Obsession with the Fiat 500 Abarth

[Gizmo42]

Carl Abarth was old man Porsche's brother in law. Now really what does that have to do with an Italian smart car?

Close, but no. He was married to Ferdinand Porches son in laws secretary. Abarth (originally Karl but changed to Carlo after becoming a naturalized Itallian citizen) got his start in race cars and performance parts with Fiats. His company was later bought by Fiat in the early 70s.

[blacksambo]

Close, but no. He was married to Ferdinand Porches son in laws secretary. Abarth (originally Karl but changed to Carlo after becoming a naturalized Itallian citizen) got his start in race cars and performance parts with Fiats. His company was later bought by Fiat in the early 70s.

I think he got his start with 356 era Porsches?