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Founded in 1932 in [[Turin]] by [[Rocco Motto]], they initially produced unfinished bodyshells for various [[coachbuilders]] also (like Motto) in the Turin area, as well as low volume models for major constructors such as [[Fiat]] (they built the body for the 1100S MM). In 1946 they moved to a new premesis and began specialising in aluminium, producing complete bodies for cars, with an emphasis on sporting models, designed by other companies. Famous examples include the 1960 [[Flaminia]] designed by [[Raymond Loewy]] and the [[Cisitalia]] competition prototypes, other models being built for [[Maserati]], [[Osca]], [[Ferrari]], [[Giannini]], [[Ermini]], [[Abarth]] to name but a few. | Founded in 1932 in [[Turin]] by [[Rocco Motto]], they initially produced unfinished bodyshells for various [[coachbuilders]] also (like Motto) in the Turin area, as well as low volume models for major constructors such as [[Fiat]] (they built the body for the 1100S MM). In 1946 they moved to a new premesis and began specialising in aluminium, producing complete bodies for cars, with an emphasis on sporting models, designed by other companies. Famous examples include the 1960 [[Flaminia]] designed by [[Raymond Loewy]] and the [[Cisitalia]] competition prototypes, other models being built for [[Maserati]], [[Osca]], [[Ferrari]], [[Giannini]], [[Ermini]], [[Abarth]] to name but a few. | ||
| − | [[Image:motto_siata1939.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:motto_siata1939.jpg|thumb|250px|right|1939 Motto Siata]] |
| − | [[Image:motto_siata1940.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:motto_siata1940.jpg|thumb|250px|left|1940 Motto Siata]] |
They also made a small number of mainly one-off competition cars for specific customers, including some for [[Siata]], as well as small production runs, such as the very pretty [[1100 Sestrière]] coupe, the latter being built from 1951 using a Fiat 1100E chassis. In 1965 control of the company passed to the son, Francesco, and they changed their emphasis to special purpose and recreational vehicles. | They also made a small number of mainly one-off competition cars for specific customers, including some for [[Siata]], as well as small production runs, such as the very pretty [[1100 Sestrière]] coupe, the latter being built from 1951 using a Fiat 1100E chassis. In 1965 control of the company passed to the son, Francesco, and they changed their emphasis to special purpose and recreational vehicles. | ||
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Founded in 1932 in Turin by Rocco Motto, they initially produced unfinished bodyshells for various coachbuilders also (like Motto) in the Turin area, as well as low volume models for major constructors such as Fiat (they built the body for the 1100S MM). In 1946 they moved to a new premesis and began specialising in aluminium, producing complete bodies for cars, with an emphasis on sporting models, designed by other companies. Famous examples include the 1960 Flaminia designed by Raymond Loewy and the Cisitalia competition prototypes, other models being built for Maserati, Osca, Ferrari, Giannini, Ermini, Abarth to name but a few.
They also made a small number of mainly one-off competition cars for specific customers, including some for Siata, as well as small production runs, such as the very pretty 1100 Sestrière coupe, the latter being built from 1951 using a Fiat 1100E chassis. In 1965 control of the company passed to the son, Francesco, and they changed their emphasis to special purpose and recreational vehicles. Source
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