Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
3/26/25 9:54 a.m.
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If you want to keep the engine cool, sometimes you have to reach up and snatch that cooler air. It’s that sort of thinking that likely led to Fiat fitting the Abarth OT 1300 with a now-iconic “Periscopio” roof-mounted air intake.

This particular example competed in the Targa Fl…

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Coupefan
Coupefan Reader
4/13/25 12:21 p.m.

Gorgeous lines.  A giant killer of sorts from another era. 

Robertl
Robertl New Reader
4/13/25 10:14 p.m.

That Fiat Abarth OT 1300 "Periscopio" is a legend! Imagine the thrill of racing it back then. It's almost like stepping into a real-life Fnaf security breach, except instead of animatronics, you're battling other skilled drivers and unforgiving roads. A true testament to Italian engineering and racing heritage. A winner like this is a timeless treasure.

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
4/16/25 9:33 a.m.

It looks like it would be a fun project for someone, for sure. BTW: I do like how they kept the dust on the car.

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