THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Fiat
- Base model
- 1100 E
- Coachbuilt version
- Fissore Giardinetta / station-wagon branch
- Coachbuilder
- Carrozzeria Fissore
- Production period
- 1951
- Body style
- Station Wagon
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 (1951) was coachbuilt by Fissore. The development of the Fiat 1100 model line began in the late 1930s, aimed at providing a versatile and economical vehicle for the post-war market. The Giardinetta variant focused on utility and family transport, featuring a distinctively elongated body style that catered to the growing demand for station wagons during this period. The design process involved careful considerations of proportions, with an emphasis on maximizing interior space while maintaining a streamlined exterior, showcasing the craftsmanship of Fissore in the coachbuilding domain. Mechanically, the Fiat 1100 Giardinetta was equipped with an inline-four engine, powering the rear wheels. The chassis utilized a conventional layout, featuring a solid axle at the rear and independent front suspension, which contributed to its practicality and ease of handling. Furthermore, the vehicle’s design included functional elements such as a rear hatch, enhancing accessibility for cargo and passengers alike.
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
- 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.
- Gearbox
- Manual 4-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Power RPM
- 4400 rpm
03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS
Design, body & suppliers
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Carrozzeria Fissore
Body form & construction
- Body style
- Station Wagon
04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY
Events & chronology
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
08 / GALLERY
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued for this vehicle.
09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE
Period photographs & advertising
The period archive gallery will show historical photographs, advertisements, brochures and press images once assets, provenance and usage rights have been recorded in the masterfile.











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