Equipment
Trafficators, wheel covers, ivory steering wheel rim, Pirelli tires.
Condition
#1 Concours
World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.
An early Frua prototype displayed at Villa d'Este in 1947, after restoration in 2017 and Pebble Beach in 2018. Sleek envelope design with a central tail fin, typical Frua grille with five horizontal bars and headlights set low in the front of the fenders. Excellent paint, brilliant chrome, inviting fresh upholstery. The engine compartment and chassis are like new.
Market commentary
One of the more pleasing aspects of this singular Frua-Fiat is the sympathy of its restoration that has retained factory-style finishes while still qualifying it for top level concours d'elegance presentation. It is what it is, and it's the only one like it which makes the Bonhams bidders judgment of its value definitive.