1967 Siata Spring

Quail Motorcar Auction|14 August 2020, 11:00 PDT|Los Angeles

1967 Siata Spring
Chassis no. 0959721

843cc Inline 4-cylinder, Water Cooled Fiat Engine
Single Weber 30 DIC Carburetor
46bhp
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independant Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes

*A unique and sporty Italian roadster
*The last of the models produced by the Siata name
*Recent refurbishement and high-quality paintwork
*Reliable Fiat 4-cylinder power

Previewing at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California by appointment. Please contact [email protected] for scheduling.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

The Società Italiana Auto Trasformazione Accessori, or SIATA, was established in Turin by Giorgio Ambrosini in 1926. Initially a manufacturer of speed equipment for FIATs – dual carburetor manifolds, high compression cylinder heads, overhead valve conversions, superchargers, gearsets and even complete gearboxes – Siata enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with FIAT. The enhanced performance of Siata-equipped FIATs brought competition success and encouraged sales without FIAT's direct involvement. This Italian born roadster is based off the Fiat 850 chassis, powered by a rear mounted Fiat 843cc engine while being shifted through a 4-speed manual gearbox. Only offered until 1970, approximately 3,500 Springs were manufactured, while only a tenth of those are believed to still be in existence today. This vehicle benefited from a recent refreshing including a high caliber paint job, as well as a reupholstered interior. Its factory delivered Borrani wheels also received refinishing in brilliant red. The paint, upholstery and engine are in fantastic condition, as is all brightwork. Features include wood grain dash and steering wheel, while the fold down windshield provides true open- air enjoyment. This rarely seen Siata is in fantastic running condition showing only 17,520 kilometers on the odometer at the time of photographing, and ready to be enjoyed.

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