When the new Fiat 1100 was launched in 1953, it was ahead of the competition in many ways. Sporting talent and generous space made it a high-flyer. The Fiat did not lose its strengths even with the continuous model improvements, from which the family-friendly estate also benefited. This vehicle report tells the story of the model, over 1.8 million of which were produced and which, despite its importance, has almost been forgotten today.