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The 508S Balilla Sport competition version was inspired by an original design by Carrozzeria Ghia. Based on the 508 Balilla saloon, FIAT purchased the rights and manufactured two versions, the Coppa d'Oro (Gold Cup) and lightweight Mille Miglia. Both of the names were chosen after the demanding long distance events.
The original Balilla was powered by a tuned version of the saloon's 995cc four-cylinder side-valve engine Driving the rear wheels was a three-speed gearbox and installed in a cruciform braced chassis equipped with Lockheed hydraulic brakes and riding on wire wheels.
The second series was introduced in 1934 and brought with it a four-speed synchromesh gearbox and an overhead-valve engine offering 46 bhp.
This Fiat 508 is an open two-seater that originally was a convertible that was later re-bodied as a Balilla Sport. It is finished in red with black interior and was restored in 2011
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at Bonhams auction in Monaco where it was estimated to sell for €60,000 - 80,000. As bidding came to a close, the car failed to find a buyer willing to satisfy the reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2012
The original Balilla was powered by a tuned version of the saloon's 995cc four-cylinder side-valve engine Driving the rear wheels was a three-speed gearbox and installed in a cruciform braced chassis equipped with Lockheed hydraulic brakes and riding on wire wheels.
The second series was introduced in 1934 and brought with it a four-speed synchromesh gearbox and an overhead-valve engine offering 46 bhp.
This Fiat 508 is an open two-seater that originally was a convertible that was later re-bodied as a Balilla Sport. It is finished in red with black interior and was restored in 2011
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at Bonhams auction in Monaco where it was estimated to sell for €60,000 - 80,000. As bidding came to a close, the car failed to find a buyer willing to satisfy the reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2012
2012 Bonhams - The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco'
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€60,000-€80,000
Lot was not sold
1935 Fiat 508 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Fiat 508
(Data based on Model Year 1935 sales)
1935 Fiat 508 Balilla 6CV coach commercial Chassis#: 11447 Sold for USD$9,271 2020 Artcurial : André Trigano Collection | |
1935 Fiat 508 CS 'Balilla' Berlinetta Aerodinamica Chassis#: 508S 076019 Sold for USD$456,139 2018 RM Sothebys : Monaco | |
1935 Fiat 508 S 'Balilla' Aerodinamica Sold for USD$191,744 2016 RM Sothebys : Duemila Ruote | |
1935 FIAT 508 Balilla Sport Spider Chassis#: 508 071328 Sold for USD$66,171 2016 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1935 FIAT 508S Balilla 'Coppa d'Oro' Spider Chassis#: 043481 Sold for USD$223,076 2013 Bonhams - The Spa Classic Sale | |
1935 Fiat Balilla Sport Spider 508 S 'Coppa dOro' Corsa MM Chassis#: 082606 Sold for USD$121,000 2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company | |
1935 Fiat Tipo 508S Balilla Spyder Sports Chassis#: 070900 Sold for USD$84,007 2009 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia |
Fiat 508s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1935 Fiat 508's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1935 Fiat 508 S Balilla | 70269 | 2018 H &H Auctions Classics & Motor Sport Hall of Fame | $70,000 | $80,000 | |
1935 Fiat 508 S Balilla | 70269 | 2018 H &H Auctions Classics & Motor Sport Hall of Fame | $70,000 | $80,000 | |
1935 Fiat 508 S Balilla | 070269 | 2015 H & H Auctions Imperial War Museum | |||
1935 Fiat 508 Copa DOro Mille Miglia Spyder | 508 071328 | 2014 Silverstone : The Silverstone Classic | |||
1935 FIAT 508 S BALILLA SPIDER SPORT, LIGNE COPPA DORO | 2013 Artcurial Automobiles Sur Les Champs 5 | ||||
1935 Fiat 508 Balilla Sport Mille Miglia Replica | 508-091-244 | 2012 Bonhams The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco' | $60,000 | $80,000 |
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