Information
- One-off, made on a Fiat 1100/03.
- Coachwork by Wendler.
- Ordered by Enda Hill, from British Consolate in Bavaria.
- Secret Compartments in the car.
- Multiple articles on car magazines.
- Coachwork by Wendler.
- Ordered by Enda Hill, from British Consolate in Bavaria.
- Secret Compartments in the car.
- Multiple articles on car magazines.
Specialist Notes
This example of Fiat 1100/103, chassis no. 022049, was ordered new at the Fiat factory by lady Edna Hill, officer of the British Consolate in Bavaria, in 1953. This coupe is a one-off, coachbuilt by Wendler. Lady Hill contacted some important Italian coachbuilders like Viotti and Zagato, but decided to order the car from Wendler. The silhouette was suggested by Edna herself, as many specific of the car like the front inspired to Jaguar XK120, canvas sunroof, meters and reclining seats. The equipment also included two secret compartments, one under the back seats, and one behind the front grill: those spaces make the expert think that lady Hill was’t only a government official but also a secret agent. She kept the car until 2005. In 2013 the car was discovered on a government auction site and in 2014 was registered in Italy. The car is in good condition, despite age, and 200.000 kilometers. The exterior, in cream color, is in good condition and shows the signs of the time from a not very recent restoration. The brown imitation leather interior has been restored and is in good condition. The mechanics, overhauled, are in order.
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Condition report
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The department will provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that what Finarte declares with respect to the state of conservation of the objects corresponds only to a qualified opinion and that we are not professional conservators or restorers.
We urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. We always suggest prospective buyers to inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition during the exhibition days as indicated in the catalog.