A unique sale of Fiat 8V 'Ottovu' parts and tooling

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In 1952, the Fiat company introduced a spectacular new sports car. The project with codename ‘106’ featured independent suspension front & rear, and an all-alloy 8 cylinder engine. This engine was derived from an earlier study for a new 4-door saloon, that never went into production.

The new ‘OttoVu’ (and not ‘V8’, which was a registered model name of Ford), was dressed with steel coachwork, designed by Luigi Rapi. The new 2-door coupé was developed for optimal aerodynamics and avantgarde looks.

The 8V production line at Fiat was done in a specially prepared department of the factory, and only experienced expert workers were allowed to work on the cars. 

The 8V received positive reactions from press & public, but found very few buyers in Italy. The car was double the price of a Fiat 1400, and the Fiat brand was largely positioned in the segment of economical, smaller cars and not at all in the one for prestigeous and more expensive sports cars. 

The new engine & drivetrain was used by many coachbuilders and also by car maker Siata who designed their own chassis for an open two-seater model, and some dramatic low-roof coupés by Carrozzeria Balbo. Elio Zagato drove the 8V berlinetta Zagato to many international racing victories.

Rareparts.nl has assisted in multiple 8V restorations, a.o. of nrs. 081, 084, 108 and 114 (the last 8V built) since 25 years, and has supplied many parts to restorers all over the world. In the process, a vast amount parts were sought for and acquired, as well as unique tools and moulds to manufacture components no longer available. Following on a recent reorganization of the activities, the complete inventory of 8V parts and tools is now for sale and will be offered exclusively in collaboration with PostWarClassic.com.

So stay tuned on the Fiat parts pages! Circa one hundred items will be added during the time to come. We sincerely hope the material will find its way to the 8V restorers, owners and enthusiasts community to keep the 8V spirit and heritage alive.

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