£3,808
1939 Fiat 508C Balilla Convertible Saloon
Brightwells • UK • 19 Feb 2025
Market Position:
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£3,808
1939 Fiat 508C Balilla Convertible Saloon
UK • 19 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1939 Fiat 508C is a rare, pillarless saloon with interesting provenance, including past ownership by the Earl of Listowel. It is an unfinished project car that has potential, but needs mechanical and cosmetic work, including a missing exhaust manifold.
Condition
5
The car is described as an 'unfinished project' in need of 'remedial works', which places it in a condition requiring reconditioning. While it has some good points like a stainless steel exhaust and decent bumpers, the missing exhaust manifold and potentially other parts, along with the axle being hastily re-fitted back-to-front, indicate that it is not in top condition. The description from its Sotheby's auction appearance in 1996 as being 'in sound unrestored condition' aligns with a rating that suggests it needs work to bring it back to its former glory.
/ 10
9,400 miles
FLB268
1939
Auction
230976
RHD
United Kingdom
£3,808
1939 Fiat 508C Balilla Convertible Saloon
Brightwells • UK • 19 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Description AMENDMENT From a deceased estate; first owned by the Earl of Listowel; interesting history from new; current owner 29 years; unfinished project; Mille Miglia eligible; find another one! The Fiat 508 Balilla was in production from 1932 – 1939 but changed considerably over that time, morphing from a very traditional and upright pre-war car into a much more modern and streamlined machine with the arrival of the 508C in 1937.
There were also some wonderful coachbuilt Sport Spider and Aerodinamica versions which have fetched £150k+ at auction in the past.
In fact a 1934 508S Aerodinamica made over 184k Euros at the Artcurial Retromobile sale earlier this month.
While the early cars made do with a 20bhp 995cc engine and a 3-speed gearbox, the 508C had a 32bhp 1,089cc four-cylinder unit mated to 4-speed transmission which gave it a top speed of 60mph.
Unusual for a small car of the time was the independent front suspension which gave it fine ride and handling and made it popul...
Price Analysis vs Other 508 Balillas
£3,564
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£21,646
Median Price (Since 2020)
£118,698
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Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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