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VINTAGE: Ultra-Rare 1953 Fiat 8V Ghia Supersonic Entered in 2009 Meadow Brook Concours
Written by: Vintage Motorsport Staff
Vintage Motorsport Magazine   http://www.vintagemotorsport.com
06/23/2009
Troy, MI
 
The futuristic, Ghia-styled 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic, one of only eight aluminum-bodied examples equipped with a 115hp 2.0-liter OHV 70-degree V8 Fiat engine, is among the exciting entries. (Photo: vintagemotorsport.com) ยป More Photos

The futuristic, Ghia-styled 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic, one of only eight aluminum-bodied examples equipped with a 115hp 2.0-liter OHV 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 events 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

Tickets for the 2009 Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance are available online at http://www.mbhconcours.org/tickets.htm, or by calling 248.643.8645, and a commemorative program, parking and shuttle service are included in the ticket price.

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

About Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance:
Held annually during the first week of August on the historic grounds of Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester Michigan, the Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance is considered one of the most prestigious classic automobile exhibitions in the world. In 2009 the Meadow Brook Concours is marking its 30th anniversary with a celebration of The Best of Detroit. For more information about the 2009 Meadow Brook Concours, visit www.mbconcours.org.

About Meadow Brook Hall:
Located on the grounds of Oakland University, Meadow Brook Hall is the fourth largest historic house museum in the United States and is renowned for its superb craftsmanship, architectural detailing and grand scale. Built between 1926 and 1929 as the residence of Matilda Dodge Wilson (widow of auto pioneer
John Dodge) and her second husband, lumber broker Alfred G. Wilson, the 110-room, 88,000-square-foot, Tudor-revival style mansion is complete with vast collections of original art and furnishings.
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