a great build with a nice engine bay but much more expensive than a real one!

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http://www.leparking.fr/voiture-occa.../QEBAUHOG.html

**ProtoTipo** · 29-08-2016, 12:18

It's got the AR chassis number, so it's an Abarth.

However, the dash gauges are wrong (for works replication). As is the fuel filler seal. I guess the Fiat Coupe filler cap is just for security?
1979 season works colour scheme, and nicely done, compared to a lot of them.

**ProtoTipo** · 29-08-2016, 12:32

'Did wonder about those caps for a Stratos rep.
No good for the purist, but lockable?:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-coupe...oAAOSwawpXuD40

**strat24v** · 29-08-2016, 13:46

Too big.

**ProtoTipo** · 29-08-2016, 15:34

Originally Posted by strat24v

Too big.

You're right John.
Now that I think. The Abarth rally cars used the biggest (way bigger than a works Stratos, and the sort used on 50s/60s sports racing cars) Aston type cap, and the scale of this Fiat Coupe cap looks only a little smaller. Pity.