Author Topic: Solved -PJ714- Graziella 125 by Fernando Caiani, 1954  (Read 3585 times)

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Solved -PJ714- Graziella 125 by Fernando Caiani, 1954
« on: February 16, 2016, 04:05:17 AM »
Do you know it?
All of you can play.

I need to know:

  • Builder's name Fernando Caiani
  • Model's name Graziella
  • Engine   Lambretta 125
  • Coachbuilder     Morelli
  • Approx year    1954
  • When and where exactly was it supposed to be shown Salone di Torino 1954, Maserati's Stand
  • 4 very known makers connected with the builder  Alfa Romeo, Ermini, Maserati, Stanguellini

I'll award one or more points at the end.
Some detective work is needed but it's not impossible.

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2016, 09:41:20 AM »
Fiat-based ?

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2016, 10:58:35 AM »
Not Fiat bits there.

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2016, 11:06:46 AM »
Italian base though ?

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2016, 11:07:33 AM »
It is not based on any existing vehicle.

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2016, 11:08:20 AM »
Made in Italy though ? ;)

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2016, 11:10:02 AM »
Yes!

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2016, 11:10:42 AM »
Vespa?
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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2016, 11:11:16 AM »
Not a Vespa or related.

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2016, 11:11:46 AM »
Obscure coachbuilder ?

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2016, 11:12:56 AM »
The body was built by a known coachbuilder.

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2016, 11:13:52 AM »
Vignale ?

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2016, 11:14:16 AM »
Not Vignale.

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2016, 11:15:09 AM »
Allemano?
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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2016, 11:15:55 AM »
Viotti ?

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #15 on: February 16, 2016, 11:18:02 AM »
Allemano
Vignale
Viotti



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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #16 on: February 16, 2016, 11:19:00 AM »
Does it have 4 wheels?
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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #17 on: February 16, 2016, 11:20:24 AM »
Yes.

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #18 on: February 16, 2016, 11:21:20 AM »
Front engine?
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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #19 on: February 16, 2016, 11:26:17 AM »
uhmm...it's not reported in my source, I can only guess, here.

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #20 on: February 16, 2016, 11:33:13 AM »
Related to Abarth?
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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #21 on: February 16, 2016, 11:37:11 AM »
Coachbuilt by Monviso ?

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #22 on: February 16, 2016, 12:29:41 PM »
Not Abarth related and not bodied by Monviso.

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #23 on: February 16, 2016, 12:47:11 PM »
Bespoke engine or based on an existing one ?

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Re: PJ - 714 (Open to anyone but 2)
« Reply #24 on: February 16, 2016, 01:53:14 PM »
Allemano?
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