Coys Auction - The Nürburgring
Germany
Saturday 14 August 2010
Motor Cars at 16:00
Admission by catalogue only - admits two.
Registration Number: EU Registered Chassis Number: 204502
The Fiat 2300 was a model produced by Italian automotive manufacturer Fiat between 1961 and 1969; one of the less well known ‘niche‘ Fiat models of the 1960s was the 2300 and 2300S Coupé, first seen in 1961. Elegantly styled by Ghia, the 2300 had true Grand Touring style and panache which often earned it the ‘poor man‘s Ferrari‘ tag. Inside the 2300 Coupe featured power operated windows and other luxury fittings. Mechanically the 2300 lived up to its expectations with power assisted brake discs for all four wheels and a powerful 2.3 litre six cylinder engine (with twin-carburettors on the S version). Production continued in limited numbers until 1968.
With coachwork by Frua, this Fiat is a very original car which is described by the vendor as being in good overall condition. Having spent some 2