Solved - als_034 - Simca Aronde Olympic by Ghia

als15 · July 02, 2010, 03:58:25 PM

This one starts directly at Expert level because I think is not so easy. I too don't know the exact answer...

The picture has been taken in front of Abarth factory most likely in 1953.
You can have fun identifying all the cars, but only one will worth you the point: the second from left.
There is anybody able to tell me what is it actually?

Bugace · July 02, 2010, 04:17:53 PM

Alfa Romeo 1900

Amsterdam · July 02, 2010, 06:19:48 PM

I get more of a special built Ferrari feeling.... a 166 or so..... built by Abarth

Carnut · July 02, 2010, 07:15:11 PM

And I'd guess it's Fiat-based.

als15 · July 03, 2010, 05:10:45 AM

Friends, I really don't know!
So, this time the answer also needs to be supported by some evidence by you.
I can just say that it isn't an official Abarth model, but in fact only the fist one is widely known as an Abarth tuned car (even if not made by Abarth). Also the other 3 are supposed not to ever have been tuned by Abarth, but we now have this picture...

The caption only says:
"Via Trecate 10* in 1953, has a variety of automobiles which sports car and racing drivers finf only at Abarth & C."

*Abarth factory address at that time, before Corso Marche.

franck.kegelart · July 03, 2010, 07:09:28 AM

The second car from the left is a Ghia-bodied Simca Aronde Olympic.

Paul Jaray · July 03, 2010, 10:34:55 AM

..another one that will not reach the Pros... $:-\$

barrett · July 03, 2010, 10:38:44 AM

You guys are good!

Anyway, I think that's a beautiful car!

als15 · July 04, 2010, 11:40:56 AM

Great solution. Frankly speaking, I thought it would have last much more...

D-type · July 05, 2010, 03:21:08 PM

And the others anyone?

#3 is a Fiat 1100 and given the location I expect it's a TV.

pguillem · July 05, 2010, 05:19:57 PM

#1 is probably a 1953 Ghia 1100 Siluro Abarth

als15 · July 06, 2010, 12:38:01 PM

Quote from: D-type on July 05, 2010, 03:21:08 PM
And the others anyone?

#3 is a Fiat 1100 and given the location I expect it's a TV.

It is indeed a Fiat 1100, but not a TV because it doesn't have the third headlamp in the middle of the grille. The #4 is another 1100 and actually we don't know wether a TV or not, because neither the grill nor the tail are visible; being in single-color, however, I should say a standard version.

Quote from: pguillem on July 05, 2010, 05:19:57 PM
#1 is probably a 1953 Ghia 1100 Siluro Abarth

Yes, that's indeed the Siluro 103 by Ghia.

Only the 5# is still unidentified, but is quite easy...

Only, it is strange to see one in front of Abarth factory.

75america · July 06, 2010, 04:11:38 PM

Fiat 1100 (or 1400?) by Fissore

als15 · July 08, 2010, 02:59:39 AM

Indeed! And even if the picture is not very clear, it could be the special one made for the famous car-photographer Bertazzini, author of many period press-pictures.

SACO · December 08, 2011, 08:57:14 AM

Make and by who for a point please

Julien1A · December 08, 2011, 02:11:04 PM

that looks like french

SACO · December 08, 2011, 02:25:55 PM

The car is french ; not the coachbuilder

Julien1A · December 08, 2011, 03:24:21 PM

Figoni & Falaschi?

SACO · December 08, 2011, 03:44:00 PM

No.

Julien1A · December 09, 2011, 04:39:02 AM

Delage?

SACO · December 09, 2011, 04:45:08 AM

No .

SACO · December 16, 2011, 08:36:24 AM

Up!

72Must · December 16, 2011, 08:51:34 AM

Ghia Simca ?

SACO · December 16, 2011, 09:04:56 AM

Yes ,Simca Aronde Olympic Ghia !
One point for you .

72Must · December 16, 2011, 09:39:29 AM

Any other pics of it ?

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