Equipment
RHD. Polished wheel discs, wide whitewalls, trafficators, driving lights. Thoughtfully and attractively restored with good paint, interior and chrome. Essentially unused since it was restored and in very good conditon. Not to U.S. concours standards, but much better than just a driver. Possible ownership by Benito Mussolini has no documentary support. Bernie Ecclestone Collection.
Market commentary
The stylistic elements of this Astura including chrome headlight shells, polished wheel discs, whitewall tires and the subtle colors make this a particularly attractive automobile although in many respects more American than Italian. Bought reasonably enough for its pedigree, design and presentation even without a Mussolini connection. Does an Astura exist that someone, somewhere, some time hasnt connected to Mussolini