1966 – Fiat 2300 S Coupé by Ghia, Chassis No. 184102 French vehicle

“One of the finest Italian coupés of the 1960s, vastly underrated…” Unveiled at the Turin Motor Show in 1960, the Fiat 2300 S Coupé is a true grand tourer, a far cry from the popular image of the Turin-based giant’s other models. Its 6-cylinder engine, designed by Aurelio Lampredi (notably the ‘father’ of the Ferrari 250 V12), was entrusted to Abarth to boost its power to over 130 ch, with two Weber carburettors, whilst the bodywork, of rare elegance, was designed and built by Ghia. As for the interior, which is light and opulent, it is every bit as good as that of more prestigious makes: its layout is worthy of the status it claimed, that of one of the fastest GTs of the 1960s. Unfairly overlooked, the Fiat 2300 S nevertheless offers many fine qualities, and is a true 2+2. With its power and performance, this sublime Fiat, which exceeded 190 km/h, proved to be more capable… than a Lancia Flaminia Touring or a Porsche 912. The example we are presenting began its life in Italy, in the province of Teramo, in the Abruzzo region, where it was registered on 31 January 1966, as indicated by its carta di circolazione. This same document shows that it spent the vast majority of its life in Italy, and it was in 2016 that a French enthusiast acquired it. This is a Series 2 model, distinguished by its wooden dashboard, under-seat ventilation, dual-circuit braking system (with four discs!), side mouldings and modified wheel trims. In addition to these enhancements, our example features two very rare options: a leather interior and electric windows! Despite a few signs of corrosion, it is a car in excellent condition both visually and mechanically, with a stunning colour combination of mouse grey and a red leather interior. It really is a GT worth (re)discovering, especially with such an attractive estimate…

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