This Fiat 1100 Vignale Is Like New
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
When we first met with Daniele Spataro we were immediately enamored with his humble approach to collecting cars that much of our community has forgotten to the sands of time. How often do you run into someone who even knows how special a Fiat 1100 103 Vignale is, let alone owns one in as-new condition? We asked him to tell his story in our latest film, which you can also enjoy below.
My first vintage car was a Fiat 100 Turismo Veloce from 1955 that I restored by myself at the age of 18. Because of it I developed a passion for these cars. In time this passion brought me to collect some derivatives of the 1100, like the "Barchette Da Corsa", "Stanguellini" the Volpini and so on.
I live in Sicily and here you can still find the famous "barn finds" In people's garages and barns. I found several unique cars abandoned in barns, or in haylofts. To this day you can still find cars like that. The same happened with this unique car which is the 1100 Charmant Vignale derivated from the Fiat 1100 103. Only 12 were built, the body was built by Alfredo Vignale who usually only produced a set of 12 for each type. Designed by Giovanni Michelotti, who was one of the most important and prolific car designers in the world. Michelotti found his right-hand man in Vignale. Michelotti would design the cars and Vignale with his artistry would complete the body work. This car was built in 1953, one of the first of this type produced, it is really fun car to drive, but the singularity of this car is that it is essentially brand-new.
I found it in Messina 4 or 5 years ago. Perfectly preserved, the odometer read 6,012KM since 1953. It was originally purchased by a wealthy lawyer in Messina, who picked the basic version and not the Turismo Veloce one because this version was more sober in body and accessories. So, since he was a discreet gentleman he picked this basic model but, when he ordered it he asked for some peculiarities, because he wanted this car's custom details not be visible from the outside. In fact, he asked for Borrani spoke-wheels, an Abarth aspirator system with dual carburetors and a special exhaust system. A Nardi exhaust pipe, and a Nardi oil cup and high performance starting coil, a Nardi wooden steering wheel, speed gage and a radio with electric antenna. All these accessories, at the time, denoted a higher category car than this.
So although this car was only a derivate of the Fiat 1100 103 Normale, its optionals made it run like or better than a Turismo Veloce or TV. But in Messina in 1953, 1954, a custom car like this, even if subtle, obviously stuck out and people would point to it so, the owner being the discreet type, felt uncomfortable with the car. He preserved this car by parking it away, and bought a Mercedes Berlina, surely a more anonymous car.
But I really think he was in love with this Fiat because he preserved it by putting it on bricks in his garage, he drained it of all the liquids like the water from the radiator and the gas from the tank, lubricants from the shifter and differential, and there it remained until unfortunately the owner died and his wife decided to free up the garage. I heard about this car being for sale and I went to see it, I still remember the feeling of sitting in a car built 60 years before, but essentially brand-new. I only had to wax it, and that was it, it looked brand-new.
Not in a restored way, but like it was created yesterday from Michelotti's pencil and from Vignale's artistry, in 1953. Whenever someone asks me what kind of car I own I reply that I don't own any cars, I am only the custodian, to preserve their future. These cars are like art pieces, you don't possess them, you safeguard them.
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Absolutely adore the lines of this thing.
@crazynewt1815
7 жыл бұрын
Mumbo Jumbo 🙋hey you watch these stuff too. hmm u may be a car lover .
@crazynewt1815
7 жыл бұрын
Mumbo Jumbo well classics are a beauty
@orcaflotta7867
7 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the VW 1600, only that thing had air-cooled rear engine.
After watch many Italian cars, you begin to appreciate the design, not just their sport cars, but purely for the casual driver. The design on Vintage Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, and Ferrari, are pulchritudinous with sweetness.
"Perché queste macchine sono come le opere d'arte, in realtà non si possiedono ma si custodiscono" - what a magnificent phrase.
What an amazing find and it found its way into the right hands. This man deserves the unique cars he has. The Fiat with Borani wheels and that Vignale body is a work of art. Very nice video, as always. Thanks.
What a stunning car. Has a lot of similarities to a Lancia Aurelia. Beautiful.
guys, there are top quality English subtitles on this video. Gimme a like so that maybe people will notice.
@mcstaal
7 жыл бұрын
0:49 first car. Fiat millecento, not Fiat 100 but Fiat 1100. But you will get a like anyway.
