Highlights
- One of only 28 Fiat 1200 Spider OSI models ever produced
- Extremely rare collector's item designed by renowned Giovanni Michelotti
- In current ownership for over a dozen years
- Imported from Belgium
- Fully functional and ready to drive
The Appeal
The Fiat 1200 Spider OSI represents one of the rarest and most distinctive collaborations in Italian automotive history. Designed by the legendary Giovanni Michelotti and produced by Officine Stampaggi Industriali (OSI), this elegant roadster combines Fiat's reliable mechanicals with a bespoke, lightweight body that delivers both visual appeal and driving enjoyment. You can see Michelotti's influence in the car's lines, with notable similarities to the cars he designed for the British firm Triumph around the same time
With just 28 examples ever built, this 1969 model offers an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Italian automotive heritage. Having been in the same ownership for over a dozen years and imported from Belgium, this fully functional example is reportedly ready to be enjoyed on the road.
With just 28 examples ever built, this 1969 model offers an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Italian automotive heritage. Having been in the same ownership for over a dozen years and imported from Belgium, this fully functional example is reportedly ready to be enjoyed on the road.
History and Paperwork
- 1969 Fiat 1200 Spider OSI, in current ownership for over twelve years
- Previously imported from Belgium
- One of only 28 examples ever produced by Officine Stampaggi Industriali (OSI)
- Designed by renowned Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti
- 771 km indicated
The Condition
- Striking period colour scheme which suits the car's svelte lines
- Lightweight and stylish bodywork built on the Fiat 1100D chassis
- Elegant roadster styling with distinctive OSI design elements
- Folding roof reportedly in good order
- Smart bodywork, paint, and trim with no significant wear advised
- Well-presented, original-looking interior in good overall condition
- Has been maintained in driving condition during current ownership
The Mechanics
- 1221cc four-cylinder petrol engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Built using reliable Fiat mechanical components
- The compact engine and lightweight body provide agile handling
- The vendor informs us that the car is fully functional and ready to drive
- Mechanical simplicity offers relatively straightforward maintenance
- Readily available parts for this drivetrain in spite of the vehicle's rarity
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