Fiat - 1100 S MM Gobbone - 1948
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Fiat 1100 S MM Gobbone, 1948, located in Italy.
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Description from the seller
Story
The 1100 S was Fiat's first post-war sports car, but it had a strong lineage from the 508C 'Nuova Balilla' 1100 pre-war model, introduced in 1937. The car was designed to participate in the Mille Miglia in the 1100 cc class, the most popular at the time. The 1100 S was based on the lightweight and rigid X frame of the 1100 B sedan. It featured an upgraded engine and a Fiat body with aerodynamic lines, vaguely inspired by the pre-war 508 CMM, with the characteristic 'Gobbone' tail, which proved to be particularly effective in terms of efficiency and helped the car reach nearly 160 km/h.
The two-seater bodywork was produced by Carrozzerie Speciali at the Officine Lingotto of Fiat, under the direction of Giuseppe Cogno. Many of the early cars feature a badge with this inscription on the bodywork. The 1100 cc engine offered significantly more power than its predecessor, developing about 50 HP. The S-spec engine had different camshafts and valves, a lubrication system with an oil radiator, a centrifugal water pump with a redesigned radiator, and a crankshaft mounted on four main bearings. Wind tunnel testing allowed the 1100 S MM to reach speeds of 150 km/h, and the 1100 S MM placed from 5th to 9th overall at the 1947 Mille Miglia, followed by second and third overall positions in 1948. A total of 401 units of the 1100 S were produced, though we suspect this number might be overly optimistic, including various other body styles. The chassis numbers ranged from 500001 to 500401. Despite its racing use, many 1100 S models were sold to regular customers, attracted by the high speeds (over 150 km/h) enabled by the powerful engine. Immediately afterward, the 1949 Fiat 1100 S Berlinetta was the first example of a small-series car built by Pinin Farina for Fiat. The 1100 S was followed by the 1100 E/S, a sporty version of the 1100 E sedan.
Research on the early years of chassis number 500099 is still ongoing: it is not yet clear whether the car had a racing history or if it was one of the many 1100 S used daily. The car was manufactured in March 1948 and registered for the first time in Brescia three months later. Since then, chassis number 500099 has never left the province and still bears the original 1948 plates. The car is matching numbers and has undergone only a conservative restoration. In recent years, it has participated in numerous editions of the Mille Miglia.
Overview/Conditions
A very well-known car with a total of 23 participations in the Mille Miglia.
Exhibited at the Mille Miglia Museum in Brescia.
No obvious bodywork defects, signs of a well-executed old restoration.
The mechanical conditions are good, but a minor service is required due to the extended period of inactivity.
The interiors are preserved and do not present any defect or tear.
Vehicle visible in Modena, Italy.
Story
The 1100 S was Fiat's first post-war sports car, but it had a strong lineage from the 508C 'Nuova Balilla' 1100 pre-war model, introduced in 1937. The car was designed to participate in the Mille Miglia in the 1100 cc class, the most popular at the time. The 1100 S was based on the lightweight and rigid X frame of the 1100 B sedan. It featured an upgraded engine and a Fiat body with aerodynamic lines, vaguely inspired by the pre-war 508 CMM, with the characteristic 'Gobbone' tail, which proved to be particularly effective in terms of efficiency and helped the car reach nearly 160 km/h.
The two-seater bodywork was produced by Carrozzerie Speciali at the Officine Lingotto of Fiat, under the direction of Giuseppe Cogno. Many of the early cars feature a badge with this inscription on the bodywork. The 1100 cc engine offered significantly more power than its predecessor, developing about 50 HP. The S-spec engine had different camshafts and valves, a lubrication system with an oil radiator, a centrifugal water pump with a redesigned radiator, and a crankshaft mounted on four main bearings. Wind tunnel testing allowed the 1100 S MM to reach speeds of 150 km/h, and the 1100 S MM placed from 5th to 9th overall at the 1947 Mille Miglia, followed by second and third overall positions in 1948. A total of 401 units of the 1100 S were produced, though we suspect this number might be overly optimistic, including various other body styles. The chassis numbers ranged from 500001 to 500401. Despite its racing use, many 1100 S models were sold to regular customers, attracted by the high speeds (over 150 km/h) enabled by the powerful engine. Immediately afterward, the 1949 Fiat 1100 S Berlinetta was the first example of a small-series car built by Pinin Farina for Fiat. The 1100 S was followed by the 1100 E/S, a sporty version of the 1100 E sedan.
Research on the early years of chassis number 500099 is still ongoing: it is not yet clear whether the car had a racing history or if it was one of the many 1100 S used daily. The car was manufactured in March 1948 and registered for the first time in Brescia three months later. Since then, chassis number 500099 has never left the province and still bears the original 1948 plates. The car is matching numbers and has undergone only a conservative restoration. In recent years, it has participated in numerous editions of the Mille Miglia.
Overview/Conditions
A very well-known car with a total of 23 participations in the Mille Miglia.
Exhibited at the Mille Miglia Museum in Brescia.
No obvious bodywork defects, signs of a well-executed old restoration.
The mechanical conditions are good, but a minor service is required due to the extended period of inactivity.
The interiors are preserved and do not present any defect or tear.
Vehicle visible in Modena, Italy.
Details
Brand
Fiat
Model Type
1100 S MM Gobbone
Year
1948
Located in
Italy
Mileage reading
1 km
Registration papers
with Italian registration
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Red
Horse Power
51
Cubic capacity
1100
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
Yes
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
Condition (Paint & body)
Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear
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