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** Fiat 1100 TV Trasformabile – 1956**
**€70, 000 – Viewing in Monaco by appointment**
I’m putting my 1956 Fiat 1100 TV Trasformabile up for sale. It’s a spider I’ve owned since June 2024 and have been gradually bringing back to its former glory since. It has a FIVA card issued in 2025, and the car is ready to drive and take part in historic rallies.
** What you need to know about the car**
The chassis is no. 000827, with the original engine no. 308514. It’s one of only 500 units built, designed by Fabio Luigi Rapi for Fiat’s Carrozzerie Speciali department. It even competed in the 1956 Mille Miglia and the 1957 Targa Florio — so it has real pedigree.
I bought it from an owner in Saint-Tropez, who had it since late 2020. The history before that date isn’t documented, and I’d rather be upfront about that than invent a story.
** The work done**
The engine was fully rebuilt between June and October 2025 by Automeccanica Salvetti in Bordighera, Italy. They’re a well-known specialist. The September 2024 quote already laid out the program: crankshaft, cylinder reboring, complete cylinder head, four new pistons, valves, liners, gaskets, etc. The bill was €6, 675 excl. VAT.
On the cosmetic side, the bodywork was redone in September 2026 by Carrosserie Villefranche Auto (invoice of €9, 598 incl. VAT). This included stripping down, repainting, undercoating, chromework, five new painted steel wheels, and tyre fitting and balancing. The upholstery was also attended to by La Sellerie de Sophie in Nice (leather re-covering of the seats, €980).
** Period equipment**
The car retains its period Borrani wheels, a period Nardi floor gearshift, and an additional oil temperature gauge. All of this is noted on the FIVA card.
** The paperwork**
FIVA card no. 103484 (November 2025), registration 118FRN242. French collector’s registration document in the name of ER-573-LS, issued in August 2024. The odometer shows 67, 197 km, recorded from a photo — I can’t guarantee it, as there’s no document to back it up.
** A few things to keep in mind**
This is a 70-year-old car with a partial history. It’s mechanically sound and visually clean, but it’s not a “concours” car fresh from a full nut-and-bolt restoration. It’s meant to be driven, not kept under a cover.
The full file (FIVA card, registration document, quotes and invoices) is available to view on site. I’m happy to send additional photos or arrange a viewing in Monaco.
If you’re after a rare Italian spider with genuine history and recent documented expenditure, it’s worth the trip.
