THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Fiat
- Base model
- 1200
- Coachbuilt version
- Pinin Farina Coupé / Sport Wagon development family
- Coachbuilder
- Pininfarina
- Production period
- 1957
- Body style
- Coupé / Station Wagon
- 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 1200 Coupé (1957) was coachbuilt by Pininfarina. Developed during a period marked by the demand for stylish yet compact vehicles, the Fiat 1200 Coupé was a product of a collaboration that emphasized both functionality and design aesthetics. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous attention to proportions and construction methods, which reflected the stylistic trends of the late 1950s. The vehicle featured a streamlined silhouette that was characteristic of Pininfarina’s design philosophy, aiming to blend elegance with performance.
Mechanically, the Fiat 1200 Coupé was constructed on a robust chassis, designed to support its compact dimensions while ensuring a balanced driving experience. The vehicle was powered by an engine type that provided adequate performance for urban and suburban driving conditions, aligning with the expectations of the market at the time. Although specific details regarding suspension and layout are not documented in this entry, the overall mechanical configuration adhered to contemporary automotive standards.
Production data indicates that the Fiat 1200 Coupé was part of a limited run, with surviving examples recorded in both private collections and institutional archives. These examples serve as valuable references for researchers and historians studying the evolution of postwar coachbuilding practices. Documentation of the vehicle’s exhibitions highlights its reception among automotive enthusiasts and collectors, further contributing to its historical significance.
In conclusion, the Fiat 1200 Coupé, with its Pininfarina coachbuilding, represents a notable chapter in automotive design history. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Pininfarina
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
XI Rassegna Internazionale dell'Automobile – Pincio General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1958
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 10 photographs
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08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.











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