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In 1953, the Cisitalia 33DF Voloradente (translated in English to “flyby”), was introduced as the successor to the remarkable 202 series.

No more than 15 are believed to have been built, in both berlinetta and spider configurations. Of those, reportedly only three are known to remain in existence, with five of them being aluminum bodied.

69 hp, 1,089 cc inline four-cylinder engine with dual Weber carburettors, four-speed manual transmission, independent coil-spring front suspension, leaf-spring rear suspension, and four-wheel drum brakes. Wheelbase: 2,420 mm (95.3 in.)

Designed by Aldo Brovarone (whose résumé includes an estimable stint with Pininfarina), its attractive shape, formed from lightweight aluminium, has aged delightfully. Even with its small capacity engine, the 33DF was said to achieve 170 km/hr, and with ventilated alloy drum brakes and supple suspension, it offered exhilarating performance wrapped in an elegant package with exquisite appointments.

Known for being one of the first seven automotive designs honored by New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Cisitalia 202 has long since epitomized the pinnacle of Italian design. It was also a revolutionary exercise in style, as the fenders, headlights and hood were all integrated into one smooth, flowing shape. While the 202 is the most well known of the Cisitalias, its successor wasn't as famous. Based on Fiat 1100 mechanicals, the 33DF Voloradente, or "low flying" in Italian, was capable of a 105 mph top speed, which was quite a feat for a four cylinder engine at the time.