@PM69415
7 жыл бұрын
DeerKode
@DeerKoden
7 жыл бұрын
mcstaal ah, I didn't notice that one. Aside of that, I'm Italian and I would say the translation work is pretty accurate.
wow... this car is just magnificent
I've seen many (if not all of Petrolicious videos), but on this one, its the first time i felt a owner truly in love by his car, but I'm not talking about the current one, the lawyer one was the one.... to do what he did, to keep that car alive for many years without changing or degrading, and yet, he couldn't bare himself to part ways with it, until his death.... he kept it as it was, and store it, to keep its memories alive, and not let the car fade those same memories in someone else hands.... true love! it's f*cking poetic, man, absolutely beautiful.
fotografia fantastica, auto stupenda, incorniciata in un incantevole paesaggio. Bella, calda, colorata Sicilia e carrozzieri italiani di altri tempi.
A perfect little gem with a lovely story. What a beauty.
"Whenever people ask what kind of car I own, I said I don't own any cars. I am only a custodian" My favourite quote.
I love the petrolicious videos, is not just about the car but the owner and the story behind them both, together with an amazing cinematography work.
my dad had a 1953 Fiat 1100 103 sedan and I recall the TV versions with a spot-light in the centre...this Vignale coupé is to die for...thanks for posting!!
what a beautiful little thing - amazing time capsule.
Did not know about this beautiful version of the Fiat1100. My Dad owned the standard version of the Fiat 1100 -103 in the late 50's
A stunning car indeed, but my god, what a wonderful story it tells!
what a beautiful car .
@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay
7 жыл бұрын
I think its owners (lawyer and current man) are more so.
WOW immaculate auto. Looks fun to drive in a small town like that. I'd love to have an experience with it there.
Very very beautiful condition. Excellent restauration job daniele.
Lovely looking car. I've seen vintage Fiats before, but nothing this nice. :)
@Altema22
7 жыл бұрын
Jason Carpp - Agreed. Lovely car, and I like the owner's perspective.
@jasoncarpp7742
7 жыл бұрын
I agree. :)
Almost too beautiful to be driven. Well, the landscape of Sicily is in pair with the beauty of the car, so one must use it. Congratulations for this car!
Che classe, che eleganza, auto stupenda, davvero un'opera d'arte !
One very nice touch on the annotation as a reminder to turn on CC for subtitles and disappear before the main contents start.
I have a lot of respect for those who consider themselves custodians of the cars featured here. They truly understand that you can't take it with you.
Wow...what a beauty she is. Never heard of this model. With the additional stuff on it....just perfect. Thanks for this great episode.
Absolutely lovely. So similar to the Lancia Aurelia! What a lovely car!
You don't possess them, You Safeguard them....WOW! That's a bit powerful don't you think?
One of the best petrolicious videos.
It is a crime that this channel is still under a half mil subs. Another great showcase here nevertheless.
@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay
7 жыл бұрын
The drama on this channel is too subtle on the outside, deep in the hearts and mind of the owners and behind the sheet metals of the cars.
Such a beautiful car.
Servizio stupendo magistralmente montato Sicilia magica ma la frase finale mi ha emozionato Grazie Daniele grande storico appassionato come mè di fiat 1100 il resto fa storia
Wow, what a great guy. Very much aware that you dont own a piece of art, but you take care of it for future generations.
Another knockout video from my favorite channel! I love that he said he is the custodian for the car's future.. That is so true. Wonderful to see such a nice car being driven and enjoyed instead of still locked away to not hurt it's value.
What an elegantly lovely looking car, with it's clean uncluttered lines. :-)
You guys do such incredible work. One day I will do the same.
Such a beautiful car, amazing video, like always, too
Always that I watch this videos, I got some strong feelings to go out and drive
absolutely beautiful!
.... Una bella storia. Stupenda questa Fiat 1100
Beautiful car beautifully filmed !
That is a beautiful car, the proportions are just staggering.
the amazing car, cool engine sounds. Great jobs Petrolicious
Simplemente espectacular,el color de auto es fantástico
Art.
Beautiful story
@andrewmatusiewicz7546
7 жыл бұрын
Indeed...a story told by a thoughtful 'custodian' and embellished by the beautiful Sicilian landscape.
