THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1961
- Body style
- Coupé
- Type
- Limited
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Fiat 1100 Coupé (1961) was coachbuilt by Allemano and designed by Giovanni Michelotti. Developed during a pivotal era in Italian automotive design, the Fiat 1100 Coupé emerged from the collaboration between Fiat and the renowned coachbuilder Allemano, reflecting the stylistic trends of the early 1960s. The design process involved careful attention to proportions and construction methods, resulting in a coupe that balanced aesthetics with functionality, characterized by its streamlined form and distinctive details.
Mechanically, the Fiat 1100 Coupé was built on a robust chassis that supported a versatile layout, suitable for urban and touring applications. While specific details regarding engine specifications are not provided, the model was powered by a configuration that adhered to the standards of its time. The vehicle featured a design that emphasized both performance and comfort, showcasing the engineering capabilities of Fiat in conjunction with Allemano’s craftsmanship.
In production terms, the Fiat 1100 Coupé was a limited series, with documentation indicating that its construction was marked by meticulous attention to detail, a hallmark of Allemano’s work. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The Fiat 1100 Coupé stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between manufacturers and designers, with its legacy preserved in automotive history, particularly in the context of the Fiat 1100 model family.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Specification notes
- Confidence detail moved from confidence: high_disposition_only
Design & manufacture
- Designer · Documented
- Giovanni Michelotti
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Allemano
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
43° Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile – Torino General · From the historical archive
- Date
- 28 Oct 1961
- Chassis
- General
- Venue
- Torino Esposizioni / Palazzo delle Esposizioni · Torino
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued for this vehicle.
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Archivio Storico Giovanni Michelotti — elenco vetture www.archiviostoricomichelotti.it | Designer archive official |













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