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1954 Fiat 8V Supersonic Coupe

Dante Giacosa began work on a new high performance 2-liter V8 powered sports car in the early 1950s. It featured a fully independent suspension, welded sheet metal frame, and bodywork that was welded to the frame. The engine was two four-cylinder blocks mounted on a common crankcase. It was given three Weber carburetors and was capable of producing 115 horsepower.

This is the very first car of just 15 Fiat 8V Ghia Supersonics that were built. The Supersonic design was penned by Giovanni Savonuzzi for an Alfa Romeo 1900 that raced in the 1953 Mille Miglia, and its beautiful styling has been captivating people ever since. This highly original example has only been driven a little more than 17,000 miles from new. Sold new to Paul Fargo, it was purchased by Paul Lazarus in 1953 and remained in his stewardship for more than 55 years, until 2011, when it passed to Benny Caiola before being acquired by its present owner in 2013. It was shown in period and featured in several publications. It is in a remarkable state of preservation, a fact that was recognized when it was honored as the winner of the Postwar Preservation Class at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2010

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1954 Fiat 8V Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Fiat 8V

(Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
1954 Fiat 8V Berlinetta Series II
Chassis#: 106.000089
Sold for USD$555,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1954 Fiat 8V Coupe by Vignale
Chassis#: 106.000047
Sold for USD$775,000
  2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection
 
1954 Fiat 8V Coupe by Vignale
Chassis#: 106.000080
Sold for USD$907,000
  2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection
 
1954 Fiat 500 Convertible
Sold for USD$16,000
  2012 Mecum - Houston, Tx
 
1954 Fiat 8V
Sold for USD$682,000
  2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions
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1954 Fiat 8V Coupé
Chassis#: 106 000042
Sold for USD$557,569
  2009 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London
 

Fiat 8Vs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1954 Fiat 8V's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1954 Fiat 8V Coupé106.0001042022 RM Sothebys : Paris   
1954 Fiat 8V Coupé106.0001042020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, The European Summer Auction $1,200,000$1,400,000
1954 Fiat 8V Coupé by Vignale106.0000472018 RM Sothebys : Monaco $750,000$950,000
1954 Fiat 8V Coupe by Vignale0000472015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey $1,100,000$1,400,000
1954 Fiat 8V 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company $875,000$975,000

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1954 Fiat 8V

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1954 Fiat 8V vehicle information
Berlinetta Series II
Designer: Fabio Luigi Rapi
Chassis #: 106.000089
1954 Fiat 8V vehicle information
Berlinetta
Coachwork: Vignale
Chassis #: 000066
1954 Fiat 8V vehicle information
Coupe
Designer: Zagato
Chassis #: 106 000063
1954 Fiat 8V vehicle information
Coupe
Designer: Zagato
Chassis #: 00058
1954 Fiat 8V vehicle information
Supersonic Coupe
Coachwork: Ghia
Chassis #: 000040
1954 Fiat 8V vehicle information
Coupe
Coachwork: Ghia
Chassis #: 000042
1954 Fiat 8V vehicle information
Elaborata Coupe
Coachwork: Zagato
Engine #: 000174
1954 Fiat 8V vehicle information
Supersonic Coupe
Coachwork: Ghia
1954 Fiat 8V vehicle information
Supersonic Coupe
Coachwork: Ghia
1954 Fiat 8V vehicle information
Coupe
Designer: Zagato
Chassis #: 106000061
Engine #: 000112
1954 Fiat 8V vehicle information
Coupe
Designer: Zagato