Red #272 Abarth Osella PA1 on race track
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The Abarth Osella PA1: a Race Car for the Ages

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Despite its long and storied history, the Abarth Osella PA1 is still formidable as a vintage racer. The result of a dream-team partnership between the legendary Carlo Abarth and Vincenzo Osella, the story of this iconic car is well worth exploring in more detail—so let’s dive in.

From Motor Thun to Porsche & Beyond: Meet Carlo Abarth

Carlo Abarth was born Karl Alberto Abarth in Vienna Austria on November 15, 1908. In his teens, it became evident that young Karl had a talent for engineering. He took an apprenticeship at Degan in Italy, designing bicycle and motorcycle frames.

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From day one, Sean always knew he wanted to be a photographer and now shoots for numerous prestigious American and European automotive magazines, as well as all the top auction houses and a number of private commissions.
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