1952 Siata 208CS

Chassis number : CS507L

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Berlinetta
Coachwork: Bertone
Chassis #: CS507L
Engine #: CS023

This Siata 208 CS 2+2 Berlinetta wears coachwork by Carrozzeria Bertone on a slightly lengthened (by 200mm) chassis in mid-1952. There were four 2,700mm chassis built by Siata for the 208 models. This example, a one-off order from Stanley Arnolt, was put on display at the Paris Auto Show in October of 1952 and then at the New York International Motor Sports Show in April 1953. Arnolt later sold the car to Stuart Sherman in Illinois, then acquired in 1955 by Roy Thoressen in Minnesota, who stored the car for more than 30 years until 1989.

In 1993, it was acquired, still in original condition, by Walter Eisenstark, of Yorktown Heights. A restoration began around the turn of the millennium to very high standards. More recently the car has been part of a prominent Belgian collection.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2019

1952 Siata 208CS

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Vehicles

Concepts

2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :

USD $850,000-USD $950,000

Lot was not sold

2007 Bonhams - Ferrari et les Prestigieuses Italiennes

Pre-Auction Estimates :

CHF450,000-CHF550,000

Lot was not sold

Recent Sales of the Siata 208CS

(Data based on Model Year 1952 sales)

Siata 208CSs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1952 Siata 208CS's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.

Vehicle	Chassis	Event	Est. Low	Est. High
1952 Siata 208 CS 2+2 Berlinetta	CS507L	2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction	$850,000	$950,000
1952 Siata 208 CS Corsa Spider	CS054	2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach	$1,800,000	$2,200,000
1952 SIATA 208CS Berlinetta	SC 052	2009 Bonhams Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club	$1,600,000	$1,900,000
1952 SIATA 208 CS 2+2 Berlinetta	CS507L	2007 Bonhams Ferrari et les Prestigieuses Italiennes	$450,000	$550,000