THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1953
- Body style
- Coupé
- 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 1900 Coupé (1953) was coachbuilt by Vignale and designed by Giovanni Michelotti. Developed during a period of significant innovation in automotive design, the Fiat 1900 Coupé exemplified the collaboration between manufacturers and coachbuilders that characterized mid-20th century automotive production. The model’s design incorporated streamlined proportions that reflected contemporary stylistic trends, featuring a low-slung silhouette and a carefully crafted body structure that utilized lightweight materials to enhance performance. The construction process involved meticulous attention to detail, with Vignale employing advanced coachbuilding techniques to ensure the integrity and aesthetics of the vehicle. Documentation indicates that the Fiat 1900 Coupé was built on a robust chassis, which provided a solid foundation for its elegant design. Mechanically, the model was equipped with a configuration that met the demands of its class, although specific engine details are omitted as they were not provided in the data. In production terms, the Fiat 1900 Coupé was part of a limited series, with its unique design making it a desirable collector’s item. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The model illustrates the significant role of coachbuilders like Vignale in the evolution of automotive design, particularly under the influence of prominent designers such as Giovanni Michelotti. The Fiat 1900 Coupé Vignale remains a notable example of Italian automotive craftsmanship, reflecting the era’s blend of artistry and engineering.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Specification notes
- Confidence detail moved from confidence: high_model_designer_event_low_exact_chassis_count
Design & manufacture
- Designer · Documented
- Giovanni Michelotti
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Vignale
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
35° Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile – Torino General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1953
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.
36° Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile – Torino General · verified
- Date
- 1954
- Chassis
- General
Knowledge event_record_key AP54-VIG-FIA1900-1954
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 5 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.












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