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Fiat 2300 Coupé Speciale

1962Coachwork by Pininfarina

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Manufacturer
Fiat
Base model
2300 S
Coachbuilt version
Pininfarina Speciale programme / numbered studies
Coachbuilder
Pininfarina
Production period
1962
Body style
Coupé / Cabriolet
Engine
Inline-6
Type
One-off
Production
1

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 2300 Coupé (1962) was coachbuilt by Pininfarina and designed by Pininfarina. Developed during the early 1960s, the Fiat 2300 Coupé represented a significant evolution in Fiat’s design language, marking the company’s venture into higher-end automotive aesthetics and engineering. The coachbuilding process adhered to meticulous standards, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, which resulted in a well-balanced silhouette characterized by its elegant lines and refined proportions.

Mechanically, the Fiat 2300 Coupé was based on a robust chassis that integrated advancements in suspension design for improved handling and ride comfort. Powered by an inline-six engine, the model offered a combination of power and smoothness, appealing to a market segment seeking both performance and luxury. The chassis design was a notable step forward, employing a combination of steel and lightweight materials that enhanced structural integrity while maintaining agility.

Production details indicate that the Fiat 2300 Coupé was a limited series, with the exact production units not specified in the available documentation. Surviving examples are documented in various private collections and museums, highlighting the car’s role in postwar automotive history. Exhibited at multiple automotive shows, the Fiat 2300 Coupé continues to attract interest from enthusiasts and historians alike, serving as a reference point for those studying the intersection of Italian design and automotive engineering.

Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production
1
Production type
One-off

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-6

Design & manufacture

Manufacturer · Documented
Fiat
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Pininfarina

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Auto Italiana n.46 dated 15 November 1962 places a Fiat 2300-bodied Pininfarina coupé on the cover under the explicit headline “La Fiat 2300 Pininfarina”. This is a primary-period chronological anchor for the existing Pininfarina 2300 Speciale programme; it does not require a new CI vehicle record. General · Unreviewed
Date
15 Nov 1962
Chassis
General

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Auto Italiana n.46 dated 15 November 1962 places a Fiat 2300-bodied Pininfarina coupé on the cover under the explicit headline “La Fiat 2300 Pininfarina”. This is a primary-period chronological anchor for the existing Pininfarina 2300 Speciale programme; it does not require a new CI vehicle record.

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