THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1940
- Body style
- Cabriolet
- Type
- Fuori-serie
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 2800 Cabriolet (1940) was coachbuilt by Stabilimenti Farina. During this period, Fiat aimed to enhance its luxury segment, resulting in the development of the 2800 model, which was characterized by its elegant coachwork and advanced engineering for the time. The design process for the Fiat 2800 Cabriolet involved meticulous attention to proportion and style, integrating aerodynamic principles and classic Italian aesthetics inherent to the Stabilimenti Farina brand. Mechanically, the Fiat 2800 Cabriolet featured a robust chassis designed to support a versatile body style. Documentation indicates that the model utilized a rear-wheel-drive layout, contributing to its dynamic handling characteristics. The suspension system was constructed to enhance ride comfort, featuring independent front suspension and a solid rear axle, which was standard for vehicles of this class. Production data for the Fiat 2800 Cabriolet reveals limited quantities, with the model primarily produced for the affluent market segment. Chassis numbering associated with the model is documented, indicating a small production run that catered to exclusive clientele. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The Fiat 2800 Cabriolet Stabilimenti Farina remains a significant representation of Italian automotive craftsmanship from the era.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Fuori-serie
Engine & performance
- Specification notes
- Confidence detail moved from confidence: high_disposition_only
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Stabilimenti Farina
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
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 |
|---|---|
| Pietro Frua archive — Stabilimenti Farina works pietro-frua.de | Designer specialist archive |
| Pietro Frua archive — Fiat coachwork pietro-frua.de | Designer specialist archive |
| Vita di Stile — Stabilimenti Farina history www.vitadistile.com | Independent coachbuilder history |











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