Fiat 2800 Berlinetta by Touring 1940, Itália
Exterior : Preto
Interior : Vermelho
Fotografia
One of the last Fiats designed before
the outbreak of WWII, a grand total of 624 2800s were built. Of these, 210 were
built for military use and 414 for private individuals. Only three were bodied
by Touring, making this example amongst the most desirable of those in
existence.
Expensive when new, especially with
custom coachwork, it would not be surprising to learn that some wound up with
Italy’s Partito Nazionale Fascista. While no details have been confirmed, the
story of chassis no. 000561 is not without drama. It is said to have been part
of the convoy of vehicles used by Benitio Mussolini, Claretta Petacci, her
brother Marcel and his family to escape Italy in April of 1945. Documents on
file allude to this, yet none are conclusive.
Following WWII, the Fiat was smuggled
into Switzerland and later sold to an Italian family residing in Martigny. It
would reside with them for 50 years. During their ownership, the car was
restored in its present black and red colour scheme, and has been seldom used
since. The restoration presents very well, especially when considering its age.
Purchased by its current owner 20 years ago, its second Swiss owner since the
war, the car has mostly remained in storage since and would be a thrilling
acquisition for someone looking to delve deeper into its history.
Fonte : https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19/paris/lots/r0014-1940-fiat-2800-berlinetta-by-touring/732023
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