Fiat 127 Combi Fissore

The Fiat 127 Combi Fissore is a rare coachbuilt estate car developed in 1974 by the Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Fissore. Based on the Fiat 127 platform, this unique variant exemplifies the Italian tradition of combining mass-produced mechanicals with bespoke bodywork to create distinctive vehicles. Carrozzeria Fissore, established in Savigliano, Italy, was renowned for its custom automotive designs during the mid-20th century. In the 1970s, Fissore collaborated with Fiat to produce a limited series of vehicles featuring unique bodywork. Among these was the Fiat 127 Combi, which combined Fiat’s engineering with Fissore’s distinctive styling. The Fiat 127 Combi Fissore retained the mechanical components of the standard Fiat 127. It was powered by a front-mounted, inline-four engine, with available displacements including 903 cc and 1049 cc. These engines were coupled with a four-speed manual transmission, delivering power to the front wheels. The vehicle’s suspension system and braking components were also sourced from the Fiat 127, ensuring reliable performance and handling characteristics. The design of the 127 Combi showcased Fissore’s commitment to practicality and utility. The body featured a three-door estate configuration, with a rear hatch that extended down to the bumper, facilitating easy loading and unloading of cargo. The vehicle’s proportions were carefully balanced to maintain the dynamic stance of the original hatchback while providing increased cargo capacity. Production numbers for the Fiat 127 Combi Fissore were extremely limited, contributing to its exclusivity and desirability among collectors today. The collaboration between Fiat and Fissore on this model exemplifies the era’s trend of combining reliable mechanical underpinnings with bespoke coachbuilt bodies to create unique and stylish automobiles.