Today Abarth is best known for the modified Fiat models but amidst modifying other manufacturers cars, the Italian tuning expert also built complete cars. The very first was this 205 Vignale Berlinetta, which was driven to a debut class victory in the 1950 Coppa InterEuropa at Monza. The small coupe combined Fiat mechanicals with a bespoke platform chassis and a Giovanni Michelotti penned Vignale body. Two cars were raced in the major Italian events in 1950 with mixed success. After a third example was built early in 1950, Abarth withdrew from racing and concentrated on the hugely popular tuning kits. Quite unusual for cars of this era, all three have survived. The first was fully restored in the 1980s and has been a regular at shows ever since. At the Goodwood Festival of Speed the second made its debut after a thorough restoration to rectify numerous modifications made during its long racing career. We expect to see the third car in the very near future in restored condition as well. For now we have a compiled an 18-shot gallery of the first two to illustrate the model's general history and a detailed look at the individual chassis.
Leading NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports celebrates it 25th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, Callaway Cars have produced a limited edition Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary Camaro. Based on the stock Camaro SS, it features an Eaton supercharger that boosts the power to a hefty 582 bhp. The modified Camaro can accelerate to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and is capable of completing the quarter-mile in under 12 seconds. The first of 25 examples will be shown next week during the SEMA Show.
Enjoy the links:
1950 - 1951 Abarth 205 Vignale Berlinetta - Images, Specifications and Information
2009 Callaway Camaro Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary - Images, Specifications and Information
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