Lot 211: 1950 Fiat 1100 Barchetta by Colli

The Fiat 1100 was first introduced in 1939 as an updated version of the 508, its real name was 508C, and had a look similar to 1936 Fiat 500 "Topolino" and to the middle-class 1500, with the typical late-30s' heart-shaped front grill. Subsequently the car underwent a partial restyling concerning the front end of the nose, which gained new streamlined window-shaped louvers: that was the new 1100, called 1100B, and popularly known as "1100 musone" (i. e. "big nose"). The latter was produced also in post-war time, with a curvy trunk on the backside and the new name 1100 E. Both 508C and 1100B were available also as van and taxi, both with longer wheelbase. In 1953 the 1100 was completely remade as a compact 4-door sedan, with a modern monocoque bodywork and integrated forelights: after the project number, the new model was called "1100/103", and was offered (as usual at that time) in two different versions: "economica" (cheaper) and "normale" (standard) with more optionals. Soon the car came available also in sporty version (1100 TV), with a third light in the mid of the frontal plate, and in station-wagon version, with a fifth door on the square tail. This pretty barchetta was built in the 1950's using a Fiat 1100 chassis and engine. The body was hand crafted by Carrosorie Colli in Italy, and we understand that the work was carried out by Senoir Colli himself. Beautifully restored in the early 1980's the car remains in excellent order and the vendor describes the car as being in good /excellent order.It is supplied with with ASI papers, a FIVA identity card and its original Italian registration.Cette Barchetta fut construite dans les années 1950 avec un chssis et un moteur de Fiat 1100. La carrosserie fut faite a la main pas Carrosserie Colli en Italie, et apparemment faite par Senior Colli. Restaurée un haut standard dans les années 1980, cette voiture reste dans des conditions excellentes et le vendeur la décrit comme étant dans des conditions excellentes.