THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1951
- Body style
- Station Wagon
- 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 Giardinetta (1949) was coachbuilt by Fissore. Developed in the post-World War II era, the Fiat 1100 series aimed to provide a versatile and practical vehicle for the changing needs of the automotive market. The Giardinetta variant featured a distinct station wagon body style, which was increasingly popular among families and those requiring additional cargo capacity. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous attention to proportions and construction methods that emphasized both utility and aesthetic appeal, adhering to the stylistic context of the time. Mechanically, the Fiat 1100 Giardinetta was equipped with a robust chassis designed to support the added weight of the station wagon configuration. Powered by an inline-four engine, this model offered a balance of performance and efficiency suitable for everyday driving. The suspension system was designed to provide comfort and stability, a necessary feature for the varied road conditions of the era.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
- Body & configuration · Legacy attribution
- Giardiniera
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
- Specification notes
- Confidence detail moved from confidence: high family; medium exact 1949 phase | Source-backed donor/model-level baseline for Fiat 1100 E (1949–1953): Inline-4, 1089 cc, 35 CV at 4400 rpm, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive. Coachbuilt-body dimensions, weight and maximum speed are intentionally not inherited.
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Carrozzeria Fissore
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 |
|---|---|
| Automobile-Catalog — 1949 Fiat 1100 E specifications www.automobile-catalog.com | Specialist technical reference |











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