THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1957–1959
- Body style
- Coupé
- Engine
- Inline-4
- Type
- Limited
- Displacement
- 747 cc
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original list price
- ITL 990,000 1956 · Italy
- Latest recorded sale
- EUR 33,000 2021-12-11 · Aste BolaffiRecorded sale of an example of this model.
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Moretti 750 Tour De Monde stands as a testament to the craftsmanship and ambition of Giovanni Moretti, founder of Moretti Motors. Established in 1925, the company reflected Moretti’s dream of producing high-quality cars under his sole management. Driven by passion and precision, Moretti’s vehicles quickly gained a reputation for excellence. A significant moment in the company’s history came in the early 1950s when two journalists undertook an extraordinary journey in a Moretti 600 Giardinetta. This remarkable adventure, dubbed the “Tour du Monde,” spanned an impressive 120,000 kilometers across the globe between 1952 and 1955. Confident in the durability and performance of his engineering, Moretti sealed the engine of the vehicle before the journey began. The Giardinetta not only completed the grueling event but did so with ease, cementing the brand’s reputation for reliability and endurance. To celebrate this historic achievement, Moretti unveiled the Moretti 750 Tour De Monde at the 1957 Turin Motor Show. Designed as both a tribute to the journalists’ daring feat and a showcase of Moretti’s engineering expertise, the 750 Tour De Monde featured advanced mechanics and a sleek, elegant design that encapsulated the brand’s ethos. Powered by a refined 750cc engine, the car combined performance, efficiency, and reliabilityqualities that Moretti Motors had become synonymous with. The Tour De Monde was more than just a car; it was a symbol of the adventurous spirit and meticulous engineering that defined Moretti Motors. It embodied the ambition to conquer new challenges and push boundaries, appealing to customers who sought both functionality and flair. Although Moretti Motors eventually faded from prominence, the legacy of the 750 Tour De Monde remains a shining example of the company’s golden eraa period when Moretti’s vision for excellence translated into vehicles that could literally go the distance.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
- Production from
- 1957
- Production to
- 1959
- Production notes
- Model introduction is retained at 1957; exact mapped Coupés 2833, 2958 and 3075 are documented as 1959 cars. Do not canonicalize the legacy 150-unit claim. Physical builder remains Ghia/Moretti unresolved.
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-4
- Displacement
- 747 cc
- Transmission
- 4-speed manual
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Specification notes
- Confidence detail moved from confidence: high_designer_model_identity_medium_builder_count | SOURCE/TECH 2026-09-23 — only invariants common to the documented 1957 Turismo and Gran Turismo versions are structured. Power, torque and top speed remain blank because they differ by version; builder/count/chassis guards remain unchanged.
Dimensions & accommodation
- Wheelbase
- 2,000 mm
- Length
- 3,600 mm
- Width
- 1,500 mm
- Height
- 1,350 mm
- Doors
- 2
Individual vehicle
- Documented chassis
3 chassis
- 2958
- 2833
- 3075
Design & manufacture
- Designer · Documented
- Giovanni Michelotti
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Moretti
05 / VALUE
Value & price history
Original price & purchase history
- Market
- Italy
- Price date
- 1956
Recorded sale history
USD · 3 recorded sales
- Last sale
- USD 22,56417 Aug 2007
- Highest sale
- USD 22,5643 recorded sales
- Average sale
- USD 13,755Completed sales only
RECORDED SALES
Recorded sale history
USD
Recorded sale history
USD · 3 dated salesEach point is a completed sale with its own date, in chronological order. Dates are positioned by calendar time, with approximate placement when only a year or month is documented. The connecting line shows observed sales prices in this currency, not an appreciation index: transactions may concern different chassis and specifications. Factory prices and unsold estimates are excluded.
EUR · 2 recorded sales
- Last sale
- EUR 33,00011 Dec 2021
- Highest sale
- EUR 35,6502 recorded sales
- Average sale
- EUR 34,325Completed sales only
RECORDED SALES
Recorded sale history
EUR
Recorded sale history
EUR · 2 dated salesEach point is a completed sale with its own date, in chronological order. Dates are positioned by calendar time, with approximate placement when only a year or month is documented. The connecting line shows observed sales prices in this currency, not an appreciation index: transactions may concern different chassis and specifications. Factory prices and unsold estimates are excluded.
Auction & sale history
Showing 6 most recent of 7 market records. Expand to see the full history, including estimates and unsold lots.
| Date | Venue | Chassis | Record | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2021 | Aste Bolaffi | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | EUR 33,000 |
| 9 Feb 2008 | Bonhams | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | EUR 35,650 |
| 17 Aug 2007 | Bonhams | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | USD 22,564 |
| 19 Aug 2005 | Kruse Auctions | Model-level · chassis not verified | Auction | Unsold | USD 15,000 |
| 29 Jan 2005 | Russo and Steele | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | USD 9,900 |
| 18 Jan 2002 | RM Auctions / attribution conflict | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | USD 8,800 |
| 1956 | Model-level · chassis not verified | Asking price | Candidate · Asking | ITL 990,000 |
Market observations describe documented transactions, estimates or offers. They are not themselves a current valuation of the vehicle.
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
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08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Archivio Storico Michelotti — Moretti 750 TDM Coupé www.archiviostoricomichelotti.it | Designer archive |
| Automobile-Catalog — 1957 Moretti 750 Tour du Monde Coupé full range www.automobile-catalog.com | Specialist model specification catalogue |
| Automobile-Catalog — 1957 Moretti 750 Tour du Monde Coupé Turismo www.automobile-catalog.com | Specialist model specification catalogue |
| Automobile-Catalog — 1957 Moretti 750 Tour du Monde Coupé Gran Turismo www.automobile-catalog.com | Specialist model specification catalogue |












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