Model: 1953 Siata Daina Gran Sport
Drivetrain: Non-original Alfa Romeo 4-cylinder and 5-speed
Colors: Red and Tan Leather
Price: Currently bid to $53,700 with three days left; reserve not met.
Market: The 2008 Sports Car Market Price Guide suggests a $55,000 – $85,000 price range for a Mexico coupe, while the January – May Cars That Matter Price Guide advocates a $38,000 – $87,000 range.
Given the car’s rarity and solid #2 condition, we would give more weight to the upper end of the price ranges, if not beyond. We would feel more certain of that if it had the correct Fiat 1400 engine. The given VIN# SL 0217 does match a Gran Sport spider.
For reference, the Daina’s more notable 208S brother is now probably north of $500,000, although it caught the rising Otto Vu tide.
Source/Location:
eBay Listing; car is located in Florida.
Seller Comments: “As seen at Amelia Island Concours 2008, this 16,922 km (10,576 mi) original has had a bare metal show quality paint job on a rust free body and chassis. Interior was redone in leather with wool carpets. Car has a new tonneau but no top or side curtains. A rebuilt Alfa Romeo w/ Weber carbs provides lots of power. Alfa 5 speed trans is linked to the original rear axle (Fiat 1400). Brake system has been updated to a dual (Tilton) balance bar, and current tech brake shoes with the original Alfin aluminum drums. Removable roll bar, and Fuel Safe cell have been fitted for vintage racing. This vehicle has been prepared to participate in vintage rallies, currently in show trim. It’s fast, nimble and a blast to drive. The roll bar and fuel cell convey with car.”
SCD Comments: The Siata Daina Gran Sport is a very unique and highly collectible Italian. Siatas share many lines with Ferrari’s of its era. It can be argued that some, including the Daina’s 208S brother, are better looking that the more famous Ferraris.
This Siata Daina Gran Sport has been prepared for vintage rallies or racing with the addition of a removable roll bar and a fuel cell. Although the Alfa engine and 5-speed are not original, they are typically cheap to operate. Plus, the Alfa engine in the lightweight Siata body should make for a pretty quick and nimble vintage race or rally car.
Siata Daina Gran Sport – Photo Gallery
hello
tell me your tel. nr.,i have some questions
klaus
The Siata Daina was bid to $70,100 on April 13, but that did not meet the reserve.
The Siata Daina is back on eBay, currently bid to $80,000 with 8 days to go. That price apparently meets the reserve, so the Daina will end up with a new home.
The auction ended on May 9th at $80,000, which meets the buyer’s reserve. Well sold and well bought, especially if the buyer can track down the original engine.
Hi:
Wanted to know if you sold your Siata and for how much? I have a 1952 Siata Daina. We’ve had it in a rental garage for 50 years.
hello Gilda,
i am a collector from germany and we want to buy a SIATA.
while searching the internet,i came across your comment,you have a nice car in storage.
are you interested to make a connection maybe for a sale?
best wishes,Michael Trösser Düsseldorf
Hello, is your Siata still available? I own two other Siata of the same model and would be interested to get a third one. If you have any interest in a deal contact me please.
Flavio (Italy)
Hello, is your Siata still available? I own two other Siata of the same model and would be interested to get a third one. If you have any interest in a deal contact me please.
Flavio (Italy)
Hello, is your Siata still available? I own two other Siata of the same model and would be interested to get a third one. If you have any interest in a deal contact me please. My e.mail address is [email protected]
Flavio (Italy)