The Fiat-Ermini we are offering for sale is an exceptional opportunity to purchase a purebred racecar. With two participations in the Mille Miglia in 1951 and 1952, this Fiat-Ermini 1100 is of course eligible for the famous Mille Miglia historical race.
This car is not only remarkable for the rarity of its brand, but for the model itself. This Fiat-Ermini 110 is built upon a Gilco tubular frame, the 203 (for a 203 cm wheelbase). Only 3 Erminis were built on the Gilco 203 frame, with coachwork by Carrozzeria Motto Torino for two of them, the last one being a similar-looking Mariani creation.
The Ermini's body has been definitely damaged in 1962 after 11 years of intense racing use. This particular Fiat-Ermini’s body was reconstructed in 1996 during the car's restoration which has been conducted by Ermini enthusiast Ercoli.
True to its original specifications, this Fiat-Ermini 1100 entered several times the Mille Miglia Classic by previous owners. Its rarity, along with its impressive racing history and its usability make this car a true collector worth a place in the best collections.
This Fiat Ermini 1100 is immediately available in Italy with its Italian registration.

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The story of Ermini starts in 1932 with the grand opening of the Campa d’Arrigo 7 workshop in Firenze, Italy. A brilliant mechanic, Pasquale “Pasquino” Ermini opened the shop after the desmise of the team Ermini worked for since 1927. A brilliant driver as well, Pasquale Ermini raced in prestigious Italian events, including the 1935, 1936 and 1937 Mille Miglia.

After the Second World War, Ermini did not give up on racing but refocused his efforts on maintaining engines. In early 1947, the first Fiat-Ermini engine was installed on the frame of a 1100 Fiat Sport Bertone. The car was entered in a race on the Piacenza racetrack in May 1947, alongside the all-new Ferrari 125 and it proved to be very competitive during the time trials with the second fastest lap.

The very same year, Ermini was even able to build its first complete car. Once again built upon a Fiat chassis, the car, called Ermini Alfa Romeo Sport 2500 SS, was equipped with an Ermini modified Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 engine with a Tafani-built Barchetta alloy body.

Ermini continued to build a solid reputation over the next few years as a manufacturer and motorist, with cars he prepared often taking honor spots in prestigious races. Until his unexpected death in 1958 at age 53, Pasquale Ermini worked mostly on twin-spark 1100 cc engines, creating some successful racers and building 20 complete cars and 19 Ermini-modified Fiat engines sold to private racers.