In the 1940s and 1950s, the Fiat 1100 was one of the cars that best represented Italy’s postwar motorization. From its successful base, Fiat developed not only sedans and family versions, but also sturdy and versatile commercial vehicles such as the Fiat 1100 ELR, where ELR stands for Economica, Lunga, Rinforzata (Economic, Long, Reinforced), designed… Read More Country worker: 1952 Fiat 1100 ELR
Every once in a while, you come across a car that speaks to you — not because it’s an easy project, but precisely because it isn’t. This 1967 Fiat 1500S Vignale Coupé is one of those cars. Designed by Giovanni Michelotti and built by Carrozzeria Vignale in the mid-1960s, it’s a rare and elegant piece… Read More Labour of love: 1967 Fiat 1500S Coupé by Vignale
This time we’re featuring a Fiat Campagnola—a rare and rugged Italian off-roader. The seller provided no description, so all observations are based on visual analysis and remain speculative. The vehicle appears to be an early petrol-powered Campagnola, possibly used by RAI as a support vehicle. Originally introduced in 1951, the Campagnola was Fiat’s first dedicated… Read More Rough but effective: 1968 Fiat Campagnola 1101A “RAI”
We’re always surprised to see a Fiat like this in the U.S., for a few clear reasons—starting with the fact that, considering the long distances to cover in the United States, a 1100 cc engine from the 1960s was simply too small to last more than a few years. Then there’s the matter of capacity:… Read More Mountain wagon: 1966 Fiat 1100D Familiare
The Fiat 850 T was introduced in 1964 as a commercial evolution of the Fiat 850 platform. Designed to replace earlier Fiat light commercial models, the 850 T adopted a cab-over-engine layout with rear-mounted mechanicals, using the 843cc four-cylinder engine derived from the Fiat 850 passenger car series. Its compact size and versatility made it… Read More Low-ratio gearbox: 1970 Fiat 850T Hearse by Grazia
From the stars to the barns, quite literally. This vehicle, after participating in one edition of the Mille Miglia and one edition of the Monte Carlo Rally driven by one of the most renowned racing drivers ever, was subsequently used as a taxi and eventually stored in a barn where it remained abandoned for several… Read More Former Mille Miglia taxi: 1936 Fiat 6C 1500
The Fiat 508 Balilla was introduced in 1932 as a compact passenger car positioned for the domestic Italian market. In 1933-1934, Fiat developed several upgraded versions intended for sporting use, including the 508S and subsequently the 508CS. The 508CS (Corsa Sport) was characterized by a shortened and reinforced chassis, a 995cc four-cylinder engine with modified… Read More Streamlined/2: 1935 Fiat 508 CS “Aerodinamica”
The Fiat 850 Coupé, launched in 1965 and styled by Bertone, was a compact rear-engined sports car aimed at everyday use with a touch of performance. Giannini Automobili offered tuned versions of the model, modifying both engine and setup. Giannini’s upgrades included modified cylinder heads, sport exhausts, revised carburation (often with two-throat Weber units), and… Read More The tuned one: 1966 Giannini 850 Coupé
It’s the end of an era. We don’t know if this will mark the beginning of a new one, but the closing of Joop Stolze’s business—“The Mad Hatter”—the Dutchman well known across Europe for his decades-long activity, has come as a shock to many, starting with us. His is a name that every classic car… Read More The ultimate auction: The Joop Stolze collection
And here is a rare 1100 TV built by Pininfarina, based on the Fiat 1100-103 that had been released — in this case — the previous year. A solid and reliable platform, upon which dozens of special versions were built by the coachbuilders of the era. This example is said to be preserved and in… Read More Green inside: 1954 Fiat 1100 TV Coupé by Pininfarina
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