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1937 Fiat 508 Balilla for sale

€18,450

Milan, Italy

Mileage
40,500 km
Gearbox
Manual
First registration
1937

1937 Fiat 508 Balilla for Sale in Italy

This Fiat 508 Balilla was first registered in February 1937 and is offered by Magni & Carnevale Motors in Milan, Italy, as a car for collectors. It is a two-door saloon with four seats, painted in bordeaux with black wings, over beige cloth upholstery, and the dealer quotes 40,500 km.

The 508 Balilla was unveiled at the Milan motor show on 12 April 1932 and built at Lingotto until 1937, about 113,000 cars in all. It was meant to bring some of the qualities of a larger car to a modestly priced one, and it was also assembled under licence in France, Germany, Poland and Czechoslovakia. Its name recalls the Genoese boy hero of 1746.

Like all 508s it uses a front-mounted 995 cm³ side-valve four-cylinder engine driving the rear wheels. The 1934 update, the 508 B, raised output to 24 PS at 3,500 rpm, added a fourth gear and brought a more rounded saloon body; top speed is about 85 km/h.

The dealer highlights the construction of the period: a steel ladder frame with side members and cross members, separate from the body, rigid axles front and rear on transverse and longitudinal leaf springs, and mechanical drum brakes on all four wheels, worked by rods. The photographs show the chrome Balilla grille, the spare wheel on the tail and the original cloth door panels.

Technical Information

Powertrain

Transmission
Manual
Exterior
Bordeaux
Interior
Beige cloth

Further details

Fuel type
Petrol
Power quoted by the dealer
24 PS (18 kW)
Engine capacity
995 cc
Cylinders
4
First registered
February 1937
Mileage quoted by the dealer
40,500 km
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Doors
2
Seats
4
Gears
4

Equipment

Points highlighted by the dealer 3

  • Steel ladder frame with side members and cross members
  • Rigid-axle suspension with transverse and longitudinal leaf springs
  • Mechanical drum brakes on all four wheels

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Fiat 508 Balilla in the European market

Is this Fiat priced above or below the European market?

At €18,450, it sits below the median of €38,000 for the 7 Fiat advertised in Europe in 2026. 0% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Fiat be bought in Italy and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Milan, Italy. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How does the mileage of this Fiat compare?

40,500 km recorded, against a median of 40,500 km across the Fiat advertised in Europe in 2026. It sits on the median. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Fiat are priced closest to this one?

a 1973 car in the Netherlands at €23,750, and a 1968 car in the Netherlands at €24,500. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Fiat 508 Balilla, and how does a purchase work?

Magni & Carnevale Motors, a professional dealer in Milan, Italy. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Fiat 508 Balilla be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Milan, Italy, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

Is this Fiat 508 Balilla still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Magni & Carnevale Motors before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

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