Dugu 17; 1934 Fiat 508 Balilla Spider; Coppa D'Oro, Red

The 508 Balilla was a compact car designed and developed by Fiat in 1932. It was, effectively, the replacement of the Fiat 509, although production of the earlier model had ceased back in 1929. It had a three-speed transmission (increased to four in 1934), seated four, and had a top speed of about 50 mph (80 km/h). It sold for 10,800 lire (or 8,300 2005 euro). About 113,000 were produced.

This diecast model is by Dugu of Italy, sourced from Wessex Auction Rooms in November 2019