Solved -PJ716 - Mario Grassi in a Fiat 500 spider Zagato at the 1938 Parma-Poggio di Berceto

[Paul Jaray]

I know where this picture was taken, but not the year.
I have a generic name for it but I'm looking for more.
1 point if you can identify this racer.

[targhediferro]

Well, the easy part is that it's a Fiat 500 A based car, probably with a Siata modified engine....

[Paul Jaray]

Well, the easy part is that it's a Fiat 500 A based car, probably with a Siata modified engine....

Actually I have 2 names for this (like Maker-Maker) and none is Fiat.

[targhediferro]

Mmm.....wheels are Fiat 500...perhaps a firm that used Fiat parts?

[ropat53]

Simca 5? But would be very strange with Milan license plate?

[Paul Jaray]

I thought it was a Siata of some sort but the caption says something different.
The names I have are not Fiat or Simca or any etceterini's.
I am sure of the event.

[oko94]

An event that took place in Italy I guess ?

[thorax]

is the car Italian?

[Paul Jaray]

yes and yes.

[thorax]

Om?

[Paul Jaray]

much known and both still active...

[oko94]

Lancia-Abarth ?

[Paul Jaray]

no & no.

[oko94]

Alfa Romeo - Giannini ?

[Wendax]

Maserati-Benelli?

[Paul Jaray]

you both are half right.

[oko94]

Maserati-Giannini ?

[Paul Jaray]

still half right...

[oko94]

Alfa Romeo-Maserati ?

[Paul Jaray]

Yes, Alfa-Maserati is the name I have.
When (I don't know) and where (I do) was this picture taken?
Who built it (I don't know)?
Still much to do for this Pro-point.
No locks, it was pure blind guessing, so far

[oko94]

I know where this picture was taken, but not the year.

When (I know) and where (I don't) was this picture taken?

Make up your mind 

[Paul Jaray]

I know where this picture was taken, but not the year.

When (I know) and where (I don't) was this picture taken?

Make up your mind 

Fixed 

[Paul Jaray]

This picture was taken at the start of an Italian event. I don't know the year it took place, but the event it's not totally and terribly obscure.

[Iluvatar]

Yes, Alfa-Maserati is the name I have.
When (I don't know) and where (I do) was this picture taken?
Who built it (I don't know)?
Still much to do for this Pro-point.
No locks, it was pure blind guessing, so far

I don't know this car... but Alfa-Maserati sounds really strange for such a small car... how can an Alfa or Maserati engine fit in that car??
The shape of the bonnet and the general proportions are that of a sporty Topolino (maybe by Zagato).
But being on AutoPuzzles... nothing is what it seems to be!


Edit: as already stated by targhediferro...

Well, the easy part is that it's a Fiat 500 A based car, probably with a Siata modified engine....

[Iluvatar]

I don't know this car... but Alfa-Maserati sounds really strange for such a small car... how can an Alfa or Maserati engine fit in that car??
The shape of the bonnet and the general proportions are that of a sporty Topolino (maybe by Zagato).
But being on AutoPuzzles... nothing is what it seems to be!