Abarth OT 2000 Coupé Periscopio 1965 for sale

Abarth OT 2000 "Periscopio": The Last Survivor of a Vanished Breed Every now and then, a car comes along that makes you ask: "Wait... does this really exist?" This is one of three. Not three hundred. Not thirty. Just three. In the world. And of those three, this is by far the most original - a true survivor of the legendary Scorpion dynasty of Carlo Abarth. This Abarth OT 2000 "Periscopio" is not just rare - it’s a passport to the sanctuaries of classic motorsport. Think Goodwood, Villa d'Este, Le Mans Classic - wherever you show up with this car, the gates swing wide open. And rightly so. Because anyone who knows the history realizes: this is pure, unfiltered racing history. How It All Started In the 1960s, Abarth found itself at a crossroads. Major manufacturers began building their own high-performance models, and Abarth had to adapt. The new direction? Racing cars. Breed machines built solely for speed and agility. Enter the OT series - short for Omologato Turismo - lightweight beasts loosely based on Fiat platforms, but fundamentally redesigned into something completely different. But the OT 2000 Was on Another Planet Building on the success of the OT 1300 - already a formidable machine - Abarth decided to go even further: a more powerful, more extreme, and infinitely rarer creation: the OT 2000. Bigger engine, more horsepower, wider track, better cooling, sleeker aerodynamics - and, visually, that roof-mounted periscope designed to bring a bit of fresh air into the scorching cockpit during endurance races. And this particular car? It was delivered new in 1966 to none other than the Ford family. Yes, that Ford family. Engine Fury Instead of the 1300cc unit used in the OT 1300, the OT 2000 featured a bigger, angrier powerplant. As was often the case with Abarth (not exactly known for rigid specifications), the power figures varied slightly - but this car pushed out around 200 horsepower. In a car that weighs less than 700 kilograms (1,540 pounds)! The result? A ballistic missile on wheels, all wrapped in a body that looks like it jumped straight out of the pages of a graphic novel. Body and Design The body is a lightweight cocktail: lots of fiberglass for minimal weight, aluminum for rigidity, and just enough steel for structural integrity. Every inch of this car is a lesson in efficiency and speed. The "periscope" on the roof is not just a styling gimmick - it’s functional, channeling fresh air into the cockpit during those grueling long-distance races. Hence the nickname: Periscopio. As for the design, while it bears a faint resemblance to a Fiat 850, don’t be mistaken - everything else is radically different. Lower, wider, meaner. And when you catch a glimpse of that stepped rear badge and those flared wheel arches, you know immediately: this is not a Fiat. This is a Scorpion. A predator. What Makes This Example Unique? - Of the three ever built, this is the only one still in original condition, both inside and out. - Complete known ownership history, accompanied by extensive documentation. - Originally sold to the Ford family - the kind of provenance usually found only in legends. - Eligible for prestigious events: Concours d'Elegance, Tour Auto, Goodwood, and beyond. There are few cars that you can truly call a living heritage. This is one of them. The Abarth OT 2000 Periscopio is not just a vintage racer, a classic, or a rare collectible. It’s all of that - and much more. If you’re as excited about this extraordinary OT 2000 as we are, don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact Gallery Aaldering today - since 1975, specialists in sourcing and exporting the finest automobiles worldwide. Ask us about available export and shipping options.