Cisitalia 202 (Pininfarina), 1947
"Running Sculpture" (Arthur Drexler), first car in the world permanently
displayed in a Museum of Modern Art, namely the MOMA in New York, the
Cisitalia, realised on tubular chassis and manufactured in limited
series with aluminium body welded to a skeleton of fine sheet steel, had
a design which marked a decisive turnpoint of the automotive style.
Cisitalia 202 (Pininfarina), 1947
This is a 1947 Cisitalia, one of 170 production 202s made by the company
between 1947 and 1952. These cars, which were made with many Fiat
components, such as the engine and four-speed gearbox, are considered by
many to be the first of the modern post-war GT sportscars.
Cisitalia 202 (Pininfarina), 1947
This car was shown at the Museum of Modern Art’s famous 1951 exhibition,
"Eight Automobiles." It exemplified the emerging art of aerodynamic
styling.
Cisitalia 202 (Pininfarina), 1947
The seven other cars included the 1930 Mercedes-Benz SS tourer, 1939
Bentley saloon with coachwork by James Young, 1939 Talbot-Lago Figoni
teardrop coupé, 1951 Willys Jeep, 1937 Cord 812 Custom Beverly Sedan,
1948 MG TC, and the 1941 Lincoln Continental coupe.
Cisitalia 202 (Pininfarina), 1947
Cisitalia 202 (Pininfarina), 1947
Cisitalia 202 (Pininfarina), 1947
Cisitalia 202 (Pininfarina), 1947
Cisitalia 202 Gran Sport (Pininfarina), 1947
Cisitalia 202 Gran Sport (Pininfarina), 1947
Cisitalia 202 (Pininfarina), 1947
Cisitalia 202 (Pininfarina), 1947
Cisitalia 202 (Pininfarina), 1947
Cisitalia 202 (Pininfarina), 1947
