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 |  |  | Barchetta Coachwork: Michelotti Chassis Num: 1550 |
In 1925 Giovanni Moretti formed the Moretti Company with the purpose of building motorcycles. During the early years of its existence, Moretti experimented with the production of commercial vehicles, electric and alternate fuel vehicles. In 1946, he switched to the production of conventional automobiles. Their first offering was the 'Cita', followed by the 600. In 1953 the 750 was introduced.
By the close of the 1950's, Moretti switched from the production of complete automobiles, to using Fiat mechanical components for use in his automobiles. Their versions of the Fiat products were offered in a variety of body-styles including Saloons, Coupes, Spyders, Estates and more. Still, Moretti found it difficult to compete as his vehicles cost nearly double the price of the Fiats.
In 1957 the Moretti 500 Coupe, based on the Fiat 500, was shown at the Turin Motor Show. This was quickly followed by the 600 Spyder. Variants based on other Fiat and Alfa Romeo's followed. A line of small-capacity 'Fours' displacing 600cc and 750cc became apart of Moretti's line, adding a wide and diverse range of vehicles for such a small marque. Some of the engines had single overhead camshafts while others featured twin-cam heads.
Vignale and Michelotti were often commissioned by Moretti to create the designs for his automobiles. This process was later disbanded and Moretti brought the design process in-house.
Moretti, like many other Italian automakers, was involved with motor sports. The list of accomplishments includes long-distance rallies and entering the LeMans 24-Hour race. Other endeavors include the occasional monoposto racer and even a Formula Junior car.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2010
By the close of the 1950's, Moretti switched from the production of complete automobiles, to using Fiat mechanical components for use in his automobiles. Their versions of the Fiat products were offered in a variety of body-styles including Saloons, Coupes, Spyders, Estates and more. Still, Moretti found it difficult to compete as his vehicles cost nearly double the price of the Fiats.
In 1957 the Moretti 500 Coupe, based on the Fiat 500, was shown at the Turin Motor Show. This was quickly followed by the 600 Spyder. Variants based on other Fiat and Alfa Romeo's followed. A line of small-capacity 'Fours' displacing 600cc and 750cc became apart of Moretti's line, adding a wide and diverse range of vehicles for such a small marque. Some of the engines had single overhead camshafts while others featured twin-cam heads.
Vignale and Michelotti were often commissioned by Moretti to create the designs for his automobiles. This process was later disbanded and Moretti brought the design process in-house.
Moretti, like many other Italian automakers, was involved with motor sports. The list of accomplishments includes long-distance rallies and entering the LeMans 24-Hour race. Other endeavors include the occasional monoposto racer and even a Formula Junior car.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2010
 |  | Berlinetta Chassis Num: 1290S Engine Num: 1294S |
The Moretti built automobiles enjoyed much competition success, particularly those fitted with the twin cam version of the 750 engine. Popular coachbuilders for the Moretti chassis were the likes of Zagato and Michelloti, and included coupes, spiders, barchettas, and berlinettas.
This example, finished in its correct original colors of red and black, was the first of about 10 750 Gran Sport berlinettas imported by Ernie McAfee. It was tested by the editors of Road & Track for the August 1954 issue. It spent much of its life in California before being exported by the late Raymond Milo to the Netherlands in 2005. It was given a nut-and-bolt restoration by the previous owner, and then brought back to the United States by the current owner several years ago.
The interior of the car features black leather seats and a deep grey carpet. The engine has been sourced from the GS Barchetta chassis 1294. It is a 748cc dual overhead cam four-cylinder unit that offers 71 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2013
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