A special one: 1954 Stanguellini 1100/103 TV by Bertone

This 1953 Stanguellini 1100 Berlinetta by Bertone represents a fascinating collaboration between two of Italy’s most respected automotive names—Bertone, renowned for its avant-garde designs, and Stanguellini, a master of Fiat-based performance engineering. Originally presented in 1950 and redesigned in 1953 by the visionary Franco Scaglione, this Berlinetta embodies the essence of mid-century Italian automotive design… Read More A special one: 1954 Stanguellini 1100/103 TV by Bertone

February 3, 2025January 25, 2025 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Mille Miglia inbound: 1954 Fiat 1100 TV by Colli-Stanguellini

We don’t know if the Mille Miglia registration of this year is yet closed but, if not, this car is a potential entrant. Indeed it is a 1954 Fiat 1100 TV, a car which is the typical entrant of the historic race held in Italy every May. But, more than that, this TV is a… Read More Mille Miglia inbound: 1954 Fiat 1100 TV by Colli-Stanguellini

March 2, 2017March 1, 2017 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Verona Legend Cars 2016

A couple of week ago there was been a classic car event in Verona, Italy, called “Verona Legend Cars”. This was the second year of this event and, although there were a bit less cars than the past year, the level of the cars displayed was very good: many interesting cars, some already sold on… Read More Verona Legend Cars 2016

June 2, 2016June 2, 2016 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Vires acquirit eundo: 1948 Stanguellini-Fiat 1100 by Bertone

In ancient roman latin language “Vires acquirit eundo” (Virgilio, Eneide, IV, 175) means something like “It gains strength by going”. This phrase was stamped on the metal plate put on the dashboard of this car (and often on Stanguellini cars), just in front of the driver. The same plate it’s still clearly visible on the dashboard… Read More Vires acquirit eundo: 1948 Stanguellini-Fiat 1100 by Bertone

October 10, 2013October 11, 2013 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Coachbuilt trivia: what car is it?

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August 2 – Update: mistery solved! See comments below. 1947 Stanguellini – Bertone 1100 August 2 The base car seems indeed a Fiat 1100S by Pininfarina, probably with a modified front grill, but the mistery remains partially unsolved: where that big Abarth badge and such air scoop come from? The…

August 2, 2013August 3, 2013 ClassicvirusLeave a comment