Specifications
| Engine | 4 cylinder, 1800 |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual |
| Body Work | Tourer |
| Colour | Green |
| Interior | Black |
| Trim | Leather |
| Wheels | Wire Spoke |
| Brakes | Rear Drum |
Description
Following the First World War, the 'Societa Gio.Ansaldo &C' was looking for new ways to utilise its excess manufacturing plants, built up to support the military need. They decided to use the Turin plant (then part of the aircraft manufacturing section of the company), to produce automobiles (1918), the first production car leaving the plant the following year. The first models were known as the 4A and 4B, followed in 1922 by the 4C. All used an 1846cc in-line four-cylinder engine (the 4C developing 35bhp). The 4C was built on a chassis available in two lengths, for torpedo, spider (only short chassis) and six-seat coupe (only long chassis) bodies. A sport version, the 4CS, powered by a 2-litre four cylinder with overhead valves, included a young Nuvolari amongst its drivers. Over the next few years Ansaldo produced various other models, but like many other companies at that time, the economic recession spelt the end for the company. From 1930 the company merged, changed hands and concluded various other deals to keep production going until the last cars were produced in 1936.
