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Siata 300BC

1952 — Italy

Post-War (1946-1959)ItalianRacing Heritage
Engine747 cc
DrivetrainRWD

Siata 300BC

Siata (Società Italiana Auto Trasformazioni Accessori) was founded in 1926 and specialized in tuning and building sports cars based on Fiat mechanicals. The 300BC featured extensively modified Fiat 500C components with a lightweight aluminum body designed for racing. The designation '300' referred to its 300-kilometer competition focus, while 'BC' indicated Barchetta Corsa (racing boat-tail). These cars achieved remarkable success in Italian hillclimbs and sports car races despite their tiny displacement. Production was extremely limited, with fewer than 30 examples believed built.