• Itala Grand Prix Two-Seater 1907
RM Auctions, 'Automobiles of London' Oct 27 2010

Lot sold

USD 137 183 - 205 774

GBP 100 000 - 150 000 (listed)

Estimate

USD 137 183 - 205 774

GBP 100 000 - 150 000 (listed)

 
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1907 Itala Grand Prix

Two-Seater
RM Auctions, 'Automobiles of London' Oct 27 2010 | 27 October

Summary

  • Year of manufacture 
    1907
  • Car type 
    Convertible / Roadster
  • Competition car 
    Yes
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Red
  • Interior colour 
    Other
  • Interior type 
    Leather
  • Location
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

RM Auctions: Automobiles of London
October 27, 2010
ADMISSION:
Admission to this event requires the purchase of an official auction catalogue available for £50. The catalogue admits two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale to be granted entry.
AUCTION LOCATION
Battersea Evolution
Chelsea Bridge Entrance, Battersea Park
London, United Kingdom SW11 4NJ
AUCTION:
October 27, 2010
PREVIEW:
October 26, 2010
October 27, 2010
To be offered at auction WITHOUT RESERVE ,Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Chassis No.
2969
Estimate:
£100,000-£150,000
27.3 rated hp, 4,503 cc T-head four-cylinder engine, solid front axle and live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and two-wheel mechanical brakes.
- From the Hooper Corporate Collection
- Stunning rendition of Targa-style Itala
- Quality Australia restoration
Itala SA Fabbrica Automobili of Turin was the brainchild of Matteo Ceirano, who had previously been an importer of French cars and had produced a few voiturettes bearing the name “We