£5,600
1933 Fiat 508 Balilla Coupé
Historics • UK • 1 Jun 2013
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£5,600
1933 Fiat 508 Balilla Coupé
UK • 1 Jun 2013 • Lot 376
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1930s Fiat 508 Balilla Sport, inspired by Carrozzeria Ghia, presents an opportunity to own a piece of motorsport history. While currently a coupe and requiring a rebuild into a Mille Miglia replica, its maintained mechanicals, included documentation, and eligibility for classic rallies make it an attractive project.
Condition
5
The car is described as a 'lovely little car' but also as an 'ideal project for a rebuild'. It has been maintained well and comes with necessary documentation. However, the fact that it's a project car needing a rebuild suggests it is not in top condition.
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Manual
LAS761
1933
Auction
508014034
RHD
United Kingdom
£5,600
1933 Fiat 508 Balilla Coupé
Historics • UK • 1 Jun 2013
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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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 and manufactured 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 side valve 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 second series improved on this successful formula, adopting a four-speed synchromesh gearbox and an overhead-valve engine producing 46bhp.
Despite its age, the Balilla Sport was still winning races in the immediately post-war years...
Price Analysis vs Other 508 Balillas
£3,564
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£21,646
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£118,698
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