The Tricap, a two-seat tourer with a fuselage stripe but no registration, seen as tested with military tail colours and fuselage fasces, with a tiny MM number at the end of the stripe.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caproni Sauro-1 - ИталияItaly - 1933

Three-quarter rear view reveals the unusual long span tapered ailerons and the long cockpit fairings, the rear one continuing right back into the fin. The cut-away base of the rudder allows full movement of the elegantly curved one-piece elevator.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caproni Sauro-1 - ИталияItaly - 1933

This rear view emphasises the tapered wing and ailerons and shows the narrow windscreens and head fairings along the top of the circular section fuselage. It looks very sleek from this angle.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caproni Sauro-1 - ИталияItaly - 1933

A revealing close-up shows the Farina T-58 engine with exposed cylinders, stub exhausts and a ventilated front cowling. Two Marelli MF5 magnetos were fitted and the carburetter was a Zenith 42DC. Note the fully faired junctions on the wing centre section.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caproni Sauro-1 - ИталияItaly - 1933

Three-quarter front view shows the angular but neat assembly that resulted, giving a respectable 140 mph maximum on the 130 hp Farina T-58 5-cyl radial engine, but its acclaim was no doubt helped by its good looks.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caproni Sauro-1 - ИталияItaly - 1933