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Fiat 1100 Panoramica Giardiniera

The Panoramica concept was also used to create “Giardinetta’s”, Fiat’s word for “Station Wagon”. At least 2 models were built in unknown speciments: The Fiat 500C Topolino and its bigger sister, this 1100 Giardinetta.

Vehicle Overview

The car with which Zagato inaugurated the “Panoramica” series in 1947 was a Fiat “1100”, characterized by a large and bright greenhouse, in which the transparent surfaces were skillfully made with a mix of crystal and Plexiglas, a material that was then experimental and allowed easy curvature. Vieri Rapi, the engineer of Isotta Fraschini who at the time worked with Zagato, used the plexiglas in the upper part of the windshield, for the large rear window and the windows. A very modern solution that offered the driver a wide visibility and the passenger a panoramic view. This type of car received a patent that Zagato used for automotive projects between 1947 and 1951. With the name “Panoramica”, Zagato sold about a hundred cars; the engines were standard, but sometimes Zagato also intervened on the thrusters with the help of Facetti di Bresso or the Casa dell’Auto of Turin, which provided him with the special “Testa d’oro” preparations. The most widespread model was the one built on Fiat “500” (“Type B” and “Type C”) mechanics. Unique pieces were, instead, the Ferrari “166 MM”, the Maserati “A6 1500”, the Alfa Romeo “8C 2300”, the Lancia “Ardea” and the MG.

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