1957 Dual Ghia Convertible

145roadUnited States

Engine: Dodge V8
Colour: Bronze

The Dual-Ghia was born when Detroit trucking entrepreneur Eugene Casaroll acquired rights to Chrysler's Dodge Firearrow show-car design and partnered with Ghia of Turin to produce a hand-built convertible combining an American Dodge V-8 with Italian coachwork. Fewer than 100 were built between 1956 and 1958, making them among the most exclusive American automobiles of their era. Chassis 145, believed California-delivered, passed through several documented owners before receiving a concours-standard restoration in a period-correct bronze finish with correct red leather interior.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$417,500
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Graham Enterprises
partial documentation
Los Angeles-based company whose principal was reportedly connected to the music recording business; ownership traceable from the 1970s.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Robert Irving Moe
partial documentation
Held the car for an extended period and was recognized by specialists in Dual-Ghia history as a documented owner.
Date unknownPrivate sale
Collector in the American Southwest
partial documentation
Prominent collector with a strong reputation for high-caliber restorations; commissioned the concours-level restoration to a period-correct bronze finish with red leather interior.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
Full concours-grade restoration carried out to an exceptional standard. A period-accurate bronze paint colour was selected following research into an original factory letter held at the Detroit Public Library. The interior was re-trimmed in bright red leather in the correct original pattern, and correct components were sourced with guidance from Dual-Ghia historian Dr. Paul Sable.
Dr. Paul Sable, author of the Automobile Quarterly history of the Dual-Ghia, was consulted to verify parts accuracy. The car has been carefully preserved in its restored state since completion.

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