Coys Auction - Automoto D‘Epoca
Padova Fiera
Padova, Italy
Saturday 23 October 2010
Admission by catalogue only - admits two
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 2300S 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. The performance figures were impressive with a 0-60mph time of 10.5 seconds and a top speed of 120mph. Production continued in limited numbers until the launch of the Fiat Dino in 1968.
Having covered 111,000km in the hands of its 2 owners, this Fiat is a very original car which is de