1934/1948 FIAT Monviso 508 S Coppadoro
054045
Estimate
€ 200.000 - 220.000
At auction on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 15:00
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Monviso, active in Turin from 1944 to 1955, was a prestigious Italian coachbuilder founded by Alessandro Casali, known for producing elegant custom-built cars based on Fiat (1100, 1400, 1900) and Lancia chassis. Characterized by its adoption of a micro-assembly line and designs by Giovanni Michelotti, Monviso created iconic models such as the "Stella Alpina" and the "Rondine" series before being absorbed by Ghia in 1955.
LOT DESCRIPTION
A moving work of art that embodies the boldness of postwar Italian design. Built in 1948 by the renowned Carrozzeria Monviso, this car was a stylistic evolution of a 1934 Fiat 508 Coppa d'Oro. The result is a unique model featuring a new line and lighter volumes.
Monviso, active in Turin from 1944 to 1955, was a prestigious Italian coachbuilder founded by Alessandro Casali, known for producing elegant custom-built cars based on Fiat (1100, 1400, 1900) and Lancia chassis. Characterized by its adoption of a micro-assembly line and designs by Giovanni Michelotti, Monviso created iconic models such as the "Stella Alpina" and the "Rondine" series before being absorbed by Ghia in 1955.
The company was founded on February 11, 1944, with the aim of producing high-quality, affordable custom-built bodies. Angelo Crivello, a key figure from the Viotti family who had trained at the Fiat school, introduced advanced production processes inspired by American assembly lines, adapting them to artisanal production.
The main models built: Stella Alpina: Coupé, cabriolet and spider based on the Fiat 1100, designed by Giovanni Michelotti, winners of competitions such as the Mille Miglia.
Rondine/Rondinella: Built on the Fiat 1400 and 1900 bases, introduced in the early 1950s. Lancia Aprilia, Fiat 600, and the 1100/103 TV "Stella Filante."
The short but intense history of Carrozzeria Monviso ended in 1955, with its total absorption by the Ghia body shop.
LOT DESCRIPTION
A moving work of art that embodies the boldness of postwar Italian design. Built in 1948 by the renowned Carrozzeria Monviso, this car was a stylistic evolution of a 1934 Fiat 508 Coppa d'Oro. The result is a unique model featuring a new line and lighter volumes.
The body abandons 1930s styling to embrace enveloping volumes and iconic details, such as the central fin dominating the tapered rear end. The cockpit, reinvented with a refined, aligned bench seat, and the mechanical heart updated with the engine of the more modern Balilla (108C), make it a sports car capable of reaching 120 km/h thanks to its extraordinary lightness. Already part of a prestigious private collection, this car represents a rare opportunity for the collector of unique pieces.
The car is accompanied by an ASI Identity Certificate
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