Abarth 131 S.Servia Montecarlo 1979

Abarth 131 S.Servia Montecarlo 1979

1:32 Scale model produced by SCX, with lots of details as based on the prototype, this model will surely be a proud part of your slot car collection. This model includes lots of added features including Rubber tyres, fitted Copper braids and a powerful motor.

Features

• 1:32 Scale Model
• Designed for Plastic Tracks
• Fitted Magnet
• Copper Braids
• Rubber Tyres
• Clear Plastic Display Box
• Based on the prototype seen at Montecarlo in 1979

Details:

The 1979 Rallye Monte Carlo, part of the World Rally Championship, remains one of the most iconic winter rallies in motorsport history, featuring a dramatic mix of dry tarmac, ice, and deep snow across the French Alps. The event was won by the Fiat 131 Abarth Rally, developed by Fiat and prepared by Abarth for Group 4 international rally competition.

The Fiat 131 Abarth was a rear-wheel-drive rally car powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, built with reinforced chassis components and rally-tuned suspension to handle extreme mixed-grip conditions. Its strength lay in balance, traction on snow tyres, and stability on fast tarmac sections, making it highly competitive in late 1970s rallying.

The victory is most famously associated with Walter Röhrl, who delivered a controlled and precise performance through unpredictable Alpine weather, managing ice, snow, and rapidly changing road conditions to secure one of the most celebrated wins in rally history.

For slot car racing enthusiasts, the 1979 Monte Carlo Fiat 131 Abarth represents classic Group 4 rally excellence, offering authentic historic rally styling, legendary winter rally atmosphere, and iconic Italian motorsport heritage, making it a standout choice for vintage rally slot car collections.