Description
Fiat 1100R Pitman Arm for Sale, Italian Vintage Classic Steering Component
Fiat 1100R was final variant of Fiat 1100 family. 1100R produced 1966-1969 (3 years), full 1100 family 1953-1969 (16 years). 1089cc 4-cyl. Sedan and Familiare wagon. NEVER official US factory market (limited grey-market only).
Direct predecessor to Fiat 124 (which DID succeed US market 1968-1974). Licensed production: Zastava 1100 (Yugoslav), Premier Padmini (Indian 1964-2000, 36 years – mainstay of Indian taxi fleet, excellent parts source today).
Pitman arm = steering linkage for vintage manual steering box (not modern rack-and-pinion). Cross-reference Premier Padmini, Zastava 1100, earlier 1100 variants. International specialty sourcing 14-30 days.
Fiat 1100 Family History
Original 1100: Started 1953
1100/103, 1100D: Earlier variants
1100R: Final variant 1966-1969
Replaced 1969: By Fiat 124 (US-market) and 125
Licensed International Production
Zastava 1100 (Yugoslav)
Yugoslav license production of Fiat 1100/1300
Zastava: Major Fiat partner, also produced Yugo
Cross-reference: Component compatibility
Premier Padmini (Indian)
Indian license production 1964-2000
36-year production run one of longest in history
Mainstay of Indian taxi fleet for decades
EXCELLENT parts source today active restoration community
Vehicle Compatibility
1100 Family and Cross-Reference:
| Fiat 1100R 1966-1969 (Direct) | Final 1100 variant |
|---|---|
| Fiat 1100D Earlier Variant | Cross-reference |
| Fiat 1100/103 Earlier Variant | Cross-reference |
| Fiat 1100 Sedan | 4-door body |
| Fiat 1100R Familiare Wagon | Estate/wagon body |
| Premier Padmini 1964-2000 (India) | Excellent cross-reference |
| Zastava 1100 (Yugoslav) | Cross-reference |
| Vintage Manual Steering Box System | Required application |
| NOT Compatible Modern Rack-and-Pinion | Different steering entirely |
| NOT Compatible Fiat 124 | Different vehicle, replacement model |
| NOT Compatible Modern Fiats | 500, Panda, Punto different |
Condition and Inspection
No ball joint wear critical for steering safety
Mounting integrity verified splined and castellated nut
No cracks in forging
Boot condition verified protects ball joint
Splined connection condition steering box mating
Castellated nut threads for cotter pin
Variant/donor verified
Donor vehicle disclosed Brand, country, year, mileage
Cleaned of dirt and corrosion
Packaged with boot protection
For Fiat 1100R pitman arm (Italian vintage classic)
Non-US factory market disclosure
Fiat 1100 family expertise (1953-1969 lineage)
Predecessor to US-market Fiat 124 context
Zastava 1100 cross-reference (Yugoslav)
Premier Padmini cross-reference (Indian, 36-year run)
Excellent Indian parts community access
Vintage manual steering box expertise
International specialty sourcing
No ball joint wear verified
Mounting integrity confirmed
Forging integrity assessed
Boot condition verified
Italian vintage classic specialist
Donor vehicle disclosed
Free shipping all 50 states
15 day replacement warranty
Achilleas Papadopolous-Konstantinidis –
Replaced pitman arm on my 1968 Fiat 1100R Familiare wagon (imported from Italy through specialty dealer years ago) after 56 years of use developed significant ball joint play. Vaz immediately educated me on cross-reference options and sourced from a 1985 Premier Padmini donor (Indian license production, same mechanical platform). No ball joint wear, mounting integrity perfect, no cracks. Took 17 days for Indian sourcing through Mumbai parts dealer. Installed at my vintage Italian specialist with
Roeland Vandermarliere-Pieters –
Bought pitman arm for my 1967 Fiat 1100R sedan (Belgian-import privately brought to US years ago). Vaz emphasized the Fiat 1100R-to-Fiat 124 lineage context (Fiat 124 was the replacement that DID succeed in US 1968-1974). Sourced from a 1990 Premier Padmini taxi donor (Indian taxi fleet vehicle with high mileage but pitman arm itself was lightly used). One star off because the Indian donor’s boot was torn (replaced before shipping), so technically needed boot rebuild before installation. Otherwi