Make: | FIAT |
Model: | 501 CORSA BIPOSTO |
Year: | 1950 |
Condition: | Replica |
Owners: | 2 |
Chassis no.: | 124***51 |
Engine: | MOD 101 |
Capacity: | 1460cc |
Power: | 19/26 hp/kW |
Gearbox: | 4+ RM |
Km: | 2500 |
Price: | PoA |
Replica built from original chassis and other parts in year 1950. This FIAT 501 sport, has "A.S.I. targa Oro" and has bee exhibited at the IFAS museum.
Originally produced in 1924 the FIAT type 501 was a convertible / sport roadster 1,5-Litre 4-cylinder with 26 HP at 3000/min. Its designer Carlo Cavalli installed magneto ignition, but also a 4-speed-gearbox with a short first gear, needed, because the car had a weight of nearly one ton. The car was mounted with rear drum brakes and was capable of 70 km/h.
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