The 1400 Visitas is one of the most curious vehicles in the history of SEAT. Designed and built entirely in the brand's facilities in Zona Franca, its purpose was to carry and accompany illustrious visitors in SEAT's Barcelona factory. In addition, it was one of the first cars restored by SEAT HISTÓRICOS… (read more)
Production: 1956
Number built: 2
Petrol, 4 cylinders in-line
Position: At front, longitudinal
Bore x stroke: 82 mm x 66 mm
Capacity: 1.395 cc
Valvetrain: Overhead valves, push-rods and rocker arms
Carburettor: 1 single Weber carburettor
Max. power: 44 HP at 4.400 rpm
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual, plus reverse
Clutch: Dry single-plate
Front suspension:
Independent, trailing arms, coil springs, hydraulic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension:
Independent, trailing arms, coil springs, hydraulic dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering: Worm and sector
Front/rear: Drums
5,90 x 14
Body: open body people carrier, 7 seats
Length/width/height: 4.325/1.655/1.475 mm
Wheelbase: 2.650 mm
Weight: 1.050 kg
The 1400 Visitas is one of the most curious vehicles in the history of SEAT. Designed and built entirely in the brand's facilities in Zona Franca, its purpose was to carry and accompany illustrious visitors around SEAT's Barcelona factory. In addition, it was one of the first cars restored by SEAT HISTÓRICOS.
The basis of this unique transformation is the 1400 B model, which began to be manufactured in late 1956, in its "Utilitarian" version, without the characteristic central fog lamp and devoid of chromed ornaments on the grille and the sides. The body is fully open, without doors or roof, and two units were produced.
The basis of this unique transformation is the 1400 B model, which began to be manufactured in late 1956, in its "Utilitarian" version, without the characteristic central fog lamp and devoid of chromed ornaments on the grille and the sides. The body is fully open, without doors or roof, and two units were produced.
The basis of this unique transformation is the 1400 B model, which began to be manufactured in late 1956, in its "Utilitarian" version, without the characteristic central fog lamp and devoid of chromed ornaments on the grille and the sides. The body is fully open, without doors or roof, and two units were produced.
The basis of this unique transformation is the 1400 B model, which began to be manufactured in late 1956, in its "Utilitarian" version, without the characteristic central fog lamp and devoid of chromed ornaments on the grille and the sides. The body is fully open, without doors or roof, and two units were produced.
The basis of this unique transformation is the 1400 B model, which began to be manufactured in late 1956, in its "Utilitarian" version, without the characteristic central fog lamp and devoid of chromed ornaments on the grille and the sides. The body is fully open, without doors or roof, and two units were produced.