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1953 Siata 208S Spider by Motto
Monaco • 11 May 2024
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This 1953 Siata 208S Spider by Motto, chassis number BS 503, is the first production example and the first with aluminum coachwork. It has a rich racing history, including participation in the 1953 Carrera Panamericana, and retains its matching-numbers Fiat Tipo 104 V-8 engine and five-speed competition gearbox.
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9
The car underwent an extensive body-off restoration by Quality Cars in Italy, with a full mechanical rebuild by Roberto Di Checchi of Motor Holding completed in 2014. It was also invited to and presented at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, indicating a high level of restoration and care.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
BS 503
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
In 1952 the boutique performance specialist Siata was contracted to assist in the production of Fiat’s Otto Vu model, a flagship supercar equipped with a unique 70-degree V-8 that is now widely recognised as a mechanical jewel.
Although approximately 200 examples of the 8V engine were built, Otto Vu chassis production only reached 114 cars, after which 50 drivetrains with motors were acquired by Siata for its latest sports-racing models, the 208 CS Coupe and the 208S Spider.
The latest evolution of Siata’s lightweight racing platform featured mechanical advancements like all-wheel independent suspension, offering stunning roadholding and driving capabilities and a perfect home for the 8V engine.
The new chassis was clothed in breathtaking spider coachwork penned by Giovanni Michelotti and realised in aluminum by the Turinese carrozzeria Motto.
Built in a sparing quantity of 35 examples, the 208S soon became a potent contender in SCCA competition, in no small part led by a shrewd wu...
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£1,487,500
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£1,487,500
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£1,487,500
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