THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Fiat
- Base model
- 1100 Cabriolet
- Coachbuilder
- Frua
- Production period
- 1950
- Body style
- Cabriolet
- Type
- Limited
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
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Frua
- Designer · Documented
- Pietro Frua
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 1 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 |
|---|---|
| Pietro Frua archive — Fiat creations pietro-frua.de | Designer specialist archive |













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