This page captures the major events in the restoration of my old 1965 fiat 2300s coupe. Fiat 2300s ghia stylish, rare survivor from the 1960s top ghia. Still, the body proved to be very popular and it was generally received well by the public. Fiat 15002300 vin decoder lookup fiat 15002300 vin and. The 2300 saloon is noteworthy as in 1966 it became the first fiat model to be available with an automatic transmission. The 2300s began life as a oneoff design study that was then adopted by fiat as a regular model. Due to ghias limited supply volumes the production of the luxurious coupe was handed off to officine stampaggi industriali, or osi, an italian coachbuilder founded by former ghia. It was technically advanced, with powerassisted disc brakes allround and a twincarburettor straightsix, which was both powerful and refined. The fiat 2300 range included the pininfarina 4door sedan, the 5door station wagon and a ghia luxury coupe which was made for fiat by officine stampaggi industriali osi. Exotic style, coachbuilt quality and smooth, sixcylinder power. You are currently viewing the fiat forum as a guest which gives you limited access to our many features. The mighty name of abarth saved the life of this fiat 2300 s. The fiat 1800 and 2100 are sixcylinder automobiles produced by italian manufacturer fiat between 1959 and 1968. The fiat 2300 was equipped with a standard sixcylinder engine of 2.
In 1964, on the occasion of the national exhibition in lausanne, a special car on a fiat 2300 chassis was produced and named lausanne. Styled by the house of ghia, the fast, sporty and luxurious four seater was fiats entry into the pber classy gt high performance market. Unrestored 1964 fiat 2300 this 1964 fiat 2300 sounds to have originally been used by the sicilian government for the ferrying of local and visiting bigwigs, and though indeed an unusual speciale spec long wheelbase car, it is not a president limo model as it is referred to in the ad. Techno automobiles pvt ltd k6, raja puri market, dwarka, delhi, sales. It was originally ghias intention to build the 2300 in house. While quite popular amongst spectators and analysts alike, it was not until 1961 that a production version was unveiled. The 19611968 fiat 2300s is a remarkable case of a silk purse being made from a sows ear. Ghia initially intended to build the 2300 in house at their facilities, but construction was later assigned to osi as ghia.
A year later, peugeot and fiat had released their new mid range models, they too. The fiat linea 125 s showcased at the auto expo was in a. Fiat 2300 new and used automotive parts and accessories. Find a classic fiat 2300 for sale classics on autotrader. The shape of the car was first seen in public when ghia presented it as a prototype sports coupe at the 1960 turin motor show. This is the tupe of carvthat makes you stand out as a connoisseur. If you take excellent treatment of them, they could make you quite honored as well as satisfied. Recently, a comprehensive restoration was carried out in the netherlands. The fiat 2300 s coupe is suspended in time petrolicious. It was a realwheel drive vehicle and the fiat 2300 was available in twodoor, fourdoor and fivedoor models. Mechanically the 2300 lived up to its expectations with power assisted brake.
Please check fiat 15002300 car parts catalog for additional information if youre looking for parts to repair your vehicle. This 1964 fiat 2300 sounds to have originally been used by the sicilian government for the ferrying of local and visiting bigwigs, and though indeed an unusual speciale spec long wheelbase car, it is not a president limo model as it is referred to in the ad. The big fiat coupe debuted a year later in genf and joined the pininfarinadesigned 4door sedan and 5door station wagon to fill out the 2300 series range. The fiat 2300 coupe is stunning, i almost bought a 2300 s a few years ago and then decided not to.
Developed by francis lombardi, the fiat 2300 lombardi president and. Fiat 2300 from 1966 in the documents the exowner told me that the car is from 1964, 43159 kilometers, ngine2279 cmc with 6 cilinders great. The 1962 fiat abarth 2300 s coupe what a beauty mycarquest. Every buyer must check fiat 1500 2300 car history before getting a car loan or credit. The information here may not pertain to other types and years of the 124. Insurance issued by aai limited abn 48 005 297 807 afsl 230859. This elegant and unusual car is a real pleasure to drive thanks to the. The fiat 2300 was first shown to the public at the 1960 turin motor show. Is ghias reworking of the fiat 2300 really the junior ferrari that the owner of this stunning example claims. It is possible to get market price of new or used fiat 1500 2300 by vin number. When winning matters rally antwerpen 2015 fiat abarth 2300s coupe guy moerenhout eng subs duration. The hood and rear windows were also electrically powered.
This write up covers my personal experience with installing a 1 transmission into my 1975 124 spider. Examples include power windows, a leather interior and other innovative fittings. Fiat 124, installing a 1brava 5 speed transmission. Fiat 2300 at classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of fiat 2300s for sale. The neat fourseat semifastback coupe styling was from the house of ghia, which also supplied finished bodyshells to fiat for mounting on chassis from the. Fiat 2300 from 1966 in the documents the exowner told me that the car is from 1964, 43159 kilometers, ngine2279 cmc with 6 cilinders great sound, talian muscle that runs perfect, 05 hp, ear wheel drive. The humber super snipe in dark blue with dark red leather upholstery and overdrive, the fiat 2300 saloon with 4 speed manual, white body with light blue cloth interior. The fiat 2300 range included the pininfarina 4door sedan, the 5door. Register now to join our community of over 125,000 members and gain instant access to all we have to offer. Jan 20, 2017 1964 fiat 2300 s coupe by ghia arizona the elegant coachbuilt coupe version of fiats executive car beautiful styling reminiscent of the ferrari 250, with potent touring power one of very few examples known in the united states subject of a twoyear restoration. She can cruise effortlessly on the highway with 100kmph being held at 2,300rpm.
