28th Jul, 2024 12:00
The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car Auction
1965 Fiat Abarth 695 Evocation
An eye-catching, unique example of Fiat's city car, fitted with the racing inspired 695cc Abarth engine
Registration - HVK 445C
Chassis No. - 0949308
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 21,972
Bright and wasp-like in racing yellow and black, this evocation example of Fiat’s Abarth 695 features the more potent 695cc two-cylinder engine that made the original Cinquecento so nippy. Using a four-speed manual transmission, ‘HVK 445C’ has a similarly ‘vespa’ look to the cabin, filled with period-style items. The racing theme from Abarth’s heritage is clear with the deeper chin splitter, black leather bucket seats, racing stripes, chequerboard canvas roof, front fog lights, black Minilite-style alloys, and discreet spoiler.
Having been in current ownership for the last seven years, the left-hand drive Fiat Abarth 695 was bought from eBay and comes with a partial service history. A unique model, ‘HVK 445C’ reads just 22,015 (unwarranted) km - around 13,600 miles - though the imported model first appears on UK records in 2017. Clearly a cherished model, the Abarth 695 is considered in fine fettle, with all aspects of the Fiat described as being in ‘excellent’ condition; this includes the engine, transmission, electrics, interior, bodywork, and paint.
- Unique example of Fiat’s popular city car
- Fitted with the racing-inspired 695cc Abarth engine
- Striking yellow and black colour scheme
The so-called Nuova 500 was designed by Dante Giacosa. At its introduction in July 1957 the little Fiat was powered by a twin-cylinder engine of 479cc, the maximum power of which was a mere 13bhp. However, with a dry weight of just 470kg, it could nevertheless exceed 50mph and average 60mpg. Of course, with such modest output, it was a prime choice for tuners and racers – along came Carlo Abarth. Abarth took the 500 in 1964 and put in a 695cc engine, alongside tweaking suspension and other components – creating the 695 and 695 SS – which were raced successfully
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Estimated at £10,000 - £14,000
Auction: The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car Auction, 28th Jul, 2024
This auction of classic, performance and supercars took place on the final day of the prestigious Oulton Park Gold Cup weekend.
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