To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Paris
event, 6 February 2019.
Estimate:
�15.000 - �25.000
- Interesting ownership history
- Beautifully presented in attractive colours
- Long-term display at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile in
Turin
The 1927 Fiat 520 was an important automobile for the Turin
automaker. It represented the first Fiat offering targeted at the
burgeoning Italian middle class. The 520 revived a model name used
previously for a top-of-the-line twelve-cylinder automobile and
applied it to a straight-six powered machine, attracting much of
the previous model's name recognition to the new offering. Though
officially replaced by the Fiat 521 for 1928, the 520 remained in
production until at least 1929 with a total production approaching
20,000 examples.
This example of the significant 520 has spent the last decade on
static display and in storage at the Museo Nazionale
dell'Automobile in Turin, Italy. Of special interest is the
accompanying history file which shows that the car spent many years
in Uruguay before returning to Italy. The car appears to have been
restored in the past and presents beautifully in resplendent red
over an attractively patinated parchment leather interior.
Though appearing to be in good cosmetic condition, it is
recommended that the car be given a full mechanical service before
being driven regularly due to its extended time on museum display.
Nevertheless, it would surely make for a lovely car to drive and
enjoy.
Please note this lot has entered the EU on a temporary import
bond.
Veuillez noter que ce lot est entr� dans l'UE sous le r�gime de
l'importation temporaire.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19.
