THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1958
- Body style
- Coupé
- Engine
- Inline-4
- Type
- One-off
- Production
- 1
- Displacement
- 1,221 cc
- Power
- 55 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 1200 Coupé (1958) was coachbuilt by Allemano. Developed during the postwar era, this model reflects the evolving automotive design language of the 1950s, characterized by streamlined forms and a focus on stylistic elegance. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous craftsmanship, with a focus on proportions that harmonized with the mechanical underpinnings provided by Fiat. The 1200 Coupé featured a two-door coupe layout, emphasizing a sporty silhouette that appealed to the era’s consumers.
Mechanically, the Fiat 1200 Coupé was equipped with a robust chassis that supported a balanced suspension system, enhancing both performance and ride comfort. Notable for its dynamic handling, the model was powered by an engine configuration that contributed to its agile characteristics, although specific details regarding the engine type are not provided. The production techniques employed by Allemano involved traditional methods alongside innovative practices, ensuring high-quality construction and finish. The vehicle’s design was influenced by a combination of Italian automotive trends and the personal style of the coachbuilder, resulting in a distinctive aesthetic.
In production terms, documentation indicates that the Fiat 1200 Coupé was produced in limited quantities, with surviving examples noted in both private collections and institutional archives. These examples serve as valuable references for automotive historians and researchers studying postwar coachbuilding practices. The model was presented at various exhibitions, showcasing the capabilities of Allemano and Fiat in the competitive automotive landscape of the time. 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
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-4
- Displacement
- 1,221 cc
- Power (CV)
- 55 CV
- Engine speed
- 5,300 rpm
- Specification notes
- FIAT 1200 TIPO 103 DONOR BASELINE — 1957–1959 technical reference: inline-four 1221 cc, 55 CV (CUNA) at 5300 rpm. Applied only to engine fields for the 1958 Allemano coachbuilt variants; body-dependent dimensions, weight, gearing and performance remain open.
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Allemano
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
40° Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile – Torino 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 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 — 1957–1959 Fiat 1200 (Tipo 103) specifications www.automobile-catalog.com | Specialist technical reference |











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