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Eugene A. Casaroll was an American-Italian businessman who set up Dual Motors during World War II to build trucks and generators for the military. He also ran Automobile Shippers, Chrysler's main car transporter. Smitten with the 1954 Dodge Firearrow IV concept car designed by Virgil Exner, he approached Dodge general manager William Newburg for permission to build the car. He was given the rights and Dodge provided the chassis for the project. Bodies were made in Turin, Italy, and shipped back to Detroit where they were mounted to the chassis. Power was supplied by Dodge's 315 cubic-inch Hemi or a 315 Poly engine, both high-performance D-500s.
The Hollywood elite, including the Rat Pack of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Joey Bishop, all owned Dual Ghias. The cars were built from 1956-1958, with about 100 convertibles built at a pricey $7,646.
This car is chassis number 185 and was built for Mr. Casaroll as his personal vehicle.
The Hollywood elite, including the Rat Pack of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Joey Bishop, all owned Dual Ghias. The cars were built from 1956-1958, with about 100 convertibles built at a pricey $7,646.
This car is chassis number 185 and was built for Mr. Casaroll as his personal vehicle.
2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $375,000-USD $450,000
Sale Price :
USD $484,000
1958 Dual Ghia Convertible Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Dual Ghia Convertible
(Data based on Model Year 1958 sales)
| 1958 DUAL-GHIA CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 191 Sold for USD$269,500 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
| 1958 DUAL-GHIA CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 191 Sold for USD$368,500 2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
| 1958 Dual-Ghia Chassis#: 195 Sold for USD$363,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Scottsdale Auction |  |
| 1958 Dual-Ghia Convertible Sold for USD$225,500 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1958 Dual-Ghia Chassis#: 185 Sold for USD$484,000 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours |   |
| 1958 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 195 Sold for USD$385,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
| 1958 Dual-Ghia Convertible Sold for USD$253,000 2013 Auctions America - California | |
| 1958 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 194 Sold for USD$418,000 2013 RM - The Don Davis Collection | |
| 1958 Dual Ghia Chassis#: DG191 Sold for USD$214,500 2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl |   |
| 1958 Dual Ghia Convertible Sold for USD$175,000 2011 Mecum Auctions - Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | |
| 1958 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 192 Sold for USD$275,000 2011 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction |   |
| 1958 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 5169 Sold for USD$159,500 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey |   |
| 1958 Dual Ghia Convertible Sold for USD$209,000 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
| 1958 Dual Ghia Convertible Sold for USD$319,000 2008 Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction | |
| 1958 Dual Ghia Convertible Sold for USD$175,000 2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia |   |
| 1958 Dual Ghia Convertible Sold for USD$247,500 2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | |
| 1958 Dual Ghia Chassis#: 53103 Sold for USD$198,000 2005 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona |
Dual Ghia Convertibles That Failed To Sell At Auction
1958 Dual Ghia Convertible's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 Dual-Ghia Convertible | 191 | 2015 RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona | $220,000 | $275,000 | $350,000 |
| 1958 Dual-Ghia Convertible | 128 | 2010 FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE, EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTORS' MOTORCARS AND AUTOMOBILIA | $175,000 | $225,000 | |
| 1958 Dual-Ghia | 2010 Gooding and Company Scottsdale Auction | $200,000 | $300,000 | $400,000 | |
| 1958 DUAL GHIA | 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS | $160,000 | $180,000 |
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