FERRARINA ASA 1000 GT SPYDER FIBRA DI VETRO VERDE METALLIZZATO INT.PELLE BEIGE PASSAPORTO ASI 6.1 PASSAPORTO FIVA FATTO CONCORSO D,ELEGANZA VILLA D,ESTE PREMIATA PUBBLICATA SU RIVISTE DEL SETTORE AMERICA GIAPPONE EUROPA INVIO PHOTO
ASA 1000 G.T. SPYDER ORIGINALE UNIPROPIETARIO PASSAPORTO ASI 6.1 E FIVA MODELLO UNICO.
IN POSSESSO DI LIBRETTI ORIGINALI DI USO E MANUTENZIONE ED HARD TOP.
1966 ASA 1000 GT Spyder
# Chassis 10011036
#Unique styling modified by Anderloni / Carrozzeria Touring
# last production model
#1 of circa 3 remaining original examples
# Highest possible award for originality 6.1 ASI
# 1 owner from new
FIVA N° 021117
ASI N° 10015
One of 3 surviving examples and universally acclaimed as the most original extant.
The A.S.A 1000 GT was evolved from a concept for a
small Ferrari in 1959. Eventually the rights for the
design were transferred to Auto costruzioni Societa
per Azioni, which was organised to produce the small
GT. Under the shapely Giugiaro designed Bertone body
was a chassis and engine by Giotto Bizzarini. Up front
it was supported by tubular wishbones and coil
springs, with a live rear axle and semi-elliptical
leaf springs following. The jewel of an engine was a
dohc four-cylinder unit displacing 1032 cubic
centimetres and producing approximately 96 horsepower
through a pair of Weber carburettors. This may not
sound like much but, but in 1962 when the ASA was
announced the 1798cc MGB only generated 95 hp and the
base 1290cc Alfa Romeo Giulietta pumped out 91 hp.
Compared to cars with similar engine displacement
there was little comparison.
The lovely crackle-finished twin-cam four was mated to
a slick four speed transmission and like the best
Italian engines the little twin-cam was born to rev.
It was made for winding secondary roads, where its
sound and feel was more significant than its actual
speed.
The interior leaves no doubt that the ASA 1000 GT is a
true drivers car. The Nardi steering wheel offers a
clear view of the large Jaeger tachometer, speedometer
and five auxiliary gauges. With comfortable bucket
seats and a roomy, well finished cockpit, it was clear
that this was not an inexpensive car. Price proved to
be the primary obstacle that faced this supremely
competent automobile. In 1964, the price was
approaching $6000 dollars in the States. Not only was
this tremendously expensive for a one-litre car in
1964, it was several hundred dollars more than a new
Jaguar E-Type and about the same price as the brutally
fast A.C. Cobra.
By 1967, the venture was terminated with fewer than
100 cars having been built. The exceptional example we are proud to offer today is
one of these three remaining spiders and is widely
regarded as the most original example in existence.
Chassis 10011036 was the first ASA spyder built,
the factory prototype and as such has styling details
such as the front lights that are different
from earlier production spyders. It has been owned by the same owner since
new and carries its original Como black registration
number. A.S.I, the Italian Historic Motoring Body
awarded the car with 6.1 points, the highest possible
accolade for originality. The spider has been driven
sparingly during its life and this explains how 47
years later, this thoroughbred sports car still wears
its original paint and upholstery.
In 2003 this car appeared at the famous Villa D'Este
Concourse Elegance where it was awarded for its
original condition. The engine was fully rebuilt in 2005
and is still running in and car has recently returned for its
first service where the following additional work was carried
at a cost of 7000 Euros. (car accompanied by supporting invoices).
include a head conversion to take green fuel, re-bushed
suspension, new clutch, starter motor, original exhaust system
and tyres.
Recently checked over mechanically and without doubt
the most authentic ASA 1000 GT we have ever come ac
cross, this is a car for the connoisseur: one owner
from new, low mileage, ultra original and to the
ultimate specification. It's hard not what to see what
see what makes this 'time warp' car unique.
Accompanied with its original hardtop (unrestored), A.S.I and FIVA
paperwork, this represented an unmissable opportunity
to acquire what is regarded as possibly the finest
small-displacement GT of the postwar era.
The car has featured recently in the Italian magazine
Automobilismo D’Epoca, NAVI a Japaense lifestyle magazine,
Autoweek by Jonathan A.Stein and the famous ASA marque history by
Franco Varisco.
