Highlights

• High-performance 'Turismo Veloce' model, particularly desirable
• Restored 15 years ago and subsequently unused and stored in a dry garage
• Increasingly difficult to find in original and unmodified condition
• Pleasing two-tone livery inside and out
• Entered in the 1000 Miglia and GP Nuvolari
• An efficient and very interesting car
  
  

The Attractions

The Fiat 1100 was a classic compact family car without too many pretensions, but it managed to make itself loved by many drivers by proving reliable, spacious and pleasant to drive. The next step was the creation of the 'Turismo Veloce' (TV) version, which offered family men with a passion for sporty driving more power and more refined styling.

The 1100 TV featured a body redesigned by Carrozzerie Speciali Fiat and was equipped with a more powerful version of the 1.1-litre Tipo 103 engine, which offered 48 hp compared to the standard engine's 36 hp, thanks in part to the adoption of a Weber twin-body carburettor and a higher compression ratio. It performed so well that it won its class at the Mille Miglia in '54 and '55.

The surviving examples are therefore much sought-after and increasingly rare, especially in this condition. Restored 15 years ago, it was subsequently left unused and stored in a dry place. Very attractive in its two-tone livery with cream and grey exterior and blue and cream interior, it is true to original specification and very well preserved. A light patina, both inside and out, gives it additional charm.

This car has been driven very rarely in recent years, but we have been informed that it runs properly and drives well. It will need to be re-registered through ASI and CRS, but once back on the road you will enjoy a rare classic that offers a very rewarding driving experience.

History and Documentation

• The seller informed us that this 1100 was first registered in 1956
• Restored 15 years ago, subsequently stored in a dry environment and never used
• Currently unregistered
• We have been informed that it has no valid documentation
• It will need to be registered with the ASI and obtain a CRS
• The seller informs us that this Fiat can be entered in the Mille Miglia and GP Nuvolari
• It has been stopped for several years, but we have been assured that it runs well
  
  

Conditions

• A car full of character, which looks unrestored or restored long ago
• Finished in a cream and grey colour scheme that shows some signs of ageing, visible in the photographs
• The paintwork is in fair condition, but shows some delamination points
• Bodywork appears correct and well preserved, with small marks and slight dents shown in the photos
• True to the original features, with chrome bumpers, steel wheels and chrome hubcaps
• The chrome trim appears to be original and in fair condition but a little tarnished, as shown in the photos
• The defects described are highlighted in the photo gallery
• Headlights and windows are in fair condition and appear to be original or have been replaced in the past
• Interior very well maintained, with cream and blue two-tone upholstery in very good shape
• Seats are in good condition, with some signs of wear and tear not particularly noticeable
• Door panels, carpets and dashboard in very good condition for their age
• Original controls and stickers, with signs of wear from sun exposure normal for cars of this era
• Odometer is in fair condition, with slightly dulled plastic frame
• Original two-spoke Bakelite steering wheel, shown in photos
• Underbody has been protected with sealant; the protective layer is peeling off in places, but no problems have been reported
  
  

The Mechanics

• Fiat 4-cylinder Tipo 103 engine with Turismo Veloce specification of 1,089 cm³
• 4-speed manual gearbox with selector on the steering wheel
• The odometer shows 85,144 km, which cannot be verified as it only shows 5 digits
• The seller informed us that the car starts correctly and drives well
• The seller also informed us that the braking system needs some attention
  
  

BEFORE BUYING