Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 111
1958 Fiat 1200 TV Trasformabile Chassis no. 103G.115 003546 Engine no. 103G.004 517537
Sold for US$44,800 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 111
1958 Fiat 1200 TV Trasformabile
1958 Fiat 1200 TV Trasformabile
Chassis no. 103G.115 003546
Engine no. 103G.004 517537
Chassis no. 103G.115 003546
Engine no. 103G.004 517537
1221cc OHV Inline 4-cylinder engine
Single Carburetor
Approx. 55bhp
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front suspension with Live axle rear suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
*One of only 2,350 built
*Subject of a $60,000 restoration from 2011-16
*Rare Fiat model not often seen in U.S.
*Sporty Italian 'La Dolce Vita' era car
THE FIAT TV TRASFORMABILE
Introduced as the 1100/103 TV Trasformabile at the Geneva Motor shown in March of 1955, the little roadster was designed by Fabio Luigi Rapi, the department head of Fiat's in house special bodies division known as Dipartimento Carrozzerie Derivate e Speciali. The two letters in the name express the most important characteristic of the model: Turismo Veloce, or fast touring. The hotter engine received 12 more horsepower over the standard models thanks to a twin chock weber carb and higher compression. Roughly one thousand of these 1100cc Trasformabile roadsters were built before the updated 1200 model was introduced in 1957. This update brought about more than just an increase in displacement, several design elements were changed in the front and rear with the most obvious change being the increased headlight size.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This lovely Trasformabile is one of only 2,350 examples produced---representing less than 0.6% of all Fiat 1200-series cars produced. The subject of an extensive, five-year restoration completed from 2011 to 2016 by specialist shops in Arizona and California, some $60,000 of invoices record the painstaking work completed to bring the spider up to its present condition. During the restoration, the drivetrain, chassis, interior, electricals, brightwork, and much more was overhauled with OEM or refurbished parts whenever available. Acquired by the prior owner shortly after the restoration, the current owner has had the 1200 as part of his collection since January of 2022.
This is a genuinely unique and charming vehicle not to often seen on the roads and would make a great acquisition for anyone looking for some fun in the sun.
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