One family owner from new - Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance prize winner
The ASA 1000 GT was evolved from a concept for a small Ferrari in 1959. Eventually the rights for the design were transferred to Auto Costruzioni Societa Per Azioni, or ASA for short, which was organised to produce the small GT. Under the shapely Giugiaro designed Bertone body was a chassis and engine by the great Giotto Bizzarini. Suspension was by tubular wishbones and coil springs at the front with a semi-elliptical leaf sprung live rear axle. The jewel of an engine was a double overhead camshaft four-cylinder unit displacing 1,032cc and producing approximately 91bhp at 6,800rpm via a pair of Weber carburettors. This may not sound like much but the contemporary 1,798cc MGB only generated 95bhp and the base 1,290cc Alfa Romeo Giulietta pumped out 92bhp; against cars with a similar engine displacement there was no comparison.
Mated to a slick four speed transmission, the lovely little, crackle-finished, twin-cam' four, like the best Italian engine, was born to rev. It was made for winding secondary roads, where its sound and feel were more significant than its actual speed. The interior leaves no doubt that the ASA 1000 GT is a true driver's car, with the Nardi steering wheel offering a clear view of the large Jaeger tachometer, speedometer and five auxiliary gauges. Add comfortable bucket seats and a roomy, well finished cockpit and it was clear that this was not an inexpensive car. Indeed, price proved to be the primary obstacle that faced this supremely competent automobile. In 1964, it was approaching $6,000 dollars in America. Not only was this tremendously expensive for a one litre car in 1964, it was several hundred dollars more than a new Jaguar E Type and about the same price as the brutally fast AC Cobra. As a result, the venture was terminated in 1967 with fewer than 100 cars having been built, eleven of which were officially produced in Spider form according to factory records and of these a mere five survive today including the prototype.
This exceptional example we are proud to offer is not only one of these five remaining spyders but also that prototype, and it is widely regarded as the most original in existence. Chassis 10011036 has been in the same ownership from new and carries its original Como black registration number. ASI, the Italian historic motoring body, awarded the car with 6.1 points, the highest possible accolade for originality. The spyder has been driven sparingly during its life and this explains how, 47 years later, this thoroughbred sports car still has its original paint and upholstery.
In 2003 this car, finished in light metallic green with tan interior, appeared at the famous Villa D'Este Concourse d'Elegance where it was awarded for its original condition. The engine has recently been fully rebuilt and the whole car, which has just returned from its first service, has been checked over mechanically. Without doubt this is the most authentic ASA 1000 GT Coys has ever come across, a car for the connoisseur: one owner from new, low mileage, ultra original and to the ultimate specification. It's hard not to see what makes this 'time warp' car unique. Accompanied by its original hard top, ASI and FIVA paperwork, this represents an un-missable opportunity to acquire what is regarded as possibly the finest small `displacement GT of the post-war era.
ASA 1000 G.T. SPYDER ORIGINALE UNIPROPIETARIO PASSAPORTO ASI 6.1 E FIVA MODELLO UNICO.
IN POSSESSO DI LIBRETTI ORIGINALI DI USO E MANUTENZIONE ED HARD TOP.
1966 ASA 1000 GT Spyder
# Chassis 10011036
#Unique styling modified by Anderloni / Carrozzeria Touring
# last production model
#1 of circa 3 remaining original examples
# Highest possible award for originality 6.1 ASI
# 1 owner from new
FIVA N° 021117
ASI N° 10015
One of 3 surviving examples and universally acclaimed as the most original extant.
The A.S.A 1000 GT was evolved from a concept for a
small Ferrari in 1959. Eventually the rights for the
design were transferred to Auto costruzioni Societa
per Azioni, which was organised to produce the small
GT. Under the shapely Giugiaro designed Bertone body
was a chassis and engine by Giotto Bizzarini. Up front
it was supported by tubular wishbones and coil
springs, with a live rear axle and semi-elliptical
leaf springs following. The jewel of an engine was a
dohc four-cylinder unit displacing 1032 cubic
centimetres and producing approximately 96 horsepower
through a pair of Weber carburettors. This may not
sound like much but, but in 1962 when the ASA was
announced the 1798cc MGB only generated 95 hp and the
base 1290cc Alfa Romeo Giulietta pumped out 91 hp.
Compared to cars with similar engine displacement
there was little comparison.
The lovely crackle-finished twin-cam four was mated to
a slick four speed transmission and like the best
Italian engines the little twin-cam was born to rev.
It was made for winding secondary roads, where its
sound and feel was more significant than its actual
speed.
The interior leaves no doubt that the ASA 1000 GT is a
true drivers car. The Nardi steering wheel offers a
clear view of the large Jaeger tachometer, speedometer
and five auxiliary gauges. With comfortable bucket
seats and a roomy, well finished cockpit, it was clear
that this was not an inexpensive car. Price proved to
be the primary obstacle that faced this supremely
competent automobile. In 1964, the price was
approaching $6000 dollars in the States. Not only was
this tremendously expensive for a one-litre car in
1964, it was several hundred dollars more than a new
Jaguar E-Type and about the same price as the brutally
fast A.C. Cobra.
