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.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 1 photographs
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 |
|---|---|
| LM24 Database – Nardi 750 LM, Le Mans 1954 www.lm24database.org | Competition archive |











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