One of less well known niche fiat models of the 1960s was the 23002300s coupe. Hearing the soft purr of the straightsix motor as the needle effortlessly moves across the strip speedometer is enough to bear out those claims. It is believed that as few as 20 of these cars may have. The 2300 was made as saloon styled by dante giacosa, estate car and coupe. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream fiat 2300. The fiat 2300 s we offer was imported into the netherlands around 1997 and acquired by a museum in the south. I have a restorers dream, a 1955 morris minor, split window. The fiat 2300 is a sixcylinder executive car which was produced by italian automotive. The first specially commissioned popemobile was built by carrozzeria francis lombardi in 1963 based on. From a 2018 perspective, a fiat 2300 is not so much chic as downright. Poweroperated windows, densely padded leather seats, and other cosseting comforts could be found within. It was the first fiat offered with a fully automatic transmission, which replaced the interesting saxomat clutch as an option in 1966.
The pininfarinasyled fiat 2300 saloon was a very convincing crack at the executive car market by its maker. A production version, based on the newly launched fiat 2300 sedan was first seen in 1961 and went on general sale in 1962. Every buyer must check fiat 15002300 car history before getting a car loan or credit. Medium though not as famous as the s coupe version which was known as the poor mans ferrari, the fiat 2300 saloon was equally successful on the italian. It is possible to get market price of new or used fiat 15002300 by vin number.
Styled by the house of ghia, the fast, sporty and luxurious four seater was fiat s entry into the pber classy gt high performance market. Pininfarina fiat 2300 cabriolet speciale 2 posti 1963 second prototype. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of fiat 2300 lusso berlina overdrive man. No matter what youre driving, we have the right fiat 2300 for your vehicle. Front suspension was by double wishbones, sprung by torsion bars, with hydraulic dampers and an antiroll bar. Ghia initially intended to build the 2300 in house at their facilities, but construction was later assigned to osi as ghia was unable to supply the volumes needed for production. I remember that the fiat was faster on the motorways and easier to drive in town and to the mountains. The engine had to be taken out because the head gasket and cylinder head were about to go. Fiat 2300 s coupe restoration cars facebook 284 photos. The truly sporting 2300 s version boasted a more powerful engine, with two twinchoke weber carburetors, and a standard fourspeed transmission with 3. First shown in prototype form at the 1960 turin motor show everyone who saw it said fiat must make this. The fiat 2300 coupe was first exhibited as a sergio sartorelli design concept on carrozzeria ghias stand at the 1960 turin motor show.
Six cylinder, 4 speed manual column shift transmission. Those cars are the fiat 2300 saloon and the humber super snipe. Fiat 2300 new and used automotive parts and accessories on sale. Borgwarner supplied a 3speed manual with an overdrive unit or an automatic transmission. The fiat 2300 is a six cylinder saloon car produced by italian automotive manufacturer fiat between 1961 and 1969 mechanically the 2300 lived up to its expectations with power assisted brake discs for all four wheels and a powerful 2. The 18002100 were designed by fiat s own dante giacosa. We offer a variety of fiat 2300 for your automotive needs. Fia00025 the fiat 2300 s represented the classic italian grand tourism. Fiat 2300 lusso del 65 motore interni carrozzeria duration. Abarth offered a tuning kit for the fiat 2300 that consisted of a high lift camshaft, increased compression ratio and twin carburetors. Please check fiat 1500 2300 car parts catalog for additional information if youre looking for parts to repair your vehicle. The car does look to be in quite nice shape however, and sounds to remain unrestored and largely original, too.
Most of the 2300 models and all of the 2300s coupes were fitted with the all synchromesh 4speed manual transmission. The car was powered by a splendid 6cylinder engine, equipped with an abarth exhaust and oil pan. Around 2000, it passed into the hands of a german collector, who then sold it in belgium. Fiat 2300 wallpapers free pictures of fiat 2300 for your desktop. The 2300 s combines comfort, performance and cuttingedge design, thanks also to the stylistic work. One of less well known niche fiat models of the 1960s was the 2300 and. Inside the 2300 coupe featured power operated windows and other luxury fittings.
The other thing is that he wasnt as well known as giugiario, gandini or even quite a few younger designers with only a few cars from the same brand to their name. History fiat part ii 19301939 1931 fiat 522 fiat 522 overview. It has a a fourspeed allsynchromesh gearbox overdrive as option or a fully. The 18002100 were designed by fiats own dante giacosa. The fiat 2300 is a sixcylinder executive car which was produced by italian automotive manufacturer fiat between 1961 and 1969. With 4wheel disk brakes, 4speed manual transmission with an optional overdrive or the borgwarner 2speed automatic powered by a 6cylinder engine with 105 hp, or 6 hp with the twin carburetors s. Battista and sergio pininfarina have often formally marked their attachment to switzerland and the geneva motor show. Production continued in limited numbers until 1968. New and used automotive parts and accessories on sale. And so they did and by the time it reached dealer showrooms in 1962 it was twice as expensive as the new e type jaguar. Hd wallpaper for backgrounds fiat 2300, car tuning fiat 2300 and concept car fiat 2300 wallpapers. Fiat 2300s ghia 1965, red, maroon leather interior, paint impeccable. Fiat claimed, without undue modesty, that the 2300 was a noble vehicle for city or open road with performance that fills you with enthusiasm. In fact, peter decided on a complete engine rebuild.
The mighty name of abarth saved the life of this fiat 2300. They were also produced in austria as steyrfiat 2300 and in spain by seat. Shannons insurance, specialist in providing car insurance, motorcycle. The fiat 2300 was a saloonstyle executive car produced by the company of the same name between 1961 and 1969.