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Not Sold (Est: £824,175 - £1,048,950)
1953 Siata 208S Motto Spider
United States • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 257
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Siata 208S Spider is one of 33 ever produced and boasts a rich racing history, including a win at the Hawaiian International Sports Car Week in 1957. Recently restored by experts and powered by a period-correct V8, it's eligible for prestigious events like the Mille Miglia Storica.
Condition
9
The car underwent a multi-year, rotisserie restoration by noted Southern California Italian sports car specialists, suggesting it is in near-perfect condition. The listing specifies that the car is well-documented with restoration receipts and images.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
BS 520
Odometer:
3,974 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
One of just 33 Motto-bodied Siata 208S Spiders produced.
Winner of the E Production class at the First Annual Hawaiian International Sports Car Week in 1957, piloted by Dan Hogan.
Campaigned at further Hawaiian sports car races through the 1960s and retained for over three decades by its second owner.
Maintained by the current owner, a lifelong Southern California-based sports car enthusiast, for the past 20 years.
Multi-year, rotisserie restoration in current ownership by noted Southern California Italian sports car specialists.
Powered by period-correct, Fiat Tipo 104 “Otto Vu” all-aluminum 2.0-liter V8.
Spectacularly well-documented with charming period racing photographs, comprehensive restoration receipts and images, and original racing plaques.
Eligible for the most exclusive driving events around the globe including the Mille Miglia Storica and Colorado Grand.
Among the best-engineered, best-handling, and most beautiful Italian spiders of the era.
Points of note
£1,487,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,487,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,487,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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