Documentation
A Moretti brochure for the Coupé 1st series on the Fiat Nuova 500, a single landscape sheet. The sheet carries no date. Click the sheet to enlarge.
The letterhead
MORETTI S.p.A. Fabbrica Automobili e Stabilimenti Carrozzerie, Via Monginevro 278 – 280 – 282 – Tel. 795.888-889 – TORINO.
What the sheet says about the car
The brochure lists two versions:
- modello con motore normale di serie – velocità 105/110 Km/h – model with the normal production engine – speed 105/110 km/h
- modello con motore elaborato – velocità 120/125 Km/h – model with the tuned engine – speed 120/125 km/h
It highlights “linea profilatissima ed aerodinamica” – a highly streamlined and aerodynamic line – and “doppio vano bagagli” – twin luggage compartments.
The designation is “COUPÈ SPORTIVO – 2 POSTI – su autotelaio FIAT NUOVA 500” – sports coupé, 2 seats, on the Fiat Nuova 500 chassis. The accent on “COUPÈ” is as printed.