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Fiat 1200 Coupé Allemano

1958Coachwork by Allemano

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.

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 — 1957–1959 Fiat 1200 (Tipo 103) specifications www.automobile-catalog.com Specialist technical reference

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records

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