THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1961
- Body style
- Spider
- Engine
- Inline-4
- Type
- Limited
- Displacement
- 1,090 cc
- Power
- 60 hp
- Seats
- 2
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 Moretti 1100 Spider (1961) was coachbuilt by Moretti and designed by Giovanni Michelotti. During this period, Moretti was known for its small, stylish automobiles, and the 1100 Spider exemplified the brand’s commitment to quality coachbuilding and design. The model featured a two-door roadster configuration that emphasized lightweight construction and sporty aesthetics, aligning with contemporary automotive trends of the early 1960s. The design process incorporated an aerodynamic silhouette, characterized by flowing lines and a compact form that enhanced its visual appeal. Construction methods employed included traditional hand-formed body panels, with attention to the proportions that facilitated both performance and style. Mechanically, the Moretti 1100 Spider was equipped with a chassis designed to support agile handling, and the layout was optimized to enhance the driving experience. Mechanically, the model was powered by an inline-four engine, which provided adequate performance for a vehicle of its class. The chassis was based on Moretti’s development standards of the time, emphasizing a balance between weight and structural integrity. In production terms, specific production data for the 1100 Spider is not readily available, but surviving examples have been documented, indicating a limited production run.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-4
- Displacement
- 1,090 cc
- Power (hp)
- 60 hp
- Transmission
- 4-speed manual
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Specification notes
- Model-specific period-comparison figures are used for the Moretti-Fiat 1100 Spider. SAE alternative power figures are not mixed into the structured field.
Dimensions & accommodation
- Wheelbase
- 2,150 mm
- Length
- 3,700 mm
- Width
- 1,400 mm
- Weight
- 835 kg
- Seats
- 2
Design & manufacture
- Designer · Documented
- Giovanni Michelotti
- Coachbuilder / Manufacturer / Body Builder · Documented
- Moretti
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 2 photographs
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 Michelotti — Moretti 1100 Spider, 1961 www.archiviostoricomichelotti.it | Designer archive |
| Lancia Appia derivate e speciali — contemporary-market comparison it.wikipedia.org | Specialist historical reference |













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