Celebrating the Art of Italian Coachbuilding
Celebrating the Art of Italian Coachbuilding
The Moretti 128 Roadster.
The Moretti 128 Roadster was a significant model unveiled by the Turin-based coachbuilder Moretti at the 1969 Turin Motor Show. Designed by former Studio Michelotti designer Dany Brawand, this car marked Moretti’s innovation in producing an open-top vehicle based on the Fiat 128 platform. Equipped with the classic 1,100 cm³ engine, the 128 Roadster delivered performance comparable to its Fiat counterpart, achieving 0 to 100 km/h in 15 seconds and reaching a top speed of over 150 km/h. One of the standout features of the Moretti 128 Roadster was its removable two-piece targa roof, which added to its versatility and appeal. The design was both elegant and aggressive, reflecting the craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility of the Moretti brand. Built in a semi-artisanal manner in Moretti’s factories on via Monginevro, Turin, the roadster was produced in very limited numbers, with fewer than a hundred units made, adding to its exclusivity. The interior of the 128 Roadster was highly customizable, allowing owners to enhance the driving experience with various accessories. Options included a sports steering wheel, electric windows, and leather upholstery, among others. This customization capability, combined with the car’s striking design and decent performance, made the Moretti 128 Roadster a unique and desirable vehicle during its time.
Moretti Motor Company was founded in 1925 by Giovanni Moretti in order to design and build motorcycles, both of his own design and with agreements with other companies. Using the same motorcycle engines, Giovanni Moretti also dabbled in microcars in the late 1920s and early 1930s…
