Presented in 1952, the 208 Sport wore a lightweight sports spider aluminum body designed by Giovanni Michelotti and built by Rocco Motto.

[1] Only 35 208s Spiders were produced, including the two Bertone designed prototypes.

The car rose to prominence after actor and race car driver Steve McQueen purchased model BS523 from Los Angeles-based Siata importer Ernie McAfee in the mid-1950s.

This engine produced 125 hp (93.2 kW) and allowed it to reach a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).

[3] The 208s wore all aluminum bodywork and featured four wheel independent suspension which was advanced for its time.