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Moretti Cita Cabriolet

1946Coachwork by Moretti

Moretti Cita Cabriolet

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1946
Body style
Cabriolet
Engine
Inline-2
Type
Limited

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Moretti Cita Cabriolet was a charming and innovative microcar introduced by the Italian manufacturer Moretti in the post-war era. Initially presented as a prototype in 1946, the Cita was a compact vehicle designed to cater to the needs of a growing market for affordable, small cars in Italy. The production of the Cita began the following year, marking the start of a moderate commercial success for Moretti. This was followed by the release of other models, such as the 600 and 750, which further solidified the company’s position in the microcar segment. The Moretti Cita stood out for its high level of craftsmanship, which was a hallmark of the brand. Despite its small size, it offered a remarkable level of finish, with attention to detail seen in both the exterior and interior design. It was available in multiple body configurations, including sedan, coupé, spider, and station wagon variants, allowing customers to choose a model that best suited their needs and preferences. The Cabriolet version of the Cita offered an open-air driving experience, making it a particularly popular choice for those seeking a fun and stylish vehicle for leisurely drives. The Cita was powered by a small engine, typically under 750cc, which suited the car’s lightweight and compact design. Although it was not a high-performance car, the Cita was praised for its efficiency, reliability, and charming aesthetics. Overall, the Moretti Cita Cabriolet was a significant part of Italy’s post-war automotive scene, offering a glimpse of the future of microcars with its versatile body styles and impressive finish. It remains a classic example of Italian automotive design from the mid-20th century, representing the blend of functionality and style that defined many Italian cars of the era.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited
Production notes
The Cita Cabriolet variant is documented, but its exact chronology is not stable across available sources: AutoMoretti places a Berlina/Cabriolet presentation in 1945; other histories place the prototype in 1946 and production from 1947; a surviving 1949 Cabriolet is documented. Canonical year intentionally left open rather than forcing 1946.

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-2

Design & manufacture

Designer · Candidate
Mario Revelli di Beaumont
Coachbuilder / Manufacturer / Body Builder · Documented
Moretti

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.

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
Automobile-Catalog – Moretti La Cita catalogue www.automobile-catalog.com Specialist vehicle catalogue
AutoMoretti – Storia della Moretti www.automoretti.com Specialist marque archive
Classic.com – 1949 Moretti Cita 350 Cabriolet market record www.classic.com Market vehicle record

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