Ghia – part 1
The beginning In tracing the genealogy of coachbuilding firms, it turns out that they originated in the early years of the last century as…
Fiat – 508 S Balilla Ghia
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Vehicle Overview
When it first came on the market in 1933, this sports version of the Balilla (the nickname of the 508) mounted a more powerful (30 bph) variant of its side-valve engine and a 3-speed gearbox. This arrangement was eventually exchanged for a 4-speed transmission with overhead valve timing that added another 6 bhp. The original two-seater bodywork by Ghia had elongated mudguards. The Coppa d’Oro version (so named after the 508 won this cup in the 1934 Round Italy Race) was fitted with single, motorcycle-type mudguards.
Technical Specifications
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Body
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Year1933
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MakeFiat
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Model508 Balilla Spider
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CoachbuilderGhia
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Length (mm)N/A
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Width (mm)N/A
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Height (mm)N/A
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Photo creditsbonhams.com
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Engine TypeN/A
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DesignerMario Revelli di Beaumont
Coachbuilder
Revelli di Beaumont
Of ancient Piedmontese noble origins, he was born in Rome on June 25th 1907 from Abiel Bethel, a well-known weapons designer, and by Lucia…
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