Overview

Very Original car with very little modification since its creation. No notable racing history but clearly a very "untouched" car. Recently for sale

History

Car Description

This 1954 Siata 300BC is one of approximately 50 examples manufactured between 1951 and 1954 and is one of fewer than 15 built with convertible bodywork by Carrozzerria Motto. After receiving a repaint in its current shade of red in the early 1970s, chassis ST447 is said to have remained under the stewardship of a single Pennsylvania family since 1976. Power is provided by a 1,089cc Fiat inline-four that breathes through twin Weber carburetors and is mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Additional features include finned alloy drum brakes, 15” painted Borrani wire wheels, a black convertible top, black leather upholstery, and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. This 300BC is now offered on dealer consignment in Mount Kisco, New York, with a Pennsylvania title.
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This car is said to have received a repaint in red in the early 1970s, and various imperfections can be seen among close-ups of the finish, trim, and lenses in the photo gallery below. Later examples of the 300BC are distinguished by a higher-profile windshield and a convertible top. A majority of the seller’s photos were taken in 2020.
Silver-painted Borrani wire wheels are secured by two-eared knock-offs and are wrapped in 135SR15 Michelin ZX tires with cracking visible on the sidewalls. Stopping is handled hydraulically by finned aluminum drums at each corner. Suspension incorporates an independent front setup with a transverse leaf spring and a solid rear axle sprung by semi-elliptical leaves. Tubular shock absorbers are utilized all around.
The cockpit houses a pair of fixed-back bucket seats trimmed in black leather with color-matched upholstery over the center tunnel. Additional features include a Bob’s Drag Suits latch-and-link driver’s lap belt, a lift-latch passenger-side lap belt, braided door pulls, door pockets, branded pedals, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, and a fire extinguisher secured behind the driver’s seat. Areas of wear can be seen on the painted floors and other surfaces.
The wood-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a body-color dash that houses a 105-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and gauges monitoring fuel level, amperage, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 42k miles. The 1,089cc Fiat inline-four features an aluminum cylinder head, pushrod-actuated side valves, and twin Weber 32 DR10SP downdraft carburetors. Service in June 2023 included fluid changes and adjustment of the carburetors.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. Additional images of the underside can be viewed in the gallery below and include close-ups of areas of corrosion. The Pennsylvania title carries “Out of Country” and “Antique Vehicle” brands.