Monteverdi Special 1950 by Autocult
The
first One
When
the name Monteverdi is mentioned, car enthusiasts immediately picture high
priced, sporty passenger cars, which have always caused a stir in wealthy
social circles. The driving force behind these vehicles was Swiss citizen Peter
Monteverdi. However, before he started producing his luxury cars in 1967, he
had already gained a lot of experience in vehicle construction.
According
to his personal statements, he began developing and building his own sports car
at the age of 17. This phase was apparently embellished by him with only very
sparse data, because not much has really been known about it. The car is
exhibited in the Monteverdi Museum, on the information board only a few details
are listed.
Accordingly,
the 17-year-old took the 1100cc engine as a drive, which came from an accident
car of a Fiat 508 C and dated 1949. He mounted the 40 hp four-cylinder engine
into a frame he designed himself. Not only did the engine came from and accident
Fiat, but also the four-speed gearbox, the drum brakes and the rear wheel axle,
which he adapted to the new conditions, originally did their work in the broken
Italian.
The
design of the 17-year-old was based on the racing car layout that was common at
the time and featured a very rounded and longitudinally, cigar shaped car body.
With
a stated total weight of just 750 kg, his ‘Special’ reached a speed of 145 km/h.
Description: | Monteverdi Special 1950 |
Catalogue#: | ATC05045 |
Product Type: | Resincast |
Scale: | 1:43 |
Event: | Concept Cars, Road |
Colour: | - |
Drivers: | Monteverdi P |
Sponsors: | - |
Dates: | 1950 |
Race/Position: | - |
Release Date: | April 2024 |
Weight: | 450 grams |
Comments: | Limited edition of 333 pieces. |
About Autocult
A relatively new maker of very well finished resincast models, established in 2015. Very imaginative choice of subjects, often concentrating on the more eccentric episodes in motoring history! Production limited to 333 pieces of each subject, which often means that we get one delivery and that is it, so pre-orders strongly recommended!! Made in China for Germany.