Noble Sisters: Autobianchi A112 Abarth

We are in the 1970s, a period in Italy marked by social tensions and major changes following the economic boom from 1958 to 1963 when GDP grew at an annual rate of 6.3%. Durable consumer goods such as appliances and cars became accessible to a larger audience. In the automotive field, the MINI dominated, partly due to the acquisition of Innocenti, which produced the model in Lambrate, bypassing customs duties and making it a commercial success among young people. To regain market share, Fiat introduced the A112 in 1969 at the Turin Motor Show, a creation of Dante Giacosa that would sell over 1.2 million units by 1986.