Ultra-Rare 1953 Siata 208S 8V Roadster – Raced, Restored & Rarer Than a Ferrari GTO!

Описание: 🔥 1953 Siata 208S 8V Roadster – Rarer Than a Ferrari GTO & Built to Dominate!

This car is rarer than a Ferrari 250 GTO… and Steve McQueen owned one.
Only 35 Siata 208S 8V Roadsters ever rolled out of Italy, each hand-built, impossibly light, and powered by the exotic Fiat 8V engine. In the 1950s, these roadsters weren’t just beautiful—they could run with (and sometimes outrun) the biggest names in sports car racing.
In this episode of Gas and Gears, Dean Kirkland sits down with Dick Messer of the Petersen Automotive Museum to tell the unbelievable story of his 1953 Siata 208S—one that went from being forgotten under a pine tree to becoming a vintage racing champion worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

What You’ll See in This Episode:
🏁 The Discovery – How this Siata was found abandoned, neglected, and covered in pine needles.
⚙ The Resurrection – From a weathered relic to a concours-worthy roadster.
🏆 Racing Legacy – How it carved out a name for itself in historic racing events.
🎬 Hollywood Connection – The Siata 208S Steve McQueen called his own.
💰 From $15K to $800K – The appreciation story every car collector dreams about.
The Siata 208S was built when Italian craftsmanship was at its peak—aluminum bodywork shaped by hand, precision engineering, and a power-to-weight ratio that could embarrass cars with twice the horsepower. The Fiat 8V (“Otto Vu”) V8 was a marvel for its time: compact, light, and capable of pushing the car to speeds that shocked competitors.
While Ferraris and Maseratis grabbed headlines, the Siata was quietly racking up wins and stealing the hearts of those lucky enough to drive one. Today, collectors consider it one of the ultimate “hidden gems” in the world of classic sports cars.

But it wasn’t always a blue-chip collectible. In the early years, the 208S was a tough sell—too expensive for most enthusiasts, too unknown for the mainstream buyer. That exclusivity kept production numbers low, and it’s exactly why they’re so valuable now.

Dick Messer’s personal 208S has seen it all:

High school parking lot envy stories that car guys will relate to instantly.
Vintage racing battles where lightweight agility beat raw horsepower.
Heart-stopping mechanical failures that almost ended its racing career.
And the meticulous rebuild that returned it to its former glory.
Why You Should Watch:
If you love barn finds, rare European classics, hand-built coachwork, or just hearing stories from people who live and breathe vintage racing, this episode is for you. It’s a rare chance to get up close with a car that most enthusiasts will never see in person—let alone hear from the man who raced and restored it.
💬 GIVEAWAY! Like the vintage poster in this episode? Comment "SIATA 8V" below for a chance to win a digital download—ready to print and frame for your garage or office.
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