As told by the original driver, his first mechanic and tuner was Di Stefano. With much skill and creativity they managed to extract good performance from the car, but a limited budget kept them from top finishes. After some time the decision was made to entrust the car, along with a lot of money, to Giovanni Saccone who was among the most highly regarded tuners in Italy.
In order to remain competitive the mechanical specifications evolved over time. This photo is undated, but shows the engine configured more or less as it is today. Visible are the Weber DCOE carburetor on Abarth intake manifold, aftermarket cog belt drive for the accessories, electronic ignition, and lines for an external oil cooler and remote filter assembly.