Did understand 5% of what this gentleman said, but truly enjoyed 100% of all the vid.
@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay
7 жыл бұрын
Turn on CC (closed caption)?
@DavidJackTumusiime
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay
7 жыл бұрын
Petrolicious noted it as an annotation. It might just be you turned off the annotations.
Great story.
Folks, this amazing video is subtitled. You just need to turn it on in the video settings. As usual, this channel produces artistic videos. Best in the world for videos about cars!
It's beautiful!
It's like a piece of jewellery; a beautifully crafted watch. Wow!! Oozes style and class. When Fiat wants to they can match the best!
one of the most rare and beautiful cars
Bravo!
what a great Barn Find, beautiful car
Che maestria...Bellissima...Complimenti al sig. Spataro.
damn good story
Stunning.
Beautiful film. Feels like the whole thing harks from a gentler age where we took more care.. Thanks.. looking forward to the next one.
beautiful car....
simply stunning car !
again a great story,bravo!
Just an achingly beautiful little car - wish it was mine, at least for a day...
spot on!
Beautiful Piece of Art very well produced as usual!
Thanks for the subtitles. They were so helpful
Fantastica macchina e una persona competente in materia!! Bravo!
Amazing....the story and the car.
I can't believe you actually came to my hometown! And on that mountain road I usually run/bike! Man if this gives me mixed feelings... I'm happy about it but at the same time I feel like I missed a chance to bump into you!
PURE CLASSIC!!!
What a beautiful car !
Beautiful video and this man concepts! Thanks Petrolicious.
The good thing is that Spanish is my native language and I can understand Italian without any problem. top kek
@hmm2928
7 жыл бұрын
italian is so much related to spanish ?
@vibingwithvinyl
7 жыл бұрын
The good thing is I can turn on english captions.
@zhbvenkhoReload
7 жыл бұрын
Akash Gupta Apart from a few words and the way the sentences are made, it is so much like Spanish. If you can speak Spanish at a beginner level more than likely you can also understand Italian.
@ubbgn
7 жыл бұрын
Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, all came from Latin so they are easier for natives to understand some of it!
@RaulNatera
7 жыл бұрын
zhbvenkhoReload: Me pasó lo mismo, creo entender casi todo
i love this series, & i love this car; the 1-offs, limited runs & odd-balls of the auto-world, awesome! thanks...
Storia incredibile, meravigliosa, come l'auto.
Simply gorgeous
e una machina incredibile bellissima
what a once in a lifetime find. Brand new 60 year old car....customized to boot! I hope he paid her what it is worth.
Beautiful video and car! I saw this very same car last year at the 2015 Parco Valentino concourse d'elegance in Turin, Italy, and was surprised not only for its beauty but also for its amazing, unrestored condition. Congrats to the owner.
che bella!! grazie!
Meraviglioso.
A wonderful video! Never thought I'd like the little Italian cars despite of sports cars from Ferrari or Lamborghini - but this one is really nice!
AUGURI, VERAMENTE BELLISIMA QUESTA MACHINNA, STA NUOVA NUOVA.
Definitely a beautiful car. JD
Like an Aurelia B20 in a smaller version. Very nice!
Nice car.
Watched once without subtitles and then once with, still great either way!
So beautiful
Magnificent
beautiful.
What a beauty
So, the original owner stored this lovely car and bought a Mercedes? In the 50's, a Mercedes was more discrete than a Fiat in Italy... I'm gobsmacked. Well, his loss and Mr. Spataro's gain. I hope he enjoys this beautiful car for many years to come. He seems like a good chap.
@Gcm9891
7 жыл бұрын
In italy we have have a completely different concept of "elegance" and aestetich by the Germans. Today (sometimes) the German cars are "seductive" in their design, but the flawor is industrial. Repetitive.This was much more evident 50 years ago. Are cleary nice cars but are not "sperimental".
may fav channel :)
Semplicemente un’opera d’arte! Ps.: anche l’orologio niente male
Semplicemente fantastica. Wow.
Watching this, I am transported back to Paharganj.
bella maquina!
Spettacolare.. veramente una storia incantevole... peccato che le Fiat di oggi non sono all’altezza...
Bellesimo!
grazie
Some people win the lottery... And then there is this guy.
SEMPLICEMENTE BELLISSIMA!!!