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The Moretti 500 Torpedo: the first Moretti car from 1928
The Moretti 500, introduced in the latter half of the 1930s, stands as a significant milestone in automotive history. This compact marvel boasted a distinctive design, featuring a diminutive three-seater torpedo layout. Powering the Moretti 500 was a 500 cm³ two-cylinder front engine, delivering a remarkable driving experience with rear-wheel drive. Beyond its modest size, the car captured hearts with its innovative approach to engineering and performance. The Moretti 500 marked the inception of a legacy for the Moretti brand, setting the stage for future innovations and cementing its reputation as a pioneer in crafting vehicles that seamlessly blended style, efficiency, and driving pleasure. This small but influential car laid the foundation for Moretti’s contributions to the evolving landscape of automotive design and technology.
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…
