Atalanta

Atalanta
ATALANTA 1½-LITRE/2-LITRE

2-seater sports, 2-seater drophead coupé.

Ultra-expensive hand built sports car with X-braced, all-independently sprung frame (horizontal coils rear), three-speed Warner dual overdrive 'box (with four-speed Cotal option), and hydraulic brakes working in 16ins elektron drums. Engines of Gough (Frazer Nash) design with eight-plug head, twin carbs, magneto: superchargers available. Mid 1939 saw 1.6-litre engine (a one off?).

Technical Specifications
Engine
1496cc/1650cc/1996cc (S4 OC)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1937 to 1939
Number produced
20 approx all types
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