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Fiat 1100 E Giardinetta Fissore

1951Coachwork by Carrozzeria Fissore

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1951
Body style
Station Wagon
Engine
Inline-4
Type
Limited
Displacement
1,089 cc
Power
35 CV

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 Giardinetta (1949) was coachbuilt by Fissore. Developed in the post-World War II era, the Fiat 1100 series aimed to provide a versatile and practical vehicle for the changing needs of the automotive market. The Giardinetta variant featured a distinct station wagon body style, which was increasingly popular among families and those requiring additional cargo capacity. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous attention to proportions and construction methods that emphasized both utility and aesthetic appeal, adhering to the stylistic context of the time. Mechanically, the Fiat 1100 Giardinetta was equipped with a robust chassis designed to support the added weight of the station wagon configuration. Powered by an inline-four engine, this model offered a balance of performance and efficiency suitable for everyday driving. The suspension system was designed to provide comfort and stability, a necessary feature for the varied road conditions of the era.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited
Body & configuration · Legacy attribution
Giardiniera

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-4
Displacement
1,089 cc
Power (CV)
35 CV
Engine speed
4,400 rpm
Transmission
Manual 4-speed
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Specification notes
Confidence detail moved from confidence: high family; medium exact 1949 phase | Source-backed donor/model-level baseline for Fiat 1100 E (1949–1953): Inline-4, 1089 cc, 35 CV at 4400 rpm, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive. Coachbuilt-body dimensions, weight and maximum speed are intentionally not inherited.

Design & manufacture

Manufacturer · Documented
Fiat
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Carrozzeria Fissore

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

No events or documented awards are currently recorded 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.

ReferenceSource type
Automobile-Catalog — 1949 Fiat 1100 E specifications www.automobile-catalog.com Specialist technical reference

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