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1962

ni ’60, lungo le corniche del- Practical but also fun, you would come across these
facili, metà veicoli di servi- easy and elegant cars in the 1960s, on the cliff roads of
Basata sulla meccanica del- the French Riviera. Based on the mechanics of the Dau-
ò vantare una carrozzeria di phine, the Floride has an Italian-designed body that
na proposta stilistica di Vir- was inspired by a stylistic proposal by Virgil Exner for
nata da Pietro Frua. Presen- Ghia, subsequently refined by Pietro Frua. Following its
958 viene venduta anche in unveiling at the 1958 Paris Motor Show, it was marketed
presentata dall’icona fran- in the USA, where it was called Caravelle and promot-
emplare fu donato a Grace ed by iconic French actress Brigitte Bardot. Grace Kelly
collezione del Principe Ra- was given one, and it was part of the Prince Ranieri’s
nni. Fu realizzata in coupé 2 collection in Monaco for many years. It was produced
i successivamente cabriolet in several versions: a two-seater coupé, a two-seater
semplare offerto in vendita, convertible, and subsequently a 2+2 convertible, also in
al suo primo proprietario di a version with a hardtop. The car being offered for sale,
per i successivi 40 anni. Nel an S, was delivered new to its first owner in Sondrio,
prietario, una carrozzeria di with whom it remained for the next 40 years. In 2012, it
o ed attuale. Conservata in was sold to a coachbuilder from Omegna, and in 2016
atura di vernice nella giusta to its third and current owner. Many components are
. preserved, and the car has received a light re-spray in
the correct color. The interiors are original.

AUTO E MOTO CLASSICHE
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