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Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Matt Grey Blue Stripes AUTOart 1:18

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Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Matt Grey Blue Stripes AUTOart 1:18 72642 Diecast
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AUTOart's 1:18 diecast Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR wears matt grey livery with blue stripes, echoing Abarth's tuned Fiat saloons. This used example has opening doors and bonnet; the box shows traces of storage though the model itself is unaffected. A compact Italian classic for a touring-car themed shelf.
Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Matt Grey Blue Stripes AUTOart 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Fiat
Model Manufacturer
AUTOart
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
72642
Genuine articles Sourced from manufacturers
5-layer carton Foam-filled interior
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About the Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Matt Grey Blue Stripes AUTOart 1:18

TL;DR: AUTOart's 1:18 diecast Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR wears a matt grey finish with blue stripes, with opening doors and bonnet. This used model comes with a box showing traces of storage, capturing the compact Italian saloon that Abarth built its tuning reputation on.

Abarth's name is built on taking modest Fiat saloons and turning them into giant-killers, and the 1000 TCR is a compact example of exactly that approach translated into 1:18 diecast.

AUTOart's Diecast Take on a Tuned Fiat Saloon

The zinc alloy body gives the small Fiat shape genuine heft in the hand, which matters on a subject this compact, since a lightweight replica of a small car can feel like a toy rather than a scale model. The doors and bonnet open, letting the tuned engine bay and simple cabin be examined rather than left hidden behind glazing. The matt grey finish is an unusual choice against the glossier liveries typical of period racers, and it sits well with the blue stripe treatment, reading as a deliberately understated look rather than a showy one, which suits the giant-killer character of the car itself.

A Compact Subject With Genuine Racing Pedigree

Abarth built its business on extracting performance from small-displacement Fiat platforms, and the 1000 TCR sits firmly in that tradition, a compact saloon punching well above its size in touring car competition through the era. That underdog quality is much of the appeal for collectors who favour giant-killers over outright supercars, and a matt grey livery with stripe detailing captures the no-frills, function-first approach Abarth was known for at the time. Displayed among larger 1970s sports and touring cars, the Fiat's small footprint is itself part of the story it tells.

A Used Example for a Touring-Car Shelf

This copy has been previously owned, and its box shows traces of storage, ordinary wear on the carton rather than anything affecting the model itself. Given the opening doors and bonnet, it is worth checking both settle cleanly before placing it on permanent display. Its compact 1:18 footprint means it takes up noticeably less shelf depth than a full-size sports car, useful for fitting several small touring subjects into a themed row without crowding a cabinet.

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