Every so often a breathtaking car comes for sale that makes you dream of extending the mortgage - and this exquisite Ex-Works Abarth 1000 TC Radiale racecar has lit the fuse here in the office.

The car belongs to Tony Castle-Miller of Middle Barton Garage - famed Abarth specialists - and has been his pride and joy for the last decade.

This fabulous Abarth has completed two European hillclimbs during 2009 since an engine and transmission pre season ‘freshen up’ – the car is ready to go and in overall excellent condition. At the last outing is was 6th out of 17 touring cars and the fastest 1000 entry.

The car is accompanied by a history dossier and export documents, together with period photographs and result sheets. Details of competition activity over the last decade are also included.

A very rare opportunity to acquire a ‘radiale’ with documented history from day one, not to mention a really potent historic racing car.

Click on the link below for photos and a video of the little beast in action - together with comprehensive further details - and the little matter of the price..

http://www.racecar.com/cars-for-sale/stock_details.asp?StockID=1567