1953 Fiat 642

VIN: 697

$55,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Santa Monica, CA; US

  • Event date

    May 25 - May 26, 2002

  • Lot

    126

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    697

  • Body style

    Maserati Transporter

  • Interior Color

    Dilapidated

  • Exterior Color

    White, Blue "Scarab"

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Fiat 642 diesel enclosed transporter used by Maserati from 53 57 with unique Maserati style grille, then bought by Reventlow for the Scarab team in 57 and repainted in Scarab colors with logo by Von Dutch. Untouched since Scarab folded and pretty dilapidated, with the plastic forks from the teams last meal still littering the interior. Rotting panels, peeling paint, crummy interior. Needs comprehensive restoration.

Market commentary

Sold to a prominent collection of non Ferrari Italian cars in Connecticut so it will probably reappear in Maserati livery at some time. Tom Shaugnessy suggested sending it to the Milan bus company which mechanically restored his ex Scuderia Ferrari Fiat open transporter. Its going to take a ton of money, but its the only one around and will make some statement when its done.

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