Fiat

The Fiat 1400 was introduced at the 1950 Geneva Motor Show. It was the first unibody Fiat and as of 1953, the first Fiat passenger car offered with a diesel engine. It had a 1,395 cc engine, but in 1952 a bigger 1,901 cc engine became available for the Fiat 1900. The two models shared body and platform, but the 1900 had more luxurious trim and equipment. Even though the diesel had a 1,901 cc engine, it was called the Fiat 1400 diesel. In 1953, the 1400 entered production in Spain as the Seat 1400, the first model produced under license by Seat. The following year it also became the first passenger car to be produced by Zastava in Yugoslavia. 

At the April 1954 Salone dell'Automobile di Torino, the 1400 and 1900 A were introduced. They had improved equipment and a more powerful (petrol) engine. The rear end was longer and fitted with new taillights, the front was now decorated with chrome. The cabriolet was no longer available. 

In April 1956 the 1400 and 1900 B were introduced at the Salone dell'Automobile di Torino. Striking features were the two-tone paint scheme and the 1400 B's fog light placed in the centre of the grille. Production of the 1400 ended in 1958, the 1900 lasted for another year when it was succeeded by the six-cylinder 1800 and 2100.

1956