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Nardi 750 LM Motto

1954Coachwork by Motto

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1954
Body style
Barchetta
Type
One-off
Production
1

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 Nardi Crosley 750 Motto (1954) was coachbuilt by Motto on a GILCO chassis. The development of the Nardi Crosley 750 was part of a broader trend in the postwar automotive industry, where compact and efficient vehicles gained popularity due to economic conditions. The collaboration between Nardi and Motto allowed for a unique interpretation of the small car concept, emphasizing lightweight construction and innovative design solutions. The coachbuilding process for the Nardi Crosley 750 involved meticulous attention to proportions and aerodynamics, with Motto employing advanced techniques in body construction. The design featured a streamlined silhouette that reduced drag and improved fuel efficiency, a crucial factor for cars in this category. The aesthetic context of the time favored functional yet stylish designs, and the 750 reflected this through its clean lines and practical layout.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production
1
Production type
One-off
Mechanical platform
Nardi/GILCO 750 racing chassis
Construction features · Legacy attribution
Gilco Chassis

Engine & performance

Specification notes
TECH 2026-09-21 — Le Mans competition documentation identifies the 1954 Nardi 750 LM as a Motto-bodied barchetta on Nardi/GILCO racing-chassis context with Crosley 0.7-litre engine. Chassis architecture is structured; displacement is left unrounded.

Design & manufacture

Manufacturer · Documented
Nardi
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Motto

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

36° Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile – Torino General · Source Reported
Date
21 Apr 1954
Chassis
General
Venue
Torino Esposizioni / Palazzo delle Esposizioni · Torino

Matched at model level to MOT-NARDI-CROSLEY-750-1954. No chassis number inferred. NO_AUTO_INHERIT.

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
LM24 Database – Nardi 750 LM, Le Mans 1954 www.lm24database.org Competition archive

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records

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