Highlights

Rare Coupé version made by Viotti: one of only 12 or 13 examples produced under Viotti licence
Only four examples remain, including this one
Largely complete and an excellent basis for restoration
Registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI)

The Attractions

The Granluce was introduced at the 1957 Turin Motor Show as a high-end model, successor to the 1100 TV. The name "Granluce" highlights the large expanse of glass surfaces, a solution designed both to create an extremely bright and pleasant interior and to improve visibility. Around 400,000 examples of the four-door saloon version were produced, while this extremely rare Coupé version made by Carrozzeria Viotti was much rarer and more exclusive. Only 12 or 13 examples were produced and only four survive, including this one.

This car, which was initially bought by a Greek businessman and later used as a taxi in Como, has a very interesting and fascinating history. Its rarity certainly makes it worth restoring to its former glory and it is fairly well preserved, certainly in restorable condition.

History and Documentation

Registered on 17 September 1958
We have been informed that it is registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI)
The original colour scheme was cream and blue, later it was repainted to be used as a taxi in Como
The first owner was a Greek textile entrepreneur
It was owned by various entrepreneurs before becoming a taxi in 1976
Dismantled in 1985 and purchased with the intention of restoring it, but work stopped
Currently without odometer

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Conditions

The bodywork appears straight, but there are reports of damage
The underbody shows signs of corrosion and wear and requires restoration/repair
The seller considers the car to be a fundamentally very sound basis for starting a full restoration
Front bumper blade missing
The seller reports that the interior and headliner are very well preserved; all details such as window mouldings and trim are still intact
The original dashboard is present

The Mechanics

In-line four-cylinder 1.2-litre petrol engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
The mechanics are not complete, but the seller indicates that the missing components are easily found as they are shared with the normal Fiat 1100
Gearbox and engine block are present and show original serial numbers corresponding to those on the registration documents

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