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Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Bertone

1938Coachwork by Bertone

Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Bertone

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1938
Body style
Cabriolet
Engine
6 cilindri in linea — donor/base Fiat 1500
Type
Fuori-serie
Displacement
1,493 cc

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 1500 Cabriolet Bertone stands as a testament to the pinnacle of stylistic refinement and production quality achieved by Bertone on the Fiat 1500 chassis in 1938. The culmination of two years of diverse bodies built by Bertone showcased a state of full maturity, marked by an innovative design, exceptional craftsmanship, and unique constructional features. Designed by the skilled Mario Revelli di Beaumont, the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet emerged as a masterpiece, earning recognition as one of the most elegant and refined cars of its time. It was a harmonious blend of aesthetics and engineering prowess, built upon the six-cylinder Fiat mechanics. The dual-tone paintwork, a distinctive feature, enhanced the visual appeal of the Cabriolet. Additionally, the fully foldable hood and the innovative folding windscreen showcased the meticulous attention to detail, setting this model apart in terms of functionality and style. Despite the abundance of chromed elements, the design maintained a sense of purity, underscoring the sophistication of the vehicle’s overall line. With a wheelbase measuring 2800 mm and a weight of 1150 kg, the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet offered a balanced and poised driving experience. The car’s six-cylinder engine propelled it to a maximum speed of 115 km/h, demonstrating not only elegance but also performance. In summary, the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Bertone encapsulates the zenith of Bertone’s prowess in 1938, a year that saw the convergence of stylistic innovation, production excellence, and the introduction of unique design elements. This vehicle remains a timeless example of automotive artistry and a symbol of the era’s commitment to both form and function.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Fuori-serie
Production notes
1938 Bertone Fiat 1500 Cabriolet identity is secure. Individual designer remains unresolved; preserve legacy slug exactly and keep chassis/count open.

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
6 cilindri in linea — donor/base Fiat 1500
Displacement
1,493 cc
Specification notes
Confidence detail moved from confidence: high identity/year; low-medium exact designer DONOR_BASE_PROJECTION — base-model technical fields projected from CATTELAN-FIAT-1500-LUSSO-SPORT-1938 because make/model/year match exactly. This does not assert that the coachbuilt/special vehicle retained identical tuning or performance.

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Bertone
Manufacturer · Documented
Fiat

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

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

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

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