Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin:
Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene
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◊ 2006-04-26 12:17 |
It looks much bigger than an 1100 and has sidemounts.Fiat 2800 cabriolet 1938. |
◊ 2006-04-26 12:47 |
This must be one of the most interesting cars we have on the db. These Fiat 2800 Phaetons were built for the Italian -ahem- 'government' of the era, the coachwork was supplied by Viotti of Turin. 12 such examples were reportedly completed of which it is believed 6 do still exist. This one might be one of two known to be in running order. A rare car indeed. |
◊ 2006-04-26 13:44 |
well, but see this *woody*: http://www.van.at/flame/gall/set03/gall133.htm not that small and a 1100 too (norbert, the guy who shot it, is well experienced in fiat - working for the company.) maybe thats the influence of USA, making us think, cars of that size need 5 litres minimum ;-))) |
◊ 2006-04-26 13:58 |
5 litres minimum don't hurt a bit. |
◊ 2006-04-26 14:23 |
oookay! but as you mentioned being a pacifist: it could help, needing less oil ;-))) I would like to drive a noble convertible like that with just a 1100-motor: -- Last edit: 2006-04-26 14:24:17 |
◊ 2006-04-26 15:02 |
There are obvious differences between the movie car and the Castagna woody shown.The Castagna woody has the postwar 1100 D/E grille whose sides are slightly rounded at the under part.The movie car has a prewar grille with straight sides and also a prewar body.The hood and the front fenders of the movie car are longer ( it would have been difficult to accomodate sidemounts on the fenders of the Castagna car).The wheelbase of the movie car also looks longer.So, I am still not convinced that this is an 1100 |
◊ 2006-04-26 15:18 |
Beautiful car anyway... |
◊ 2006-04-26 15:35 |
I'm a pacifist, not a tree hugger. |
◊ 2006-04-26 15:52 |
When I compare this car with the photo I have from the example that is in the Storia Fiat in Turin, you are absolutely correct. |
◊ 2006-04-26 15:59 |
I see. and understand - well, I also would prefer to hug something else than trees. on the other hand: whatfor are most wars fought today? oil? anyway ... I keep thinking on all that beautiful rigs, we would not have without war. ;-)) m. |