1961 Fiat 1500 Osca Pinninfarina Convertible PROJECT

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1961 Fiat 1500 OscaPinninfarina ConvertibleNovember 1958 Fiat shows a new version of there very pretty Pinninfarina designed and built convertible but this car has a new motor, The Fiat Osca 1500 GT. Fiat has been building the 1100 then 1200 Cabriolet since 1955. But they needed a more powerful engine for the car to be considered a sports car and to compete with Alfa Romeo's Giulia. They enlist Dante Giacosa to meet with Ernesto Maserati to come up with a new engine. Officine Specializzate Construzione Automobili (OSCA) the Maserati brothers company have been building a very successful twin cam based engine for their MT4 sports racer. The relationship benefits both parties, Fiat gets a new 100 hp twin cam and OSCA gets the manufacturing facilities of Fiat. 3,089 examples were built in both coupe and convertible configuration. Built by Pininfarina besides the 250 GTE Ferraris. Notice the resemblance. Allot of interchangeable trim parts with PF cars of the era.Early cars were drums brake all around, fronts had twin brake cylinders. Other changes, 8,000 rpm tach, 15"5 lugwheels, Nardi Steering wheel, and larger hood scoop. The cars also featured a passenger folding foot brace in footwell and a center hand brace. 118S model designation.
This car came out of Montana. Has its original numbers matching engine. I have all parts. Numbers, fender, hood hinge section, lower front apron. Bumpers, side chrome trim. It comes 100% complete. Engine stuck. Floors solid. Trunk solid.Sold with Bill of Sale Only.
Chassis number:118S 006570Engine #118000 02791.
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