By 1967, the venture was terminated with fewer than
100 cars having been built. The exceptional example we are proud to offer today is
one of these three remaining spiders and is widely
regarded as the most original example in existence.
Chassis 10011036 was the first ASA spyder built,
the factory prototype and as such has styling details
such as the front lights that are different
from earlier production spyders. It has been owned by the same owner since
new and carries its original Como black registration
number. A.S.I, the Italian Historic Motoring Body
awarded the car with 6.1 points, the highest possible
accolade for originality. The spider has been driven
sparingly during its life and this explains how 47
years later, this thoroughbred sports car still wears
its original paint and upholstery.
In 2003 this car appeared at the famous Villa D'Este
Concourse Elegance where it was awarded for its
original condition. The engine was fully rebuilt in 2005
and is still running in and car has recently returned for its
first service where the following additional work was carried
at a cost of 7000 Euros. (car accompanied by supporting invoices).
include a head conversion to take green fuel, re-bushed
suspension, new clutch, starter motor, original exhaust system
and tyres.
Recently checked over mechanically and without doubt
the most authentic ASA 1000 GT we have ever come ac
cross, this is a car for the connoisseur: one owner
from new, low mileage, ultra original and to the
ultimate specification. It's hard not what to see what
see what makes this 'time warp' car unique.
Accompanied with its original hardtop (unrestored), A.S.I and FIVA
paperwork, this represented an unmissable opportunity
to acquire what is regarded as possibly the finest
small-displacement GT of the postwar era.
The car has featured recently in the Italian magazine
Automobilismo D’Epoca, NAVI a Japaense lifestyle magazine,
Autoweek by Jonathan A.Stein and the famous ASA marque history by
Franco Varisco.
One family owner from new - Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance prize winner
The ASA 1000 GT was evolved from a concept for a small Ferrari in 1959. Eventually the rights for the design were transferred to Auto Costruzioni Societa Per Azioni, or ASA for short, which was organised to produce the small GT. Under the shapely Giugiaro designed Bertone body was a chassis and engine by the great Giotto Bizzarini. Suspension was by tubular wishbones and coil springs at the front with a semi-elliptical leaf sprung live rear axle. The jewel of an engine was a double overhead camshaft four-cylinder unit displacing 1,032cc and producing approximately 91bhp at 6,800rpm via a pair of Weber carburettors. This may not sound like much but the contemporary 1,798cc MGB only generated 95bhp and the base 1,290cc Alfa Romeo Giulietta pumped out 92bhp; against cars with a similar engine displacement there was no comparison.
Mated to a slick four speed transmission, the lovely little, crackle-finished, twin-cam' four, like the best Italian engine, was born to rev. It was made for winding secondary roads, where its sound and feel were more significant than its actual speed. The interior leaves no doubt that the ASA 1000 GT is a true driver's car, with the Nardi steering wheel offering a clear view of the large Jaeger tachometer, speedometer and five auxiliary gauges. Add comfortable bucket seats and a roomy, well finished cockpit and it was clear that this was not an inexpensive car. Indeed, price proved to be the primary obstacle that faced this supremely competent automobile. In 1964, it was approaching $6,000 dollars in America. Not only was this tremendously expensive for a one litre car in 1964, it was several hundred dollars more than a new Jaguar E Type and about the same price as the brutally fast AC Cobra. As a result, the venture was terminated in 1967 with fewer than 100 cars having been built, eleven of which were officially produced in Spider form according to factory records and of these a mere five survive today including the prototype.
This exceptional example we are proud to offer is not only one of these five remaining spyders but also that prototype, and it is widely regarded as the most original in existence. Chassis 10011036 has been in the same ownership from new and carries its original Como black registration number. ASI, the Italian historic motoring body, awarded the car with 6.1 points, the highest possible accolade for originality. The spyder has been driven sparingly during its life and this explains how, 47 years later, this thoroughbred sports car still has its original paint and upholstery.
In 2003 this car, finished in light metallic green with tan interior, appeared at the famous Villa D'Este Concourse d'Elegance where it was awarded for its original condition. The engine has recently been fully rebuilt and the whole car, which has just returned from its first service, has been checked over mechanically. Without doubt this is the most authentic ASA 1000 GT Coys has ever come across, a car for the connoisseur: one owner from new, low mileage, ultra original and to the ultimate specification. It's hard not to see what makes this 'time warp' car unique. Accompanied by its original hard top, ASI and FIVA paperwork, this represents an un-missable opportunity to acquire what is regarded as possibly the finest small `displacement GT of the post-war era.