THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
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 Trasformabile Valentino, crafted by the skilled hands of Carrozzeria Bertone, stands as a testament to the exquisite marriage of form and function in automotive design. One of its distinctive features is the heavily convex and tapered boot lid, a masterful touch that seamlessly blends with the car’s long rear wings. This harmonious integration of elements speaks to the meticulous craftsmanship employed by Bertone, creating a visual symphony that captivates onlookers. Bertone, known for its innovative design language, didn’t shy away from pushing boundaries. On certain occasions, they proposed a radiator grill of unique design, reminiscent of the long and narrow shield seen on the La Salle, an American automobile produced by General Motors during the same era. This bold choice reflects Bertone’s willingness to draw inspiration from diverse sources and infuse a touch of international flair into their creations. The Fiat 1500 Trasformabile Valentino’s body styling reflects the culmination of mature design trends that had solidified over the years. Bertone, having established itself as a prominent figure in the automotive design landscape, embraced and enhanced these prevailing aesthetics. The result is a car that not only captures the essence of its time but also carries a timeless appeal, showcasing the enduring beauty of well-crafted design.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
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/events 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
Concorso d'Eleganza di Torino General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1938
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.
II Concorso d'Eleganza Sanremo - Coppa Impero General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1938
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events|list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.
The Fiat 1500 Trasformabile Valentino is a distinct Bertone project of 1938 and is independently associated with awards at Turin and San Remo that year. Exact designer and production quantity remain open. General · Unreviewed
- Date
- 1938
- Chassis
- General
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 3 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE











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