Giovanni Michelotti
Designer · Attributed
Attribution at design programme / family level; no chassis-specific design document established.
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Explore record ↗1954Coachwork by Moretti
THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Designer · Attributed
Attribution at design programme / family level; no chassis-specific design document established.
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Explore record ↗PRICE & SALES RECORD
01 / THE STORY
This Moretti 750 Alger Le Cap is the last survivor of a 5 units made in pre-series by Moretti. The Alger Le Cap was often the subject of publications on automotive history texts and in 1954 it was displayed with full honors, at the Fiat stand at the Turin Motor Show. The mass production reached a total of 200 cars and today only 4 other cars in the world are registered. This model has some features not present in the standard model, such as the front frieze of the oversized grille, the aluminum steering box, the rear lights with flat gem, the 4 instead of 5-hole wheels and a 30 horsepower-powered engine (instead of the 27 of the series cars). The history of this car is absolutely original and fascinating. Immediately after its purchase, it was occasionally used by its owner who, after some time put it away, semi-forgotten under a roof of his villa. About four years ago, thanks to some demolition works carried out by the heirs of the villa, the Moretti 750 Alger Le Cap came to light again, dusty but intact. It had in fact been walled up for many years under the canopy which, however, preserved its originality and value. Photo courtesy of Ruote da Sogno.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
05 / VALUE
| Date | Venue | Chassis | Record | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2021 | Finarte | Model-level · chassis not verified | Auction estimate | Unsold | EUR 60,000–75,000 |
| 26 Sep 2015 | Galleria Pananti Casa d'Aste | Model-level · chassis not verified | Auction estimate | Unsold | EUR 55,000–70,000 |
Market observations describe documented transactions, estimates or offers. They are not themselves a current valuation of the vehicle.
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Knowledge event_record_key AP54-MORETTI-ALGER-1954
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Finarte — 1954 Moretti 750 Alger-Le Cap www.finarte.it | Auction documented provenance |
| Automobile-Catalog — Moretti 750 Alger-Le Cap www.automobile-catalog.com | Specialist model catalogue |
| Pananti — Moretti 750 Alger-Le Cap www.pananti.com | Auction historical summary |
10 / CONNECTED HISTORY
THE CONVERSATION
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