TROY, MICHIGAN (June 22, 2009) − The futuristic, Ghia-styled 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic, one of only eight aluminum-bodied examples equipped with a 115-horsepower 2.0-liter overhead-valve 70-degree V8 Fiat engine, is among the exciting entries in the Sports Car class at the 30th anniversary Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance on August 2, 2009 in Rochester Michigan. The 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic, celebrated by the press at its 1953 Paris Motor Show debut, came to market later that same year for a handsome sum of $3,100. The limited-production Supersonic was purchased by Detroit manufacturers of the day interested in studying its spectacular design and […]
TROY, MICHIGAN (June 22, 2009) − The futuristic, Ghia-styled 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic, one of only eight aluminum-bodied examples equipped with a 115-horsepower 2.0-liter overhead-valve 70-degree V8 Fiat engine, is among the exciting entries in the Sports Car class at the 30th anniversary Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance on August 2, 2009 in Rochester Michigan.
The 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic, celebrated by the press at its 1953 Paris Motor Show debut, came to market later that same year for a handsome sum of $3,100. The limited-production Supersonic was purchased by Detroit manufacturers of the day interested in studying its spectacular design and engineering.
“We are ecstatic that David and Ginny Sydorick have added Meadow Brook to the list of prestigious concours events at which to showcase their superb 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic,” said Larry Moss, Director, Car Selection Committee – Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance. “The recent alliance between Chrysler and Fiat makes this entry especially relevant to our event’s local audience as we all look to the formation of a vibrant “new” Chrysler and its continued contributions to the best Detroit has to offer.”
Other Sports Car entries include:
-1967 Ferrari P3/4 (chassis 0846)
-1964 Cobra 427
-1966 Ghia 450 SS
-1967 Morgan Super Sports
-1953 Nash Healey LeMans Coupe Pinin Farina
-1966 Abarth 100sp
-1967 Lancia Flaminia Zagato SS
-1960 Ferrari 400 SuperAmerica
-1953 Cisitalia Concept Car
-1954 Jaguar XK 120SE
Get more information or purchase tickets for the 2009 Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance online at www.mbconcours.org.,
Ticket prices:
Adults (in advance): $25
Children 12 and under: Free
Groups of 10 or more: $20 each
Groups of 50 or more: $18 each
All tickets include a commemorative program, parking, and shuttle service are included in the ticket price.
