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The Fiat 2300 Coupé Michelotti one-off.
The Fiat 2300 Coupé Michelotti made its debut as a one-off showcase at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, representing Giovanni Michelotti‘s ambitious endeavor to reshape Fiat’s design landscape. With this remarkable creation, Michelotti sought to advocate for the replacement of the aging 2300 S Ghia Coupé, designed by Sergio Sartorelli, with his own visionary concept built by his coachbuilder company. Renowned for its aesthetic appeal, the 2300 Coupé Michelotti stood out with its distinctive features, including rectangular headlights a cone-shaped glasshouse and a very long and spacious trunk, elements that were considered avant-garde at the time. However, these modern touches juxtaposed with the more traditional wire wheels, creating a unique blend of classic and contemporary styling cues. Despite its striking design and impressive engineering, Fiat did not pursue mass production of the Coupé Michelotti. Nevertheless, it remains a revered masterpiece appreciated for its timeless elegance and innovative design language. Powered by a Fiat 2.3-liter inline-six engine with twin-choke Weber carburetors, it delivers a thrilling driving experience reflective of its exceptional craftsmanship and design ingenuity. Today, the Fiat 2300 Coupé Michelotti resides in Germany in mind conditions, a testament to its enduring legacy and the enduring admiration it commands among automotive enthusiasts.
The Fiat 2300 Coupé, a two-door sedan from Italian automaker Fiat, epitomized the fusion of style and performance. Built on the platform of the four-door Fiat 2300 sedan, this coupé boasted a distinctive Ghia-designed body and enhanced engines, offering a unique driving experience.
