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Fiat 2800 Cabriolet Farina

1940Coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina

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.

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
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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