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Fiat 1100 Cabriolet Viareggio

1949Coachwork by Canta

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.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Automobile-Catalog — 1949 Fiat 1100 E specifications www.automobile-catalog.com Specialist technical reference

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Concorso d'Eleganza di Viareggio

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