Boxy, Brutal, Brilliant

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The Rise of Italy's Great Rear-Drive Rally Hero

Etienne Psaila, Ai

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English

Publishdrive
05 April 2026

History of engineering & technology; Antiques & collectables; Road & motor vehicles: general interest; Motor sports

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Boxy, Brutal, Brilliant: The Rise of Italy's Great Rear Drive Rally Hero is an independent, unofficial work of automotive and motorsport history. It is a fact based narrative account of the rise of the Fiat 131 Abarth, the machine that turned a practical road car into one of the defining rally champions of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

From Fiat's competition ambitions and Abarth's engineering brilliance to the championship years of Markku Alén and Walter Röhrl, this book follows the full story of the 131 Abarth in rich detail. It explores the development of the rally car, the creation of the homologation Stradale, the works team behind the victories, the rivalries with Ford, Opel, and Lancia, and the car's lasting place in rallying history.

Written in a polished, accessible style for motorsport enthusiasts and automotive readers alike, this book places the Fiat 131 Abarth within the wider story of rallying's golden age. It also traces the car's afterlife in privateer competition, collector circles, historic rallying, and the continuing revival of the Abarth name.

This publication is an independent work and is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed, or approved by Fiat, Abarth, Stellantis, Walter Röhrl, Markku Alén, or any other company, brand owner, team, or individual mentioned within it. All brand names, model names, and trademarks are used solely for identification, commentary, and historical reference.

By: Etienne Psaila
Revised by: Ai
Imprint: Publishdrive
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 404g
ISBN: 9798901943441
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 05 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active