Abarth 1500 Biposto

1500 Biposto in brief

Biposto means a two-seater car. This Abarth coupe stood out with its aerodynamic body featuring a wide, curved window, small rear fenders, and unusually positioned headlights.

The car is a result of the collaboration between Bertone and Abarth, showing that even small-scale projects could have big ambitions at the time.

History and creation

The body was designed by Franco Scaglione of Bertone. The car was first shown at the 1952 Turin Motor Show.

According to reports, after the show it was acquired by Packard and taken to Detroit as a design example. Later, the car changed owners and was stored for many years until it appeared at an auction and was restored.

Technical specs

According to available data, the car was powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with approximately 75 HP. The declared top speed was around 180 km/h.

These figures were impressive for the market at the time, especially due to the car's aerodynamics and light weight. The base was Fiat mechanics, adapted by Abarth for sporty driving.

Significance and where to see it

The restored car won an award at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2010 and also appeared in the computer game Gran Turismo. This increased its popularity among younger audiences.

This is a one-off car, so it's not for sale — it's shown at concours and in collectors' hands.

Experimental car

One-off car does not have trims.

1500 Biposto and other Italian coupés of the time

The 1500 Biposto stands out with Scaglione's bold styling and a significant place among early Abarth projects.

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