FIAT 2300 S Coupe – 1964
Marca : FIAT
Modello : 2300 S
Versione : Coupe
Anno : 1964
Telaio N. : 114BS 129460
Body N. : 003505
Esemplari prodotti : xxx
Designer : sergio sartorelli
Carrozzeria : ghia
Motore : 6 cilindri in linea
Cilindrata : 2.279
Distribuzione : OHV
Valvole Cilindro : 2
Alimentazione : 2 carb. Weber
Potenza : 130 CV a 5.600 giri/min
Top speed Km/h : 192
Auction Result
2017 – Arizona – RM Sotheby's – $50,400
More famous in North America for small cars, Fiat has always produced a wide range of automobiles encompassing virtually every need. Its large “executive cars” were popular with Italian politicians during the 1960s, particularly the 2300, which featured a potent overhead-valve six-cylinder engine and, later, an automatic transmission. It was advanced, stylish, had fine handling and ride qualities, and was quite comfortable – everything that an Italian banker or senator required.
For the banker or senator who wanted to drive himself, in a style that Gianni Agnelli himself could appreciate, there was the svelte 2300 coupe. This limited-production coachbuilt model was styled by Sergio Sartorelli of Ghia and bore a striking resemblance to the ASA and ferrari 250 GT of the same time period, with round headlights, a long hood, and an airy greenhouse. Power-operated windows, densely padded leather seats, and other cosseting comforts could be found within. The truly sporting 2300 S version boasted a more powerful engine, with two twin-choke Weber carburetors, and a standard four-speed transmission with 3.9:1 final drive, and was a true “driver's car” with excellent performance.