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1935 Mille Miglia participant, 1935 FIAT 508S Balilla 'Coppa d'Oro' Spider
Belgium • 25 May 2013
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AI Listing Summary
This 1935 FIAT 508S Balilla 'Coppa d'Oro' Spider boasts participation in the 1935 Mille Miglia, adding significant historical value. Accompanied by documentation from the Mille Miglia Museum and Italian registration papers, this well-regarded sports car is eligible for prestigious historic motorsport events, making it an attractive option for collectors and enthusiasts.
Condition
6
The car's history, participation in prestigious events like the Mille Miglia, and the availability of historical documentation suggest it has been maintained to a high standard. The description highlights its racing pedigree and eligibility for historic motorsport events, indicating it's likely in good mechanical and cosmetic condition for its age.
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Manual
216506 MI
1935
Auction
043481
RHD
Belgium
Description
Based on the highly successful 508 Balilla saloon - the first FIAT of the inter-war years to be named as well as numbered - the 508S Balilla Sport competition version was inspired by an original design by Carrozzeria Ghia.
FIAT purchased the rights, manufacturing two versions: the Coppa d'Oro (Gold Cup) and lightweight Mille Miglia, named after successes gained in these demanding long distance events.
Clothed in stylish open two-seater bodywork with finned tail, the original Balilla was powered by a tuned version of the saloon's 995cc four-cylinder sidevalve engine.
The latter drove the rear wheels via a three-speed gearbox and was installed in a cruciform braced chassis equipped with Lockheed hydraulic brakes and wire wheels.
Introduced in 1934, the 508CS second series improved on this successful formula, adopting a four-speed synchromesh gearbox and an overhead-valve engine producing 46bhp.
The 508 Balilla Sport was well received by the motoring press and historians.
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101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England
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