At first glance, Paul Smith's 1959 Fiat 1500 OSCA looks a little like a Fiat 124 Spider, the Italian roadster familiar to sports car enthusiasts. But wait a minute. The Fiat 124 didn't arrive until 1967, nearly a decade after the model year of this particular car. If this isn't a mass-produced 124, what exactly is it? O.S.C.A. ( Officine Specializzate Costruzione Automobili—Fratelli Maserati S.p.A.) was an Italian manufacturer of racing and sports cars established 1947 in San Lazzaro di Savena, Bologna, by the Maserati brothers, and closed down in 1967. The company name is usually written OSCA or Osca . History
1961 Fiat OSCA 1500S Spider by Pininfarina Arizona 2014 RM Sotheby's
This Fiat-OSCA 1500S features 'baby Ferrari' styling by Pinin Farina and is powered by an engine from the Maserati brothers' OSCA concern, and therefore combines the best of Italian design and engineering. Fully restored between 2013 and 2015, it is now in immaculate condition throughout. 1962 Fiat 1500S OSCA Cabriolet by Pininfarina for sale on BaT Auctions - closed on March 21, 2023 (Lot #101,550) | Bring a Trailer This Fiat Pininfarina Coupe and Cabriolet got away, but there are more like it here. 1962 Fiat 1500S OSCA Cabriolet by Pininfarina Bid to $45,000 on 3/21/23 60 Comments View Result Make Fiat The OSCA engine displaced 1500 CC's and was quite a bit more powerful than the standard 1200 CC unit. Ultimately, Fiat started its own production of the OSCA engine and in 1960 renamed this sportscar the Fiat 1500 S Cabriolet. Bid for the chance to own a 1960 Fiat 1500 OSCA Coupe by Pinin Farina at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #63,178.
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1961 Fiat OSCA 1500S Spider by Pininfarina Russ Heinl ©2013 Courtesy of RM Auctions Lot 72 Arizona 2014 1961 Fiat OSCA 1500S Spider by Pininfarina $66,000 USD | Sold | Phoenix, Arizona Results Details Additional Information Chassis No. 118S 006560 Engine No. 118.000 002763 Catalogue Pininfarina-designed Spider with only 43,000 original miles Pininfarina assembled the 1500 and 1600 versions through the model's run, but the cars were always badged as Fiats. It's estimated that 3,089 of the 34,211 Fiat Spiders and Coupes built in this period were twin-cam OSCA-powered, and the 1959 to 1962 1500s can be recognized by their generous hood scoop. The car on offer is thought to be a. Sold for £20,350 ($27,083) This 1960 Fiat Osca 1500S Spider by Pininfarina sold 5 years ago. There are currently no other Fiat OSCA Cabriolet for sale. VIEW AUCTION . at www.classiccarauctions.co.uk. The first FIAT models to receive the OSCA-derived engine were the 1500 coupé and cabriolet, which were first introduced in 1959. Maximum power was reduced from 125bhp to 80bhp, but that still meant a top speed of 105mph and a 0-60mph time of 10.6 seconds. Dunlop disc brakes were standard from 1960.
1961 Fiat OSCA 1500S Spider by Pininfarina Arizona 2014 RM Sotheby's
The first FIAT models to receive the OSCA-derived engine were the 1500 coupé and cabriolet, which were first introduced in 1959. Maximum power was reduced from 125bhp to 80bhp, but that still meant a top speed of 105mph and a 0-60mph time of 10.6 seconds. Dunlop disc brakes were standard from 1960. In 1962 FIAT introduced the milder, overhead. A 1481cc unit superseded the standard 1200 in 1963 with the new 1500 Spider good for 72bhp. Fiat bored out the S model's engine at the same time, with the 1600S now producing a heady 90bhp. Production continued until 1969 when the new, more modern 124 Spider took over the reigns. View full gallery (304) And my does it.
FOLLOW MARKET. In order to create a more sporty version of the 1200 Cabriolet, Fiat teamed up with OSCA, an Italian race car builder, to fit OSCA-tuned engines into the 1200 Cabriolet body. These variants were known as the 1500 / 1500 S cabriolet, and while related to the later 1500 Spider, are not considered to fall into the same family of cars. Street-Spotted: 1962 Fiat 1600S OSCA a Rare Italian Delight Car Life Classic Cars Street-Spotted: 1962 Fiat 1600S OSCA Is a Rare Italian Delight Out of the confusion of the Italian auto.
1961 Fiat OSCA 1500S for sale in Bedford Hills, NY
Vehicle details Vehicle data Make FIAT Series 1500 Model 1500 S Osca First registration date Not provided Year of manufacture 1960 Mileage (read) 1 km The 1500 was understood to be an OSCA engine until 1964, when Fiat introduced its own 1,500cc engine (upgraded from 1,100cc); from then on, the older machines were referred to as 1500 OSCAs. Naturally, Fiat's new pushrod 1,500cc engine appeared in the Spider as well.
