THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1959
- Body style
- Spider
- Engine
- Inline-4
- Type
- Limited
- Production
- 3
- Displacement
- 833 cc
- Power
- 50 CV
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Abarth 850 Spider Riviera made its dazzling debut at the prestigious 1959 Geneva Auto Salon. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this rare masterpiece (only 3 built) epitomized the essence of Italian design and engineering prowess. Abarth, renowned for its high-performance modifications, unleashed only three specimens of the 850 Spider Riviera, ensuring exclusivity and rarity. Designed by the esteemed Giovanni Michelotti, the Spider Riviera exuded an aura of sophistication with its sleek and aerodynamic silhouette. The elegant lines of the car seamlessly blended with its powerful performance capabilities, creating a harmonious fusion of style and substance. The exterior boasted a design that was both timeless and contemporary, capturing the essence of automotive luxury. Carrozzeria Allemano, in collaboration with Michelotti, took the concept a step further by introducing the Abarth 850 Scorpione, a captivating coupé version born from the same creative genius. The Scorpione presented a berlinetta with a dignified yet sporty appeal, featuring a lightweight interior that emphasized the car’s commitment to performance. The combination of sober yet striking design elements contributed to the Scorpione’s allure, making it a worthy counterpart to the Spider Riviera. The scarcity of these automotive gems only added to their mystique, with enthusiasts and collectors alike coveting the limited production. The Abarth 850 Spider Riviera and its Scorpione sibling became revered symbols of automotive artistry and innovation, etching their names in the annals of classic car history. Decades later, these masterpieces continue to captivate the imagination of automotive aficionados, serving as a testament to the golden age of Italian design and craftsmanship.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 3
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-4
- Displacement
- 833 cc
- Power (CV)
- 50 CV
- Specification notes
- SOURCE 2026-09-21 — Michelotti archive confirms the Riviera Spider; marque-specialist documentation gives the third-series 850 version as 833 cc / 50 PS. Legacy three-unit quantity retained as reported pending stronger production evidence.
Dimensions & accommodation
- Length
- 3,600 mm
- Width
- 1,420 mm
- Height
- 1,200 mm
Design & manufacture
- Designer · Documented
- Giovanni Michelotti
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Allemano
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Abarth
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 7 photographs
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08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Archivio Storico Michelotti — elenco vetture www.archiviostoricomichelotti.it | Designer official archive |
| Abarth Germany — Abarth 850 Allemano Spyder www.abarth-germany.de | Marque specialist vehicle dossier |
| Stellantis Heritage — Abarth GT lineage www.stellantisheritage.com | Manufacturer heritage |













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