Cisitalia Club of North America
Preserving
Rolling Sculpture
Dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and study of Cisitalia automobiles — the machines that changed automotive design forever.
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Cisitalia Club of North America
Dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and study of Cisitalia automobiles — the machines that changed automotive design forever.
The primary purpose of the Cisitalia Club of North America is to serve as a resource for the restoration, preservation, and study of Cisitalia automobiles.
Whether you are an owner seeking restoration guidance, a collector researching provenance, or an enthusiast captivated by these remarkable machines, the CCNA provides the expertise, documentation, and community to support your passion.
We work closely with the Cisitalia International Club to connect the global community of Cisitalia scholars, restorers, and collectors.
Profiling restoration projects to document essential details for maintaining originality and authenticity in every Cisitalia.
Safeguarding the history, provenance, and physical integrity of surviving Cisitalia automobiles for future generations.
Researching the history, engineering, and artistry behind every model — from the D46 racer to the legendary 202 GT.
“The Cisitalia 202 is rolling sculpture.”
— Arthur Drexler, MoMA Curator, 1951
From a Turin workshop in 1946 to the permanent collection of MoMA — the remarkable journey of Cisitalia.
Cisitalia — Compagnia Industriale Sportiva Italia — was founded in 1946 by Piero Dusio, an industrialist and amateur racing driver in Turin. To realize his vision, Dusio assembled some of the finest talent in the Italian automotive industry, including engineer Dante Giacosa and designer Giovanni Savonuzzi.
The first car produced was the D46 Monoposto, a single-seater racer designed for the newly emerging Formula 2 category. Known for its lightweight construction and superb handling, the D46 quickly made its mark with legendary drivers like Tazio Nuvolari, Alberto Ascari, and Piero Taruffi at the wheel.
In 1947, Pinin Farina created the 202 GT — a car whose handcrafted aluminum body, shaped over wooden forms, was an aesthetic and technical achievement that transformed postwar automobile design. When unveiled at the Villa d'Este Gold Cup show and the Paris Motor Show, it was an immediate sensation.
Only approximately 170 examples were produced between 1947 and 1952, with bodies crafted by Pinin Farina, Vignale, and Stabilimenti Farina. In 1951, the Museum of Modern Art in New York honored the 202 in its groundbreaking "Eight Automobiles" exhibition — the first car ever to enter a museum's permanent collection.
Piero Dusio establishes Cisitalia. The D46 Monoposto debuts at the Valentino circuit on September 3rd.
Nuvolari takes a heroic second place at the Mille Miglia. Pinin Farina unveils the 202 GT coupe.
Ferry Porsche designs the revolutionary Type 360 — mid-engine, four-wheel drive, supercharged flat-12.
The costly 360 project strains the company. Cisitalia enters receivership; Dusio moves to Argentina.
The 202 GT enters the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
A 202 Coupe (S/N 185SC) is displayed at the International Motor Sports Show by Vincent Motorcars.
From single-seat racers to the world's most beautiful coupe — every Cisitalia tells a story.
The single-seater that launched the marque. Built on Fiat-derived mechanicals with a Giacosa-designed chassis, the D46 dominated Italian hillclimbs and circuits. Driven by Nuvolari, Ascari, Taruffi, and other greats.
The masterpiece. Pinin Farina's handcrafted aluminum body revolutionized postwar design. Approximately 170 produced, with variants including the CMM, SMM Nuvolari Spyder, and the MM Aerodynamica.
Bodied by Alfredo Vignale, the 808 XF convertible showcased a more muscular, evolved design language. An exceptionally rare and coveted model among collectors worldwide.
The CCNA is building a comprehensive archive of Cisitalia restoration projects to document the many detail items that are essential for maintaining originality and authenticity.
Restoration of these rare machines requires deep expertise. With only approximately 200 cars ever produced — most with handcrafted aluminum bodies shaped over wooden forms — every detail matters. The club serves as a clearing house for technical knowledge, parts sourcing, and restoration guidance.
We offer items of interest for sale as they become available, and custom fabrication of parts is offered on occasion. Input and questions from fellow enthusiasts are always encouraged.
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Photographs from club members, events, and restoration projects showcasing the timeless beauty of Cisitalia automobiles.
