Glorious past: 1955 Bandini GTV by Zagato

We were not familiar with this berlinetta, which closely resembles the FIAT 8V models built by Zagato, and perhaps the reason is that it is likely a one-of-a-kind example.

Besides its rarity, this car also seems to have been a winner: the seller claims that it placed first in its class at the Sebring and Watkins Glen races in 1960, the year it was probably sold to a U.S. customer.

In addition to its track victories, it also won at an elegance contest: the 1957 Rimini, Italy, Concours d’Elegance. The condition is visibly excellent, and the car is simply beautiful from the outside. Under the hood, it might be even more impressive: the 750 c.c. Bandini twin-cam engine, with its red cam covers, takes center stage, accompanied by a pair of dual Weber carburetors. The asking price is very “challenging”, as you might imagine. Find it for sale at €600,000 (today $653,000) here in Forlì, Italy.

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