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In 1926 Siata; Societa Italiana Applicazioni Trasformazioni Automobilistiche was founded by Georgio Ambrosini in Turin. This company was begun to manufacture tuning accessories for Italian vehicles. The company was famous for their cylinder heads with overhead valves for the 500A and they also used superchargers for some applications. Several prototypes were constructed based on the Topolino which included some examples of the 500 Gran Sport in 1937 which was a spider with a rocket-like body and a 636cc engine. One of these models, with a body by Zagato won its class in the 1937 Mille Miglia driven by Piero Dusio.
From 1950 until 1958 the Siata Daina was produced and built in both Coupe and Convertible bodystyles. Power came from a Fiat 1400 pushrod engine that was tuned by Siata and joined to a floor shift five-speed gearbox. A four-speed gearbox finished off the sports model. The majority of the convertibles were given coachwork by Stabilimente Farina while most coupes were bodied by Bertone.
The Siata Daina was introduced to complement the smaller Amica. A GT car, the Daina was built both as a coupe and a trasformabile (convertible). Both of these bodies were created by Stabilimento Farina, while the mechanical side was once again taken from a Fiat, this time the 1400. When Stabilimenti Farina closed production is was passed on to Carrozzeria Balbo. The engine inside the Daina was a 1393cc unit with 65bhp and a five speed gearbox. The Rallye 1400 model in 1951 was modified in the body-style so it was more similar to the MG TD. The Daina range was also further enhanced with the addition of versions with stretched chassis', a limousine that stretched to accommodate six seats, and an estate version.
The design was once again updated in 1952 with the release of the Daina Sport, a two seat coupe, and the 1400 Gran Sport' a cabriolet. Once again, both versions were by Farina, and utilized the 1400 mechanicals and engine, but the engine in the Daina Sport was increased to 1500cc and now produced 75bhp. Several cars were also built using American engines, including units from Crosley and Chrysler, while the final few production vehicles had bodies by Bertone. The total production numbers were around 200 cars.
A spider version was also a built, a GT saloon with the body by Bertone along with a variant with a Chrysler powerplant and around 32 of these examples were built.By Jessica Donaldson
From 1950 until 1958 the Siata Daina was produced and built in both Coupe and Convertible bodystyles. Power came from a Fiat 1400 pushrod engine that was tuned by Siata and joined to a floor shift five-speed gearbox. A four-speed gearbox finished off the sports model. The majority of the convertibles were given coachwork by Stabilimente Farina while most coupes were bodied by Bertone.
The Siata Daina was introduced to complement the smaller Amica. A GT car, the Daina was built both as a coupe and a trasformabile (convertible). Both of these bodies were created by Stabilimento Farina, while the mechanical side was once again taken from a Fiat, this time the 1400. When Stabilimenti Farina closed production is was passed on to Carrozzeria Balbo. The engine inside the Daina was a 1393cc unit with 65bhp and a five speed gearbox. The Rallye 1400 model in 1951 was modified in the body-style so it was more similar to the MG TD. The Daina range was also further enhanced with the addition of versions with stretched chassis', a limousine that stretched to accommodate six seats, and an estate version.
The design was once again updated in 1952 with the release of the Daina Sport, a two seat coupe, and the 1400 Gran Sport' a cabriolet. Once again, both versions were by Farina, and utilized the 1400 mechanicals and engine, but the engine in the Daina Sport was increased to 1500cc and now produced 75bhp. Several cars were also built using American engines, including units from Crosley and Chrysler, while the final few production vehicles had bodies by Bertone. The total production numbers were around 200 cars.
A spider version was also a built, a GT saloon with the body by Bertone along with a variant with a Chrysler powerplant and around 32 of these examples were built.By Jessica Donaldson
 |  |  | Sport Coupe Coachwork: Farina Designer: Mario Felice Boano |
This Daina Sport Coupe, the last built of less than ten with coupe bodies, was designed by Boano and built by Stabilimenti Farina.
This particular Siata competed in the Retro Mille Miglia in 1996 and 2000 and was purchased in late 2000 in Northern Italy its current owner.
 |  |  | Cabriolet Coachwork: Farina Chassis Num: SL 0168 Engine Num: SL 0168 |
The early 1950s SIATA Daina vehicles were based on the Fiat 1400 and built in both Cabriolet and Coupe forms. Most of the coupes Cabriolets were bodied by Stabilimenti Farina and the Coupes by Bertone. Later cars were given the designation 'SL' (Scatolato Lamiera – literally: sheet metal box).
Powering the Daina was the Fiat 1400 overhead valve engine, modified by SIATA with a special cylinder head, pistons and twin-carburetor inlet manifold. An optional 1500cc powerplant was also available.
At the inaugural Sebring 12 Hours race of 1952, a Daina Convertible driven by Dick Irish and bob Ferbus won its class and finished 3rd overall.
This SIATA Daina cabriolet was given a restoration in the mid-2000s. It wears an aluminum body finished in light green metallic with a beige leather interior. Since the restoration, the car has traveled around 2,500 kilometers.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Monaco sale presented by Bonhams. The car was estimated to sell for €115,000 - 145,000 but bidding failed to satisfy the vehicle's reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2012
The Siata Daina was produced from 1950 through 1958 and built in both Coupe and Convertible bodystyles. Power was from a Fiat 1400 pushrod engine that was tuned by Siata and mated to a floor shift five-speed gearbox (the fifth gear was overdrive). The sports model was finished with a four-speed gearbox. Many of the convertibles were given coachwork by Stabilimente Farina while most coupes were bodied by Bertone.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2009
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