1964 Fiat 2300 Coupe

The early years for the Fiat company were spent building big, four-cylinder vehicles that had displacements of six to ten liters. In the early 1950s, fiat produced a V8 model called Otto Vu or 8V. Of the 1960s, the company built some excitement with their six-cylinder 2300 cars. In modern times, the company has built a reputation as a volume manufacturer of small cars.

The Fiat 2300 was introduced in 1961 and was the company's flagship of the era. Power was from a 2279cc overhead valve six-cylinder engine and offered 105 horsepower. (With the twin-carb 'S' setup, horsepower rose to 136 BHP). The 2300 had a 2650 mm (104-inch) wheelbase and four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes. A true automatic transmission was available for the first time on a Fiat, but most cars had the standard four-speed manual.

At the 1960 Turin Motor Show, the company introduced a Ghia-designed coupe prototype. Production began in 1962.

This 2300S is a period-correct silver grey example with red leather upholstery. It was purchased in 2005 by the current owner. This Ghia coupe is a radio delete car fitted with twin Weber carburetors and disc brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014