Equipment
1,996/110hp V8, 4-speed, chrome full wheel covers on Borrani wire wheels, Marchal headlights and fog lights, woodrim steering wheel, full tool roll, jack, wheel hammer.
Condition
One of twenty Supersonics built by Ghia to a design by Giovanni Savonuzzi of which fourteen were Fiat 8Vs. Imported to the U.S. by Chrysler president K.T. Keller, then sold to Lou Fageol who displayed it at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 1957. Represented as the original engine. Excellent paint, chrome, interior and glass. People's Choice at Amelia Island in 2016. A show quality restoration with its original engine to better than new condition.
Market commentary
Sold by Bonhams at Quail Lodge in 2015 for $1,815,000, then to the consignor at RM's Amelia Island auction in 2017 for $1,375,000. It has little use since but is aging gracefully although with only 110hp its performance doesn't live up to its fantastic design. It brought a generous but deserved price here.