Cisitalia
(1946 - 1961)
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We were able to experience over half a century of racing car construction technology, concentrated in four models, directly from the cockpit on the small circuit of Lignières NE. The Bugatti from 1925, the Cisitalia from 1946, the Cooper from 1959 and the Chevron from 1978. Each individual member of this thoroughbred quartet embodied an era, each design was fundamentally different, each vehicle was a fascinating experience. The article describes the driving impressions (from the perspective of the late 1970s, but also the history of the four actually incomparable cars.
While rummaging through the archives in 1985, Rob de la Rive Box came across an interview that Richard von Frankenberg had conducted with Ferry Porsche around 1950. Mrs. von Frankenberg kindly gave her permission to publish it again. It contains many little-known details about the history of one of the most important racing car designs. It was supplemented with a wealth of contemporary pictures, some of which have never been published before (Editor's note: Zwischengas, May 2011).
The Cisitalia 360 Formula 1 car from 1947 never actually raced, but is probably a milestone in the development of the racing car in general. Two examples exist, one in the Porsche Museum, the second waiting to be rebuilt, accompanied by Martin Schröder, who wrote this article.
With the Cisitalia D46 Monoposto, the legendary post-war racing car designer Piero Dusio pursued one goal above all: to organize profitable car races as quickly as possible despite the recession! His goal was achieved and the D46 enjoyed great popularity worldwide - even among the big names of the time! This article describes the history of the great monoposto and shows it in many modern and historical pictures.
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Cisitalia 202 - The work of art
Its simple bodywork was so revolutionary that it was even included in the permanent exhibition of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. However, the basic features of the shape had already been established before Pinin Farina was allowed to put his hand to it. This article sheds light on the genesis of the Cisitalia 202 and explains why its masterful lines have more than just one originator.
While the Type 360 Formula 1 racing car developed by Porsche for Cisitalia is quite well known today and there is even an example in the Porsche Museum, the Type 370 sports car is almost forgotten. This is hardly surprising, as the streamlined car never made it past the stage of a few design drawings. This article tells the story of the creation and development of the Cisitalia 370 based on numerous technical documents from the Porsche design office.
The 1955 Kurtis Coupé with an Allied body was built especially for participation in the 1955 Mexican road race "La Carrera Panamericana" for racing driver Mickey Thompson, but it did not take part at the time as the race was canceled at short notice. Kurtis only built two examples of this version of the coupé and, despite its lack of historical racing history, it is a desirable beauty that doesn't look like it has a 5.2-liter V8 engine from the outside. This report tells the story of this special coupé and shows it in many photos.
Auctioned vehicles of Cisitalia
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisitalia-Abarth 850 Scorpione Coupé 1961 Sold RM/Sotheby's Monaco (May 14, 2022) |
850 Scorpione Coupé | 1961 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Monaco (May 14, 2022) | |
| Cisitalia 202 SC Cabriolet 1950 Sold RM/Sotheby's Milano (June 15, 2021) |
202 SC Cabriolet | 1950 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Milano (June 15, 2021) | |
| Cisitalia 202 SC Gran Sport Cabriolet 1951 Sold Gooding & Co. Amelia Island (March 2, 2023) |
202 SC Gran Sport Cabriolet | 1951 | Sold | Gooding & Co. Amelia Island (March 2, 2023) | |
| Cisitalia 202 SC Vignale Berlinetta 1949 Not Sold Coys Techno Classica Essen 2013 (April 13, 2013) |
202 SC Vignale Berlinetta | 1949 | Not Sold | Coys Techno Classica Essen 2013 (April 13, 2013) | |
| Cisitalia 202 SC Coupe 1950 Sold Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 18, 2023) |
202 SC Coupe | 1950 | Sold | Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 18, 2023) | |
| Cisitalia D46 Monoposto 1947 Sold Bonhams Les Grandes Marques à Monaco (April 23, 2021) |
D46 Monoposto | 1947 | Sold | Bonhams Les Grandes Marques à Monaco (April 23, 2021) | |
| Cisitalia 202 Cabriolet 1951 Not Sold Bonhams Grand Palais Sale (February 6, 2014) |
202 Cabriolet | 1951 | Not Sold | Bonhams Grand Palais Sale (February 6, 2014) | |
| Cisitalia 303 F 1952 Not Sold Coys Techno Classica Essen 2013 (April 13, 2013) |
303 F | 1952 | Not Sold | Coys Techno Classica Essen 2013 (April 13, 2013) | |
| Cisitalia 33 DF Voloradente 1954 Sold RM/Sotheby's Villa Erba (May 25, 2013) |
33 DF Voloradente | 1954 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Villa Erba (May 25, 2013) | |
| Cisitalia Abarth 204A Rocco Motto rhd Race-Car 1950 Not Sold Coys Monaco Sale (May 9, 2014) |
Abarth 204A Rocco Motto rhd Race-Car | 1950 | Not Sold | Coys Monaco Sale (May 9, 2014) |
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