Bell Sport & Classic launch the Ravello Collection
Curated by a passionate collector and Italophile with a home in the town – the Ravello Collection is an ensemble of classic Italian cars that celebrates beauty, performance, and heritage featuring icons from Abarth, Alfa Romeo and Lancia – each vehicle tells a story of racing passion and timeless design. Presented for sale at Bell Sport & Classic.
1959 Abarth 750 GT Zagato “Double Bubble”
A Jewel of Italian Engineering and Design Collaboration
This 1959 Abarth 750 GT Zagato, affectionately known as the “Double Bubble” or “Doppia Gobba” is a lightweight, aerodynamic masterpiece born from the brilliant minds of Carlo Abarth and Zagato. A marriage of advanced performance engineering and unmistakable coachbuilt styling, this rare and beautifully sculpted GT car is one of the most iconic small-displacement racers of its era and has been meticulously maintained.
- Built 09.09.1959 and delivered to Roosevelt Motors Washington DC
- One of fewer than 600 examples produced by Zagato between 1956 and 1960 of which 204 are thought to remain
- Zagato Signature “double bubble” roofline
- Featherweight aluminium body on a modified Fiat platform, weighing less than 550 kg
- Period-correct instrumentation and details
- Finished in the original Rosso Vivo with matching two-tone blu/Beige interior trim and correct Zagato badging
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale
A masterpiece of Italian design and performance
Alfa Romeo introduced the Giulia in 1962 and was one of their most successful designs produced under the patronage of Dr Orazio Satta Puglia. The Giulia’s ultimate incarnation – the Sprint Speciale was the result of the extraordinary work of Carrozzeria Bertone who created the curvaceous SS’s shape in the wind tunnel. This gorgeous bodywork when combined with the 112 bhp version of Alfa’s classic twin cam engine resulted in a notable top speed of 125 mph.
The car presents a wonderful harmony between aggressive aerodynamic flair and delicate Italian elegance and is one of an estimated 25 examples officially converted to right hand drive by Alfa Romeo UK.
- Rosso Alfa over Rosso/Crema
- Official RHD conversion by Ruddspeed in period for Alfa Romeo UK
- Offered in exquisite condition with extensive history file
1966 Fiat Abarth 1000 OTS Coupe ‘Evocazione’
Based on a Fiat 850 and faithfully converted to OTS spec
This example is set up for rally or fast road use with many modifications. UK registered and ready to use in period events or just for exhilarating fun with stunning performance and handling.
- Finished in Blue with black trim
- Powerful 1050 A12 series engine
- Full Roll cage
- Independent MacPherson strut front conversion
- Rose-jointed upgraded suspension
- Campagnolo magnesium wheels
1967 Abarth 1000 Berlina Corsa
A rare Abarth ‘Cliente’ Group 2 car
Finished in Abarth factory grey with red side stripes and red chequered roof. Understood to have been a factory ‘Cliente’ race car, it retains all the original features including a very rare AH cylinder block. Maintained to exceptional condition, the car is immediately drivable, both as a road and competition car. Built by Abarth & Co in 1967, this 1000 Berlina Corsa (“racing saloon”) conforms to the Group 2 regulations then in use.
The car is thought to have been a ‘cliente’ car when new, being raced outside Italy in particular Italian hill-climbing during the 1970’s.
- 982cc OHV Abarth-tuned Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
- Original Abarth AH block with 74 mm Abarth crank and rods/pistons
- 5 speed Fiat Abarth transaxle with LSD
- ‘Semi pendulari’ front suspension
- 5.5 x 13 Campagnolo alloy wheels
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA 1300 Junior
Beautifully restored featuring a catalogue of Alfaholics upgrades
This delightful Alfa Romeo is one of a thought to be 492 Giulia GTA 1300 Juniors and was constructed in June of 1969. It is understood to have been the Madrid Motor and owned by former Alfa Romeo works racing driver Toine Hezemans prior to being acquired by a prominent UK based collector. Having received substantial no expense spared restoration work in recent years under the current ownership, the history files detail comprehensive mechanical enhancement by renowned specialists Alfaholics and a complete body restoration by DTR Sports Cars.
- Alfa Red with Nero interior
- Accompanied by certificate of origin from Alfa Romeo
- Alfaholics complete engine rebuild – Dyno tested at 122bhp
- Alfaholics fully rebuilt complete transmission and suspension
- Alfaholics GTA 7×14 Magnesium wheels
- Complete body restoration by DTR
1961 Lancia Appia Zagato GTE
This beautifully preserved Rosso / Rosso 1961 Lancia Appia Zagato GTE 2 is an exceptional example of the rare and coveted collaboration between Lancia and famed Milanese coachbuilder Zagato.
Hand-crafted in limited numbers, the GTE 2 was the final and most refined evolution of the Appia Zagato lineage—an elegant fusion of aerodynamic innovation and gentlemanly performance.
This is a matching numbers car presented in exceptional condition and registered and verified by the Centro Archive Storico.
- Delivered via Hoffman Motors of New York
- Striking aluminium bodywork by Zagato
- Powered by Lancia’s jewel-like 1.1-liter narrow-angle V4 engine
- One of 15 remaining cars
1970 Lancia Fulvia HF “Fanalone”
The Pinnacle of Pre-Stratos Rally Performance
One of the most coveted homologation specials of the golden era of rallying. Built to satisfy Group 4 regulations, the “Fanalone” (a nickname meaning “big headlights” in Italian) is the ultimate evolution of the Fulvia coupé with aluminium doors, bonnet and boot lid, ‘hot’ engine and dog leg 5 speed gearbox. It is the machine that set the stage for Lancia’s storied domination of world rallying. Jamaica Blue with Black leather interior.
- Facetti Brothers engine producing 145 bhp
- Asso forged pistons
- Dell’Orto 45 DHLA carburettors with open trumpets
- Rare large sand cast type sump
- Correct Fanalone type 5-speed gearbox
