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1953 Fiat 8V Zagato
2dr Coupe
8-cyl. 1996cc/110hp 2x2bbl
#1 Concours condition#1 Concours
#2 Excellent condition#2 Excellent
#3 Good condition#3 Good
$1,550,000 CAD*
+3.3%
#4 Fair condition#4 Fair
Apr 2025
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1952-1954 Fiat 8V stats
Highest sale
$3,930,080 CAD
Lowest sale
$132,204 CAD
Most recent sale
$3,295,090 CAD
Sales
37
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Past sales
$3,295,090 CAD
1953 Fiat 8V Ghia Supersonic
North America
Dec 8, 2023RM Sotheby's
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$3,062,752 CAD
1953 Fiat 8V Ghia Supersonic
North America
Aug 19, 2023RM Sotheby's
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$3,930,080 CAD
1953 Fiat 8V Zagato
North America
Aug 19, 2023RM Sotheby's
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$1,475,064 CAD
1953 Fiat 8V Base
12993 KM
North America
Jan 26, 2023RM Sotheby's
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$2,650,164 CAD
1953 Fiat 8V Ghia Supersonic
44938 K
Standard
North America
Aug 20, 2022RM Sotheby's
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$717,504 CAD
1954 Fiat 8V Rapi
North America
Aug 18, 2022RM Sotheby's
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Model overview
Model description
The Fiat 8V was Italy’s largest automaker’s first attempt at a true postwar sports car, and it’s notable for several reasons. First, this was a true V-8-powered modern car, with a streamlined body not at all like the usual run of mass-market subcompacts produced for Italian domestic use. Second, by 1954 Ghia was experimenting with fiberglass bodies for the 8V, presumably inspired by the Chevrolet Corvette and the other fiberglass development being conducted at the time.
The Fiat 8V was marketed using the slogans such as “Designed by the wind” and “Built for speed” when it debuted in 1952 at the Geneva Motor Show. The 8V featured a two-door, two-seat body reminiscent of the Ferrari 166 Barchetta, except with a rounded fastback coupe roof. Bodywork differed strikingly from car to car, as some 8V examples were made at various coachbuilders including Zagato, Ghia, and Vignale in addition to the Fiat factory. All cars, however, were two-seat, two-door fixed-roof coupes. Ghia made the most divergent cars of the lot, with “Supersonic” bodywork reminiscent of the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante.
The engine in the 8V was a Fiat design. It was a short-stroke, small-bore V-8 displacing 1996 cc and delivering a respectable 105 hp and 107 lb-ft of torque. It used a single Weber carburetor, though a dual-carb version with 115 hp was also offered. The engine was mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox with second and fourth gears synchronized. The cars used a standard front-engine, rear-drive configuration. Brakes were four-wheel drums, in keeping with standard practice in that era. The frame was mostly tube steel, with some welded-together box sections and the bodywork was welded to the chassis. All told, 114 Fiat 8V chassis were made between 1952 and 1954.
The 8V had a respectable racing career, first entering the Mille Miglia in 1952 and finishing 5th in class. Zagato made several racing bodies for the 8V and continued to race and win in the cars until 1959. With so few of these cars ever made, and each one being for all practical purposes a bespoke coachbuilt sports car, prices are likely to range ever higher for one of these exquisite machines.
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Common Questions
The value of a 1953 Fiat 8V Zagato can vary greatly depending on its condition, mileage, options, and history. Typically, you can expect to pay around $1,100,000 USD for a 1953 Fiat 8V Zagato in good condition with average spec.
The highest selling price of a 1953 Fiat 8V Zagato at auction over the last three years was $3,930,080 CAD. The highest prices are usually reserved for rare or exceptionally well-maintained examples with desirable features or modifications and excellent history.
The lowest selling price of a 1953 Fiat 8V Zagato at auction over the last three years was $3,930,080 CAD. The lowest prices are usually paid for examples that have extensive maintenance needs, differ greatly from their original configuration, or have accident histories or title problems.
In the last three years there have been 1 1953 Fiat 8V Zagatos sold at public auction.
The most recent auction sale of a 1953 Fiat 8V Zagato was $3,930,080 CAD on August 19, 2023 by RM Sotheby's.
Many factors can increase a car's value including excellent condition, exceptional originality, a recent restoration, low mileage, unique provenance, desirable options, popular or unique color choices, and excellent maintenance records. Upgrades and modifications that enhance performance or aesthetics can also add value.
Factors that can decrease a car's value include unusually high mileage, poor maintenance history, visible wear and tear, accidents or damage, title issues, and gaps in ownership history. Additionally, less popular color choices and extensive modifications that don't appeal to a broad audience can reduce value.
Mileage plays a significant role in a classic car’s value. Lower mileage usually increases value because it indicates a higher degree of originality, is rarer, and suggests less wear and tear. However, cars with exceptionally low mileage may also have maintenance needs due to lack of use. Whether someone should pay more for a vehicle with lower miles will depend on how they plan on using it, and the vehicle's specific condition.
The value of modified cars differs widely based on the type and quality of modifications. While some modifications can significantly increase value, especially performance enhancements and high-quality custom work, others may not add much or could even detract from the car’s value if they appeal to only a limited audience.