Fiat 1400 B Coupé Frua

Vehicle Overview

The Fiat 1400 Frua Coupé, unveiled at the 1952 Turin Auto Salon, stands as an exceptional example of Italian automotive design and craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned Pietro Frua, this unique two-door, six-seater sedan was built on the sturdy Fiat 1400 chassis, showcasing Frua’s signature style. The car’s sleek aluminum body was a distinctive feature, making it stand out among its contemporaries. As a one-off creation, the Fiat 1400 Frua Coupé combined elegance with practicality, offering a more stylish alternative to the standard Fiat 1400. Frua’s design focused on clean lines and refined proportions, and the car’s four-door sedan layout was modified into a coupe-like silhouette, enhancing its overall appeal without sacrificing interior space. While it is unclear if any other examples of the 1400 Frua Coupé were ever made, it remains a prized prototype in automotive circles, admired for its rarity and design innovation. The coupe’s debut at the 1952 Turin Motor Show solidified its place in history as a striking demonstration of what could be achieved by a master coachbuilder like Pietro Frua.