FATA / Aurea (Italy) - AllCarIndex

Fata Aurea was an Italian automobile manufacturer that operated from 1920 to 1933. The company was initially established as Società Italiana Ferrotaie in Turin in 1920, before rebranding to Fabbrica Anonima Torinese Automobili in 1922. The brand was known for producing small cars, with its first model, the Aurea, designed by Effren Magrini. This model featured a 1460cc 4-cylinder side-valve engine, which produced 15 to 18 horsepower, and could develop up to 22 horsepower in touring form and 30 to 35 horsepower in a sporting variant.

Throughout its production run, the Aurea underwent minimal changes, although it did receive significant updates in 1925, including the introduction of 4-wheel brakes and a 4-speed gearbox. That same year, the company launched an improved model known as the 4000, which was equipped with a 1497cc overhead valve engine. The original model was subsequently renamed the 600, reflecting its enlarged engine capacity.

As the late 1920s approached, production at Fata Aurea began to decline. In 1932, the company was acquired by Giovanni Ceirano, who shifted the focus from car manufacturing to the production of automotive components, securing contracts with notable companies such as Alfa Romeo. The factory suffered extensive damage during World War II, and Ceirano ultimately closed the business in April 1945.