Vehicle model
Abarth 2400 Allemano
The Abarth 2400 Allemano represents one of the most exclusive and confidential creations from the collaboration between Carlo Abarth and the Turin-based coachbuilder Allemano in the early 1960s. This period corresponds to the golden age of Italian carrozzeria, when small manufacturers and coachbuilding workshops created unique works or very small series based on proven mechanical foundations. The Abarth 2400 Allemano fits perfectly into this artisanal tradition, combining the Scorpion's mechanical expertise with Allemano's stylistic elegance, a renowned coachbuilder that had dressed many Fiats, Lancias, and other Italian brands since the 1920s. The project was born from Abarth's desire to offer a more luxurious and refined GT coupé than its creations usually oriented toward pure competition. Using a mechanical base derived from Fiat, probably related to the 2300 sedans of the era, the Abarth 2400 benefited from Allemano's expertise for the bodywork. The "2400" designation refers to the approximate displacement of the inline six-cylinder engine, an unusual configuration for Abarth, which worked primarily on smaller displacement four-cylinder engines. This engine represented Abarth's foray into the medium-displacement GT segment, seeking to compete with more established models while retaining the brand's sporting DNA. The bodywork designed and built by Allemano displayed the characteristic lines of the early 1960s, with a long hood, a rear-set cabin, and an elegant fastback profile. The proportions reflected classic Italian GT aesthetics, with taut surfaces, discreet chrome, and particular attention to detail. Each example was essentially hand-assembled, which explains the extremely limited production. Estimates suggest that only a handful of examples were built between 1961 and 1962, perhaps even fewer than five units in total, making the Abarth 2400 Allemano one of the rarest creations in the Abarth catalog. The positioning of this model was ambiguous: too luxurious and expensive for traditional Abarth customers seeking race cars, but perhaps lacking the established prestige of more renowned Italian GT brands. This commercial ambivalence probably explains the confidential production. Reception was essentially limited to a restricted circle of connoisseurs and wealthy collectors attracted by exclusivity and Italian craftsmanship. Today, the Abarth 2400 Allemano occupies a special place in Italian automotive history as testimony to an era when collaborations between tuners and coachbuilders produced unique and bold creations. Its extreme rarity makes it an exceptional collector's piece, sought after by Abarth enthusiasts and collectors of Italian special coachwork. This model perfectly illustrates the creative diversity and experimentation that characterized the Italian automotive industry of the 1960s, the golden period of stylistic and mechanical innovation.
History
History of the Abarth 2400 Allemano
The Abarth 2400 Allemano represents one of the most exclusive and confidential creations from the collaboration between Carlo Abarth and the Turin-based coachbuilder Allemano in the early 1960s. This period corresponds to the golden age of Italian carrozzeria, when small manufacturers and coachbuilding workshops created unique works or very small series based on proven mechanical foundations. The Abarth 2400 Allemano fits perfectly into this artisanal tradition, combining the Scorpion's mechanical expertise with Allemano's stylistic elegance, a renowned coachbuilder that had dressed many Fiats, Lancias, and other Italian brands since the 1920s. The project was born from Abarth's desire to offer a more luxurious and refined GT coupé than its creations usually oriented toward pure competition. Using a mechanical base derived from Fiat, probably related to the 2300 sedans of the era, the Abarth 2400 benefited from Allemano's expertise for the bodywork. The "2400" designation refers to the approximate displacement of the inline six-cylinder engine, an unusual configuration for Abarth, which worked primarily on smaller displacement four-cylinder engines. This engine represented Abarth's foray into the medium-displacement GT segment, seeking to compete with more established models while retaining the brand's sporting DNA. The bodywork designed and built by Allemano displayed the characteristic lines of the early 1960s, with a long hood, a rear-set cabin, and an elegant fastback profile. The proportions reflected classic Italian GT aesthetics, with taut surfaces, discreet chrome, and particular attention to detail. Each example was essentially hand-assembled, which explains the extremely limited production. Estimates suggest that only a handful of examples were built between 1961 and 1962, perhaps even fewer than five units in total, making the Abarth 2400 Allemano one of the rarest creations in the Abarth catalog. The positioning of this model was ambiguous: too luxurious and expensive for traditional Abarth customers seeking race cars, but perhaps lacking the established prestige of more renowned Italian GT brands. This commercial ambivalence probably explains the confidential production. Reception was essentially limited to a restricted circle of connoisseurs and wealthy collectors attracted by exclusivity and Italian craftsmanship. Today, the Abarth 2400 Allemano occupies a special place in Italian automotive history as testimony to an era when collaborations between tuners and coachbuilders produced unique and bold creations. Its extreme rarity makes it an exceptional collector's piece, sought after by Abarth enthusiasts and collectors of Italian special coachwork. This model perfectly illustrates the creative diversity and experimentation that characterized the Italian automotive industry of the 1960s, the golden period of stylistic and mechanical innovation.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
The Abarth 2400 Allemano was based on a mechanical foundation derived from Fiat, equipped with an inline six-cylinder engine of approximately 2.4 liters displacement. This engine, probably from the Fiat 2300 engine family, received typical Abarth modifications: optimized valve timing, improved carburetors, and sport exhaust to increase power and sporting character. The four or five-speed manual transmission sent power to the rear wheels. The tubular or semi-monocoque chassis benefited from independent front suspension and a rigid rear axle, a common configuration of the era. Disc brakes, at least on the front, represented modern technology for 1961-1962, ensuring effective braking for this sporting GT.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
For the Abarth 2400 Allemano, exact tire and wheel dimensions vary according to the original specifications of each unique example. It is essential to verify original specifications with Abarth specialists or period documentation to respect historical authenticity.
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