1953 Cars For Sale 208 CS Balbo Berlinetta by J.A. Ackley
Aug 16, 2023
Photography Courtesy Broad Arrow Auctions
If you’re a fan of the series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, then you might recognize this car. The show’s host Jerry Seinfeld and guest Steve Martin rode in this 1953 Siata 208 CS Balbo Berlinetta.
Siata built only 11 examples of the Fiat 8V-powered, Carrozzeria Balbo-bodied, aluminum 208 CS competition coupes.
This car remained in the same family’s ownership since 1959 and won best in class at The Amelia Concours d’Elegance in 2018.
Find this 1953 Siata 208 CS Balbo Berlinetta up for auction at Broad Arrow Auctions, with an estimated winning bid of $1,400,000-$1,700,000.
Beautiful car !
But looking through the pictures the bushings as an example were so cracked looking it might be a hasard to drive !
When undertaking a restoration of something like this where would you get parts like that ?
Whats with those panels screwed on to cover the drive shaft tunnel ?? Those don't look original ;)
It was a 1954 in the show and it was red, with different NY plates if it's the same car, details please. The person that would buy this car has enough $$$$ to have parts commissioned but then it wouldn't be original so the value would decline. You kind of have to make a decision what's more important to you spirited driving or originality. These kind of cars are a bit like statues of antiquity, so it was nice to see it driven. I do remember Jerry's hands shaking whilst the car was being driven at highway speeds ,untrued wire wheels or bushings. And it broke down no surprise at all . I imagine it only is driven slowly and for short drives. I get it !! but, lack the $$$$. So I cannot get it. L'auto e bellissima . Sbalorditiva
In reply to peterpan3201 :
The episode with Steve Martin aired in 2016. The car was restored to its original color in 2018.
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