1957 Dual Motors Dual-Ghia Convertible
- Engine
- 325 cu. in. D500-1 Hemi V8
- Colour
- Bright red
Chassis no. 125 is a 1957 Dual-Ghia convertible, one of approximately 100 built between 1956 and 1958, bodied by Ghia of Turin on a Dodge platform and powered by a 315 cu. in. D500 Hemi V-8. A celebrated Hollywood status symbol of the late 1950s, it passed through a small number of documented owners before undergoing a full restoration to original specification — bright red coachwork with a red and white interior — and was subsequently shown at concours events.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$341,000
- —Auction saleSold US$285,500
- → 2006Private saleDr. Paul Sable and Joseph Morganpartial documentation
Noted Dual-Ghia historians who purchased the car from Pritt and subsequently sold it in 2006.
- 2006 →Private saleThomas Derropartial documentation
Commissioned a full restoration to factory-correct specification, including bright red coachwork with red and white interior; afterward exhibited the car selectively at concours events.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownFrank Prittpartial documentation
Software entrepreneur who acquired six Dual-Ghias, one per child; this example was among that group.
Competition
- —Concours d'elegance appearances (multiple)
Following its restoration under Derro's ownership, the car was shown at a select number of concours d'elegance events; specific venues and dates not stated.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Comprehensive restoration to factory-original specification carried out for Thomas Derro, returning the car to bright red coachwork with a matching red and white interior.
Commissioned by Derro after his 2006 acquisition; described as a full restoration to original condition.
- —Service
Fresh cosmetic detailing and brake system service carried out in preparation for the auction offering.
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