The $2M 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic Redesigned For Daily Drivers
One of legendary Detroit designer, Henry Lauve?s greatest treasures goes under the hammer at RM Sotheby?s from 23rd to 24th October 2020.
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Fiat?s most legendary, significant, and storied production model, goes under the Sotheby?s hammer from 23rd to 24th October 2020. Described by Road & Track in 1952 as being ?the biggest surprise of the year?, the 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic comprises of an advanced overhead-valve light alloy V-8 engine, Siata-fabricated chassis, and four-wheel independent suspension, which could be and was successfully raced by privateers all over the world.
The $2M 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic Redesigned For Daily Drivers
Originally conceptualised as an Alfa Romeo racing car with long windshields; a curved nose that formed a straight-through beltline, ending at small tail fins flaring off lights intended to resemble jet afterburners; and a low, glassy greenhouse ? the 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic officially debuted at the 1953 Paris Auto Show, where spectators were struck by its exquisite hardware and custom-built interior. Showcasing an elaborate Ghia-badged speedometer behind a wood-rimmed steering wheel, this car was built specifically with wealthy amateur race drivers in mind, but was later modified to suit the needs of a ?daily driver?.
Swapping out its original overhead-valve light alloy V-8 engine for a more conservative yet comparably powerful Chevrolet 283 V-8...
The post The $2M 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic Redesigned For Daily Drivers appeared first on LUXUO.
Fiat?s most legendary, significant, and storied production model, goes under the Sotheby?s hammer from 23rd to 24th October 2020. Described by Road & Track in 1952 as being ?the biggest surprise of the year?, the 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic comprises of an advanced overhead-valve light alloy V-8 engine, Siata-fabricated chassis, and four-wheel independent suspension, which could be and was successfully raced by privateers all over the world.
The $2M 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic Redesigned For Daily Drivers
Originally conceptualised as an Alfa Romeo racing car with long windshields; a curved nose that formed a straight-through beltline, ending at small tail fins flaring off lights intended to resemble jet afterburners; and a low, glassy greenhouse ? the 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic officially debuted at the 1953 Paris Auto Show, where spectators were struck by its exquisite hardware and custom-built interior. Showcasing an elaborate Ghia-badged speedometer behind a wood-rimmed steering wheel, this car was built specifically with wealthy amateur race drivers in mind, but was later modified to suit the needs of a ?daily driver?.
Swapping out its original overhead-valve light alloy V-8 engine for a more conservative yet comparably powerful Chevrolet 283 V-8...
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