1953, ITALY : The italian car industry FIAT 1100 (F.I.A.T. Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino) advertising. The Fiat 1100 is a compact automobile produced from 1937 to 1969 with different design. The Fiat 1100 was first introduced in 1937 as an updated version of the 508 "Balilla" (its real name was the 508C) with a look similar to the 1936 Fiat 500 " Topolino " and the larger 1500, with the typical late-30s heart-shaped front grille, with styling by the emerging designer, Giacosa.