Author Topic: solved - als081 - ALCA Volpe one-off by Riva (Read 944 times)

als15 · « **on:** March 22, 2014, 05:05:29 PM »

What is this, for a point?

als15 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2014, 04:18:55 PM »

kwgibbs · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2014, 05:30:47 PM »

was this car built in Europe? If so Spain?

als15 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2014, 05:32:17 PM »

Europe, but not Spain.

kwgibbs · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2014, 05:40:45 PM »

Italy?

als15 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 01, 2014, 02:57:13 AM »

Yes, Italy.

kwgibbs · « **Reply #6 on:** April 01, 2014, 07:50:34 AM »

Is it a Fimer?

als15 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2014, 07:52:13 AM »

No, not that.

kwgibbs · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2014, 08:11:53 AM »

was it mass-produced?

als15 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2014, 08:20:28 AM »

Definitely not, even if the base is well known.
This is a one-off based on a vehicle made in a very limited quantity.

AlexFrance · « **Reply #10 on:** April 06, 2014, 03:58:03 PM »

Was the base a three-wheeler as well, or was it modified?

als15 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 06, 2014, 04:04:11 PM »

The wheels were originally four; I'm not sure if this has a single rear wheel or a very narrow track. The mechanics have been indeed heavily modified. There is a story behind.

Iluvatar · « **Reply #12 on:** April 06, 2014, 05:02:54 PM »

Quote from: als15 on April 06, 2014, 04:04:11 PM

The wheels were originally four; I'm not sure if this has a single rear wheel or a very narrow track. The mechanics have been indeed heavily modified. There is a story behind.

Based on the Isetta?

als15 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 07, 2014, 04:36:45 AM »

No, but the base is anyway rather easy.

mekubb · « **Reply #14 on:** April 07, 2014, 08:59:10 AM »

Fiat Topolino base ?

als15 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2014, 11:26:47 AM »

No. Read the previous replies: the base is well-known, but made in a very limited quantity. This is a clue.

luisps · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2014, 06:12:59 PM »

I think that the base could be a Moretti La Cita 350 of 1948, but I haven't any idea about the rest of the history...

als15 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 08, 2014, 02:57:54 AM »

No, not based on a Moretti.

als15 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2014, 05:18:32 PM »

Up again, now.

targhediferro · « **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2014, 05:28:05 PM »

Alca Volpe based?

als15 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 28, 2014, 05:50:16 PM »

Yes!
But who is the coachbuilder of this one-off?

targhediferro · « **Reply #21 on:** April 28, 2014, 06:02:46 PM »

~~Boneschi~~?
Riva?

als15 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 29, 2014, 03:08:31 AM »

Wow!

Yes!
Just a guess or did you know the history behind?

targhediferro · « **Reply #23 on:** April 29, 2014, 05:07:40 AM »

I don't know any history...I just guessed Alca Volpe because of the kind of vehicle and the front lights, and Riva because of the family feeling with his Fiat 1400 coupè.

als15 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 29, 2014, 05:36:23 AM »

Good guess!

So, time to tell the story behind: Riva was one of the several involved (and cheated) in the ALCA Volpe adventure. They made the body of the few units produced before the company managers run away with the money.
After a long trial, the only reimbursement that was assigned to Mario Riva for his job was an uncomplete car, not in running-condition. However, this was in the eraly 50s, when the Volpe styling was rather old, and so he decided to modify (I don't know how) the mechanichs, install an engine to made it running and also to make a new body, with a more modern and attractive styling.

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Author Topic: solved - als081 - ALCA Volpe one-off by Riva (Read 944 times)