1971 FIAT 500 ABARTH CUSTOM LHD is available now at classified from Car and Classic Classifieds

The humble Fiat 500 was very much a people's car, designed to amble across the beautiful landscapes of Italy, serving its purpose with charm and durability, but most would admit it needed help in the power department. Abarth stepped in, and with Fiat's blessing, gave the diminutive 500 a new dimension and opened up a niche in motorsports. Those original Abarth-tuned cars have become rather sought after, and combined with a relatively short production run are now priced accordingly. This has encouraged a demand for replicas, and thanks to the quality of the conversion, along with the wide availability of Abarth tuning parts, there are plenty of opportunities to obtain cars that may lack an original provenance, but offer the same thrilling experience.