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Fiat 519 Coupé Dorsay Alessio

1924Coachwork by Alessio

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1924
Body style
Coupé D'Orsay
Engine
6 cilindri in linea a valvole in testa — donor/base Fiat 519
Type
Limited
Displacement
4,766 cc
Power
77 CV

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Fiat 519 Coupé Dorsay Alessio (1924) was coachbuilt by Alessio. Developed during a period marked by innovation in Italian automotive design, the Fiat 519 series was a response to the growing demand for luxury vehicles following World War I. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous attention to proportions and construction methods, with the Dorsay variant characterized by its streamlined body and sophisticated detailing, reflecting the stylistic context of the 1920s. Mechanically, the Fiat 519 was equipped with a robust chassis designed to support various coachwork styles, and it featured a suspension system that enhanced ride comfort. The model was powered by an inline-six engine, which contributed to its performance and operational efficiency. This configuration allowed for a smooth driving experience, making it appealing to the luxury market of its time. Production data for the Fiat 519 is limited; however, documentation indicates that a select number of units were built, underscoring its exclusivity. Surviving examples of the Fiat 519 Coupé Dorsay are recorded in private collections and museums, offering valuable reference points for automotive historians and researchers studying postwar coachbuilding practices. The Fiat 519 Coupé Dorsay Alessio remains a significant example of early 20th-century automotive craftsmanship, with its unique design and engineering contributing to its historical importance in the automotive industry.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
6 cilindri in linea a valvole in testa — donor/base Fiat 519
Displacement
4,766 cc
Power (CV)
77 CV
Specification notes
DONOR_BASE_ONLY — published Fiat 519 specification: 4,766 cc overhead-valve inline-six, 77 CV. Applied only to the Fiat donor/base; the Alessio Coupé D'Orsay body attribution remains independently researchable.

Design & manufacture

Manufacturer · Documented
Fiat
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Alessio

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Carrozzieri Italiani — Alessio archive: Fiat 519 Coupé Dorsay www.carrozzieri-italiani.com Coachbuilder archive exact entry
COACHBUILD.com — Alessio Fiat corpus www.coachbuild.com Independent specialist archive index
Carrozzeria Alessio history it.wikipedia.org Independent coachbuilder history

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