Morelli | |
Foundation: | Ferrara, Italy |
Founder: | Gino Morelli, Nino Morelli, Rolando Morelli |
Location City: | Ferrara |
Location Country: | Italy |
Location: | Via Otello Putinati 16 |
Industry: | Automotive |
Services: | automotive design, coachbuilding |
Morelli was an Italian coachbuilder based in Ferrara. Founded by brothers Gino and Nino Morelli, the company was active in the 1950s and the 1960s, building primarily Aluminum bodies for OSCA. Of the 200 cars produced by OSCA, about 80 were MT4 models. Of the MT4 models, 40 Spiders were built by Morelli. All five OSCA FS 372 Spiders (an updated version of the MT4) were also bodied by Morelli.[1] [2] Following the Maserati's brothers retirement, the company ceased its coachbuilding activity. It was then taken over by the Morelli's cousin Rolando, and today manufactures joints, bolts and other mechanical components for the car industry.[3]
Year | Date | Race | Car | S/N | No | Team | Drivers | Result | |
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1953 | 29 June 1953 | 1000km Monza | Ferrari 250 MM Spider Morelli | 0276 MM | 22 | Scuderia Guastalla | Luigi Piotti | 6 | |
1953 | 27 September 1953 | Ferrari 250 MM Spider Morelli | 0276 MM | 262 | Luigi Piotti | ||||
1954 | 30 April 1954 - 1 May 1954 | Mille Miglia | Ferrari 250 MM Spider Morelli | 0276 MM | 601 | Clemente Biondetti | Clemente Biondetti | 4 | |
1954 | 27 June 1954 | II. Grand Prix Supercortemaggiore Monza | Ferrari 250 MM Spider Morelli | 0276 MM | 68 | Scuderia Guastalla | Clemente Biondetti Emilio Nocentini | 4 |