Some collectible cars explain themselves; others ask you to know what you are looking at. The Fiat 695 Abarth XSR Edition Yamaha belongs to the second group. This special edition was born from the collaboration between Abarth and the Yamaha MotoGP team, and its XSR name is a direct reference to the Yamaha XSR900 Abarth motorcycle. Solido reproduces it in 1/18 scale in diecast metal, in the Record Grey colour that defines this version, and with a level of finish that does justice to the model's origins.
A collaboration between two worlds of motorsport
The 695 Abarth XSR Edition Yamaha is not a typical Abarth. It is the result of bringing together Abarth's sporting culture and Yamaha's MotoGP energy, and that gives it a character of its own in any display. Record Grey delivers a restrained but visually tense reading, very different from the reds and yellows that dominate the Abarth range. In a collection of modern Italian cars or models with a cross-brand collaboration story, this piece changes the rhythm without needing to impose itself.
Diecast 1/18 with features worth having
Solido works the 1/18 scale with a balance between fidelity and price that has made it one of the benchmarks of European diecast collecting. On this model, the front doors open and the steering is functional: the wheels turn from the steering wheel, a detail that makes a real difference in hand. The interior details are carefully rendered, and the whole thing comes with a display base included. It is a finished piece, ready for the shelf, with the weight and solidity that metal provides.
For collectors who choose with intention
In a display of modern cars, the 695 Abarth XSR Edition Yamaha carries more story than its size suggests. This is not just any Abarth road car: it is a special edition with Fiat, Abarth and Yamaha licensing, reproduced in diecast 1/18 with a high-quality finish. For the enthusiast looking for pieces with real context behind them, this Solido reference is the kind of car a collector recognises with a smile.