THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1949
- Body style
- Cabriolet
- Engine
- Inline-4
- Type
- Limited
- Displacement
- 1,089 cc
- Power
- 35 CV
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 Viareggio, a bespoke creation born in 1949, stands as a testament to the artistry of Carrozzeria Canta, a small coachbuilder located at Via Menabrea 22 in Turin. Crafted on the sturdy foundation of the Fiat 1100 E chassis, this rare specimen bears the unmistakable imprint of Giovanni Michelotti’s design prowess. During this era, Italian coachbuilders routinely procured bare chassis from automakers like Fiat, transforming them into opulent and distinctive masterpieces. Carrozzeria Canta, following this tradition, breathed life into the Fiat 1100 Cabriolet Viareggio, fashioning a more refined and luxurious version. The inspiration behind its nomenclature lies in the triumph it achieved at the Concorso d’Eleganza di Viareggio, an illustrious event that celebrated automotive elegance. Carrozzeria Canta’s creation not only garnered acclaim but also secured its place in the pantheon of automotive design. This bespoke cabriolet represents a harmonious blend of engineering prowess and artistic finesse, showcasing the collaborative brilliance of Fiat and the skilled hands at Carrozzeria Canta. Each curve and contour tell a story of a bygone era when craftsmanship and creativity converged to create automotive masterpieces that endure as timeless works of art.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
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
Design & manufacture
- Designer · Candidate
- Giovanni Michelotti
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Canta
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
Concorso d'Eleganza di Viareggio General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1949
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 5 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 |
|---|---|
| Automobile-Catalog — 1949 Fiat 1100 E specifications www.automobile-catalog.com | Specialist technical reference |













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