To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVEEstimate:
$40,000 - $60,000
- Beautiful Ghia coachwork on a modified Fiat 1500 chassis
- Believed to be one of 846 Ghia 1500 GTs produced
- Part of the Mitosinka Collection for 30 years
- Ideal basis for restoration
One of very few automobiles built by Italy's Carrozzeria Ghia to be
sold under their own name, the Ghia 1500 GT was based upon a
shortened Fiat 1500 C chassis with independent coil spring front
suspension and a leaf spring-mounted live rear axle. Power came
from a mildly tuned version of the Fiat's engine, mated to a
four-speed manual transmission. Reportedly the 1500 GT was capable
of 110 mph, an impressive figure for a small sports car of the
period. It is believed that 846 Ghia 1500 GTs were produced from
1963 to 1967.
Dennis Mitosinka acquired his 1500 GT in 1990, as part of a trade
with the Blackhawk Collection of Danville, California. It has
remained largely on display in his collection ever since and is in
older condition, with numerous bubbles, cracks and flaws visible in
the paint and some rust visible on the sills and undercarriage. The
engine compartment is similarly older and driver-quality, while the
interior is intact and presentable, though in need of cleaning.
Accompanying the car is a spare tire and jack, an original
brochure, a selection of later manuals and service books, as well
as a small file of maintenance receipts dated through 2020. At the
time of cataloguing, the car had recorded 35,041 miles. Mr.
Mitosinka has recently had cosmetic and mechanical work done to the
car including new tires, brake servicing, a rebuilt clutch
cylinder, chrome plating work, refinished wheels, and a new
battery.
Few Italian sports cars of this era have some dramatic styling and
a unique story, and so proudly carry the name of a great
carrozzeria.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mt20.
