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Cisitalia Sports Car Books - History and Models

Looking for a book on Cisitalia sports cars? Discover here the best illustrated books on the history, types and construction of Cisitalia sports cars.

Il mistero 204 - La prima Abarth, l'ultima Cisitalia

This book examines the origins of the Cisitalia-Abarth 204, the car in which Nuvolari achieved the final victory of his remarkable career. It explains who really designed the model, why only eight units were planned, and how many were actually built. It also clarifies why a car created by Cisitalia was later linked to Carlo Abarth, and how the decline of Cisitalia led to the rise of the Abarth brand.

The book presents rare photographs and previously unpublished documents, including the contract between Cisitalia and Porsche for the construction of the F.1 360 Grand Prix car and other advanced projects. It also introduces the key figures who shaped this decisive period at the end of the 1940s, when the Abarth Scorpion became one of the leading names in automotive history.

A final chapter marks the centenary of engineer Giovanni Savonuzzi, creator of the Cisitalia 202 and other notable designs such as the Gilda prototype. It offers a concise overview of his work and his lasting influence, which was long overlooked.

Product details

Author:Sergio Lugo, Alessandro Scagliarini, Mario Simoni
Details:128 pages, 10.6 x 9 x 0.59 in (27 x 24 x 1.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:many b&w and color photos
Publisher:Angelini Editore (I, 2011)
ISBN:9788887930627
Cover of the book: Il mistero 204 - La prima Abarth, l'ultima Cisitalia

Il mistero 204 - La prima Abarth, l'ultima Cisitalia

Language: Italian

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Cisitalia - Una storia di coraggio e passione

This book recounts the history of Cisitalia, a small, almost family-run Italian car maker that created remarkable cars in the years just after the Second World War.
Led by Piero Dusio, a wealthy industrialist from Piedmont, the company produced the famous Cisitalia 202 coupé designed by Pininfarina, a model once displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

The book also describes Cisitalia's racing activity. The firm built several single-seaters, including the light and fast D46, as well as a Grand Prix car designed by Ferdinand Porsche.

Written by Nino Balestra, who has published other works on Cisitalia, the book covers the marque's full production from 1946 to the mid-1960s. Rare archive photographs, some published for the first time, enrich the narrative.
The volume concludes with the detailed restoration of a 202 Cabriolet, returned to its original condition.

Product details

Author:Nino Balestra
Details:208 pages, 10.6 x 9.7 in (27 x 24.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:many b&w and color photos
Publisher:Giorgio Nada Editore (I, 2016)
ISBN:9788879116718
Cover of the book: Cisitalia - Una storia di coraggio e passione

Cisitalia - Una storia di coraggio e passione

Language: Italian

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