Austro-Fiat

The Austro-Fiat was a make of cars by Osterreichische Fiat Werke AG, Vienna, from 1921 to 1936.

It was founded in 1907, but FIAT production for the Austrian market did not commence until 1912, and it was not until 1921 that vehicles of Austrian origin were offered, these called ‘A.F.’ for short. The standard private car of the company, the Type C. 1, had a straightforward side valve 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine with a 4-speed separate gearbox, magneto ignition, and front-wheel brakes.

This gave way in 1928 to a 1.3-liter light car with Steyr-type swing axle independent rear suspension.

In 1925, a separate company took over sales of Italian FIAT cars, and Austro-Fiat became affiliated with Austro-Daimler and Puch. The last private car, Type 1001A, was different from the earlier Type 1001, having 34 bhp engines and conventional rear axles.

After 1936, Austro-Fiat concentrated on commercial vehicles, these being sold after 1947 under the name ‘Ö.A.F.’

References

"Austro-Fiat", in G.N. Georgano, ed., The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885-1968 (New York: E.P. Dutton and Co., 1974).