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Moretti 1500 E.G.T. Golden Arrow

1959Coachwork by Moretti

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1959
Body style
Coupé
Engine
Inline-4
Type
Limited

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original list price
ITL 2,592,000 1960 · Italy
Latest recorded sale
Not documented
Price details & sale history ↗

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Moretti 1500 Golden Arrow made its highly anticipated debut at the 1959 Turin Auto Salon, capturing attention with its elegant yet dynamic design. Crafted by the legendary Giovanni Michelotti, this remarkable vehicle embodied the spirit of late-1950s Italian automotive innovation, where style and performance went hand in hand. As a boutique automaker, Moretti was known for producing refined, limited-production vehicles that blended exclusivity with cutting-edge design, and the Golden Arrow was no exception. Michelotti’s design for the Golden Arrow showcased sleek, aerodynamic lines, a low-slung profile, and sculpted details that emphasized both elegance and sportiness. The car’s refined proportions and carefully crafted styling made it stand out among its contemporaries, solidifying Moretti’s reputation as a builder of sophisticated and beautifully designed automobiles. To complement the coupé version, Moretti also introduced a Spider variant of the Golden Arrow, catering to those who desired open-top motoring and an even more engaging driving experience. This convertible model maintained the same sleek design language but offered an added sense of freedom and excitement on the road. Though Moretti was a relatively small manufacturer compared to Italian giants like Ferrari and Maserati, its vehicles were highly regarded for their craftsmanship, attention to detail, and innovative designs. The 1500 Golden Arrow was a testament to this philosophy, combining striking aesthetics with technical refinement. Today, the Moretti 1500 Golden Arrow remains a rare and highly coveted collector’s item. Its limited production, association with Michelotti, and the sheer beauty of its design make it an enduring symbol of Italian automotive artistry. Whether in coupé or Spider form, the Golden Arrow continues to be admired by enthusiasts and historians alike, representing a golden era of bespoke Italian car manufacturing.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-4

Design & manufacture

Designer · Documented
Giovanni Michelotti
Coachbuilder / Manufacturer / Body Builder · Documented
Moretti

05 / VALUE

Value & price history

Original price & purchase history

Market
Italy
Price date
1960

Auction & sale history

Date Venue Chassis Record Status Amount
1960 Model-level · chassis not verified Asking price Candidate · Asking ITL 2,592,000

Market observations describe documented transactions, estimates or offers. They are not themselves a current valuation of the vehicle.

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

41° Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile – Torino General · legacy_preserved
Date
1959
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.

Torino General · From the historical archive
Date
1959
Chassis
General

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Archivio Storico Giovanni Michelotti — elenco vetture www.archiviostoricomichelotti.it Designer official archive
Ruoteclassiche — Giovanni Moretti ruoteclassiche.quattroruote.it Major specialist automotive press
Automobile-Catalog — Moretti 1500 EGT Golden Arrow www.automobile-catalog.com Specialist model catalogue

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history3 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Torino

  2. Unassigned chassis · Auction

    Auction · Asking · ITL 2,592,000

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