UPDATE AS PER MAY 2007:  the Fiat has been extensively restored during 15 months

which  is documented at Project '07 page with tons of pictures!

At first I was absolutely convinced that the next car would have to be British so I searched for Rovers, Jaguars, Triumphs and alike. Surfing the internet one day I stumbled across this beauty: a Fiat 2300S Coupé. What a stunning car! Very clean and sleek design and very practical with a roomy interior and a large trunk. With its 2,3 straight six engine it's considerably faster than the Herald too.

These Fiats appeared to be rather exclusive. With its Ghia design body and heavily tuned engine by Abarth it really is a piece of art which is an absolute delight to drive. Unfortunately these cars had to compete against Porsche 911, Jaguar E-type and Mercedes 230SL but hardly anybody would buy a Fiat for the price of a Porsche or Mercedes. Of the approx. 3500 cars built between 1962 and 1968 there are only a handful left. My Fiat is a very early example when you look at the low chassis number 848!!!!

Below a few impressions of the car as it was and how it is today. Click on the pics to enlarge them and hit the back button to get back.

Diary

Below a very brief list of the major works that have been done during the past years. Stating all things that I've had a look at would take a few pages :

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