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 |  |  | Coupe Coachwork: Pininfarina Designer: Esparsa Comprenelli Chassis Num: 103TV098941 |
| Sold for $51,700 at 2007 RM Auctions. | |||
The Fiat 1100 TV was debuted to the world at the Paris Motor Show in 1953. Pininfarina handed the construction from 1954 to 1957. In the capable hands of Luciano Ciolfi, the car captured the Italian Touring Championship.
There were only 126 Pininfarina Fiat 1100 TV Coupes produced, whereas over half million 110 sedan were created by Fiat.
This example with chassis number 103TV098941 is the 14th created. It was formed from mostly hand-built practices by Pininfarina. It was formerly in the collection of Robert Vanarelli, a famous Como Lago rally driver, and was later imported into the United States by Franco Manetti.
It has been treated to a restoration since new, though it now is an older restoration but still shows well in modern times. It is finished in dark blue with a two-tone blue over cream interior.
In 2007 it was brought to the Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it had an estimated value of $40,000 - $50,000. It was offered without reserve and sold for a high bid of $51,700 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007
In 1937 Fiat introduced an updated version of their 508 Balilla, more commonly known as the 508C, with the 1100. The Fiat 1100 had a similar design to the Fiat 500 Topolino and the 1500. A four-cylinder 1089cc engine with overhead valves provided the power and powered the rear wheels through a four-speed gearbox.
The Fiat 1100B was introduced when the 1100 was treated to partial restyling around the front end. The 1100B was nicknamed the '1100 Musone', meaning big nose.
When the Second World War came to a close, the new iteration of the 1100 was soon introduced. It was given a curvy trunk and the name '1100E'.
The 1100 was treated to a redesign in 1953 resulting in a four-door sedan configuration with a monocoque bodywork and integrated front lights. This new model was dubbed the 1100/103 after its project number. This version was offered in two varieties, a 'economica' meaning cheaper and the 'normale' meaning the standard. A sporty version was later introduced, the 1100TV meaning Turismo Veloce in coupe configuration. A station-wagon version with a fifth door was later added.
In 1959 a special version known as the 1100 Granluce, meaning Large Light, was introduced. It had fin-tails and very wide windows. It could even be fitted with a new 1200 cc engine.
From 1956 through 1960 the 1100 was treated to slight aesthetic changes. It even sported small fin-tails with spear-shaped backlights for a period of time.
In 1962 Fiat introduced the third generation of the 1100 dubbed the 1100D. It was a four-door sedan similar to the Granluce but with toned-down styling and a simpler front end. This version continued in production until 1966 when the Fiat 124 was introduced. Prior to the introduction of the 124, Fiat introduced the 1100R, meaning Rinnovato. It was longer and had a square back and a front end similar to the Fiat 124. It remained in production until 1969 when it was succeeded by the Fiat 128.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
The Fiat 1100B was introduced when the 1100 was treated to partial restyling around the front end. The 1100B was nicknamed the '1100 Musone', meaning big nose.
When the Second World War came to a close, the new iteration of the 1100 was soon introduced. It was given a curvy trunk and the name '1100E'.
The 1100 was treated to a redesign in 1953 resulting in a four-door sedan configuration with a monocoque bodywork and integrated front lights. This new model was dubbed the 1100/103 after its project number. This version was offered in two varieties, a 'economica' meaning cheaper and the 'normale' meaning the standard. A sporty version was later introduced, the 1100TV meaning Turismo Veloce in coupe configuration. A station-wagon version with a fifth door was later added.
In 1959 a special version known as the 1100 Granluce, meaning Large Light, was introduced. It had fin-tails and very wide windows. It could even be fitted with a new 1200 cc engine.
From 1956 through 1960 the 1100 was treated to slight aesthetic changes. It even sported small fin-tails with spear-shaped backlights for a period of time.
In 1962 Fiat introduced the third generation of the 1100 dubbed the 1100D. It was a four-door sedan similar to the Granluce but with toned-down styling and a simpler front end. This version continued in production until 1966 when the Fiat 124 was introduced. Prior to the introduction of the 124, Fiat introduced the 1100R, meaning Rinnovato. It was longer and had a square back and a front end similar to the Fiat 124. It remained in production until 1969 when it was succeeded by the Fiat 128.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
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