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The Fiat 128 was produced from 1969 through 1985, with over 3,107,000 examples produced worldwide. Some tuners saw the Fiat 128 as a viable platform for creating custom creations. One such individual was Giovanni Moretti, who built the first Moretti motorcycles, light cars, and vans in the late 1920s. They were a small manufacturer that offered a diverse range of models after World War II, including coupes, estate cars, commercials, and some electrically powered models.
By the late 1960s, Moretti realized that manufacturing was no longer sustainable, and the firm turned exclusively to coachbuilding. A range of cabriolets and sport coupes resting on FIAT chassis followed by several small 4x4s in the 1980s.
The Fiat 128 was engineered by Dante Giacosa, and the engine was designed by Aurelio Lampredi. It had a front engine, front-drive layout, which had since become an industry standard. In 1970, the Fiat 128 was voted European car of the Year.
This Fiat 128-based Moretti cabriolet was sold new to the preceding owner by Achilli Motors in Milan. The current owner purchased the car in 2005. Since new, the car has traveled 68,392 kilometers from new. In September 2011, the car was driven from Monaco to Montreux in Switzerland to take part in the Moretti Day, returning via St Bernard pass at a height of 2,500 meters without difficulty.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at Bonhams Auction in Monaco. It had an estimated value of $31,000 - $37,000. Bidding failed to satisfy the vehicle's reserve, and it would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2013
By the late 1960s, Moretti realized that manufacturing was no longer sustainable, and the firm turned exclusively to coachbuilding. A range of cabriolets and sport coupes resting on FIAT chassis followed by several small 4x4s in the 1980s.
The Fiat 128 was engineered by Dante Giacosa, and the engine was designed by Aurelio Lampredi. It had a front engine, front-drive layout, which had since become an industry standard. In 1970, the Fiat 128 was voted European car of the Year.
This Fiat 128-based Moretti cabriolet was sold new to the preceding owner by Achilli Motors in Milan. The current owner purchased the car in 2005. Since new, the car has traveled 68,392 kilometers from new. In September 2011, the car was driven from Monaco to Montreux in Switzerland to take part in the Moretti Day, returning via St Bernard pass at a height of 2,500 meters without difficulty.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at Bonhams Auction in Monaco. It had an estimated value of $31,000 - $37,000. Bidding failed to satisfy the vehicle's reserve, and it would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2013
2012 Bonhams - The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco'
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€25,000-€30,000
Lot was not sold
Recent Sales of the Fiat 128S
(Data based on Model Year 1969 sales)
Fiat 128Ss That Failed To Sell At Auction
1969 Moretti 128S's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 Moretti FIAT 128S Cabriolet | 1641124 | 2012 Bonhams The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco' | $25,000 | $30,000 |
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