Locomobile Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Concourse just sent me an email and have a contest to guess this car name and year. I'm guessing an early Triumph or Karman Ghia prototype. Any ideas? -Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 This appears to be a modified MGA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 By the semaphores located in the front fender, I would say European also. The logo on the hub cap might be a clue for someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mark Shaw said: This appears to be a modified MGA. I thought that at first, but it has hexagons on the hub caps and not octagons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knee-action Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Simca Aronde ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 It's a 1946 Fiat. Will you split the winnings with me? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomobile Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 I don't think there was any winnings, it was just a quiz thing I think. That is impressive that you know what that is. -Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) *Pietro Frua's First original design for his own company, One-Off 1946 Fiat 1100C Spider Coachwork by Carrozzeria Frua Chassis no. 279906 Engine no. 306135 1089cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine Single Weber Downdraft Carburetor 52bhp at 5,200rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Front Suspension – Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes Edited May 16, 2019 by mike6024 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) OMG, sold for over half a million 1946 Fiat 1100C Spider Coachwork by Carrozzeria Frua Sold for US $ 577,000 inc. premium The Scottsdale Auction 17 Jan 2019, 11:00 MST Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25101/lot/58/ Edited May 16, 2019 by mike6024 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Here are a couple pictures at Villa d'Este in 2017. I need to get there one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 A perfect example of how nice "hens teeth" bring a lot of money. Frua became famous for their styling, and when we consider this was 1946, imagine much of the styling would be still marketable today. Modern glass molding techniques would result in a more organic windshield, and the 50's Chev truck grill would change, but....... Like the "first Porsche" from 1939 being discussed this week, cars like this are priceless to those who want the very first in a long line of exceptional automobiles from a specific maker/designer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 I like many import cars however I don't really get cars like this . And I really don't understand that sort of a price tag. If it was one of the many similar British specials it would sell for peanuts. And some were even bodied by smaller British coach building firms rather than home made or commercially made fiberglass bodies. The Fiat mechanicals are nothing special at all. And I personally find the styling on this particular car a bit unfortunate. I may be a bit prejudicesd as in one of my sheds I have a derelict Buckler however I think the British efforts were an improvement. And much more reasonable in price. Greg in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) Coventry Climax engine and all you would pay a fraction of what the Frua - Fiat sold for if you bought one of these Elva's. And the first few had a hand formed alloy body , fiberglass on later cars. A much more pleasing shape to my eye , and a real road / track car. Much quicker than a Fiat based effort, and probably a better chassis as well. Elva's did very well in early small bore racing as well as being a great road car. A bit of a step up from a push rod 1100 Fiat. Edited May 21, 2019 by 1912Staver (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURTRUK Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Anyone else notice the headlight openings/surrounds do not match? Let me guess: Set up that way for racing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 They match symetrically, bezels are both round when viewed straight on like the lights, check out the video. However the angled nature of the bezels in face of the curved bodywork cause them to appear mis-matched, seen as a horizontal oval or vertical oval, or a circle depending on view angle. I do agree it is an awkward detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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