Equipment
RHD. Silver painted wire wheels, Michelin X 165R400 tires, Leston Stirling Moss woodrim steering wood. The only factory built righthand drive Fiat 8V, still has its original engine. Raced when new by Ottavio Guarducci with an outright win in the 1955 Coppa Intereuropa at Monza. Restored by Zagato for Andrea Zagatos personal use to very good driving condition and competed in the 1991 and 92 Mille Miglia Storica, then in 2011 for a later owner. Good paint, interior and aluminum trim. Chassis and underbody were done like new and now show plenty of touring miles. Paint cracked in front of hood scoop. Redundant electrical system with alternator with extra switches and indicator lights. Owner says it runs and drives extremely well. FIVA identity card.
Market commentary
Reported bid to $700,000 on the block and sold later at this price. Beautiful, technically intriguing and eligible to participate in lots of places, this is a sound value in a rare car with high utility.