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Fiat 1100 Cabriolet Frua

1950Coachwork by Frua

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Manufacturer
Fiat
Base model
1100 Cabriolet
Coachbuilder
Frua
Production period
1950
Body style
Cabriolet
Type
Limited
Designer
Pietro Frua

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 Cabriolet (1950) was coachbuilt by Frua and designed by Pietro Frua. Developed during the postwar era, the Fiat 1100 Cabriolet represents a collaboration between Fiat as the manufacturer and Frua as the coachbuilder, renowned for their craftsmanship in automotive design. The model features a streamlined silhouette characteristic of the 1950s, with a focus on aesthetics and driver experience. The design process involved meticulous attention to proportions and construction methods, integrating Frua’s stylistic context while adhering to Fiat’s engineering standards. The body was constructed using traditional coachbuilding techniques, emphasizing both elegance and functionality. The chassis incorporated advanced materials for its time, aimed at achieving a balance between weight and structural integrity. Mechanically, the Fiat 1100 Cabriolet was equipped with a robust configuration, powered by an inline-four engine. This engine provided adequate performance for the vehicle’s intended use, ensuring reliability and efficiency. The chassis was designed to support a convertible layout, allowing for a spacious interior while maintaining a compact footprint typical of Fiat vehicles of that era.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited

Engine & performance

Specification notes
Confidence detail moved from confidence: high_disposition_only

03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS

Design, body & suppliers

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Frua
Designer · Documented
Pietro Frua
Manufacturer · Documented
Fiat

Body form & construction

Body style
Cabriolet

04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY

Events & awards

No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.

09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE

Period photographs & advertising

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