1947 Cisitalia D46 chassis information. 980

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Designer: Giacosa

There were approximately 30 D-46 cars built from 1946-1948.

This is car number 20 and is 1 of 2 with distinctive side fuel tanks.

The cars original owner was Zora Arkus Duntov, who purchased the car after being raced by the factory.

The current owner acquired the car in 1985, he purchased it out of Australia, where it had been since 1950.

In has numerous awards at Amelia and Meadowbrook.

The initial product of Piero Dusio's Cisitalia Company was a single seat formula type racer using Fiat 1100 mechanicals. It featured a tubular frame, with transverse leaf independent front suspension. Further attempts led to the development of a road going coupe and Formula One cars. In 1949, the company relocated to Argentina.

Approximately thirty D-46 race cars were built between 1946 and 1947. This was number 20, and is one of two with the distinctive side fuel tanks. The car was owned and raced by Zora Arkus Duntov, the father of the Corvette.

The car was shipped to Australia in 1950. It was acquired by the present owner in 1985 and restored to its present condition over a five-year period.

1934 MG PA/B

Event	Group
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance	Race Cars (1946 - 1960)	Corporate Awards : The Daytona Speedway/Bluebird Award - For the Most Beautiful Race Car
Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance	Italian Sports Cars
Palm Beach International Concours d'Elegance	Palm Beach International