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We are delighted to offer this rare and beautiful 1953 Frua bodied OSCA MT4 with VIN # 1127 for sale.
Our car with VIN #1127 is one of only 3 built with Frua bodywork and was delivered in early 1953 to US owner G. Moffett who raced the car for 2 years in various US races with commendable performances (detailed known race history is listed in the History section). The car was initially delivered with a 1342cc engine which was later replaced with a 1453cc twin cam, single ignition engine #1403 from the Cunningham-owned OSCA that won the 12hr of Sebring with Stirling Moss. In April 1954, #1127 was then sold to Chick Leson who raced the car on the West coast (Monterey Pebble Beach, etc.) until he sold it to Sam Weiss. Weiss continued to campaign the car during most of 1955 and 1956 at various events including the 1955 Nassay Speed Week Governor's Trophy. #1127 then had a few more US owners until historic collector and racer Tim Ritter (Illinois) sold the car to its current owner in 1984 who restored the car making sure everything was kept original. The restoration was done by reputed British specialist Blakeney Motorsport and meticulously maintained since by Italian OSCA expert Autofficinaldo. He replaced the original OSCA/FIAT gearbox with a period correct ZF one (the original gearbox comes with the car) and rebuilt the fuel tank. Everything else on the car is original, including its beautiful Frua designed bodywork, radiators and shocks. During his 40 years of ownership, the owner transferred the car to Paris, France where it was road registered upon which he participated in no less than 12 Mille Miglia's (!), Targa Florio Historic, Legenda Bassano and the Tour Auto.
#1127 is in immaculate condition and is now ready for further enjoyment by its new, discerning keeper. The car has an FIVA passport and benefits from a 1000Miglia Registry which gives it a guaranteed entry for 2025 and/or 2026.
The combination of a lightweight chassis, high-revving engine, and stunning Frua bodywork makes this OSCA MT4 a formidable and rare competitor and an icon of post-war, early-50ies motorsport.
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