1953 Siata 300BC

VIN: ST418BC

$258,500

Sold

1953 Siata 300BC
1953 Siata 300BC

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 14, 2015

  • Lot

    131

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    ST418BC

  • Body style

    Spider

  • Engine Type

    I4

  • Horsepower

    51

  • Induction

    1x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1951-1954 Siata 300BC

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Painted knock-off wire wheels, Michelin tires, drum brakes, side exhaust, dual mirrors, fire extinguisher, bucket seats, woodrim steering wheel, 750cc Crosley engine included.

Condition

#3 Good

Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

18th of 40 Bertone-bodied examples. Restored in the 1980s, but seldom used since. Decent paint with some dings on the nose and hood as well as a few chips on the edges of the doors and touch ups on the driver's side. Very good interior. It's an incredibly tiny car, so it is ideal for people who want an etceterini to race and can fit inside. There are too many cosmetic flaws, however, to show.

Market commentary

In one of the most memorable moments of the auction, smoke began to issue forth from under the dashboard as soon as it arrived on the auction block. A calm and collected Max Girardo descended from the podium to lead the response and the smoldering (wiring under the dashboard) was soon put out. Max returned to the podium, announced that the seller would put the car right, and proceeded to sell it for this, somewhat reduced, price, a 'fire sale' bargain for a rare, pretty and competitive Siata.

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