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Fiat 75 HP Alessio

1904Coachwork by Alessio

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1904
Engine
Inline-4
Type
Fuori-serie
Displacement
14,112 cc
Power
75 hp

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 75 HP Alessio (1904) was coachbuilt by Alessio. Developed during the early 20th century, the Fiat 75 HP was part of a series that sought to enhance performance and luxury in the burgeoning automobile market. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous craftsmanship, where proportions were carefully considered to balance aesthetic appeal with functional integrity. Construction methods employed during this period included a combination of wooden frames and metal body panels, contributing to a robust yet elegant design.

Mechanically, the Fiat 75 HP featured advancements typical of its time, including a powerful configuration, allowing it to perform well in various driving conditions. The chassis design incorporated a sturdy layout, providing stability and a smooth driving experience. While specific technical details regarding the engine are not disclosed, the vehicle’s overall mechanics would have been cutting-edge, reflecting the innovations of early automotive engineering.

Production of the Fiat 75 HP was limited, with examples primarily documented through private collections and historical archives. Surviving specimens are notable for their representation of early Italian automotive design and coachbuilding traditions. Documentation indicates that these vehicles were sometimes exhibited in automotive shows, showcasing the craftsmanship and engineering prowess of the era.

Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding and the evolution of automotive design in Italy. The Fiat 75 HP Corsa Alessio remains a significant model for historians studying the advancements in early 20th-century automotive history.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Fuori-serie
Production notes
Migrate the 1904 Fiat 75 HP Alessio identity at model/body level only; exact chassis, body specification and count remain open.

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-4
Displacement
14,112 cc
Power (hp)
75 hp
Engine speed
1,200 rpm
Specification notes
Mechanical data are sourced to the 1904 Fiat 75 HP base/racing car: inline four-cylinder, 14,112 cc and 75 HP at 1,200 rpm (AISA). ANSA independently identifies the surviving 1904 Fiat 75 HP Alessio Touring. Do not inherit racing-car weight or top speed to the Alessio touring body without exact-car documentation.

Design & manufacture

Manufacturer · Documented
Fiat
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Alessio

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

71st Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance General · legacy_preserved
Date
2022
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_0_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
ANSA Motori — Pebble Beach 2022: Fiat 75 HP Alessio Touring www.ansa.it Independent news concours report
AISA — Il primo Gran Premio d’Italia, technical notes on 1904 Fiat 75 HP www.aisastoryauto.it Automotive history association technical

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    71st Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

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