THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1947
- Body style
- Cabriolet
- Engine
- Inline-6
- Type
- Limited
- 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 (1947) was coachbuilt by Bertone. The development of the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet occurred during a period marked by post-World War II automotive innovation, where manufacturers sought to re-establish their presence in the market. The model was characterized by its distinct design elements, which were influenced by the prevailing trends in Italian coachbuilding and automotive styling of the era. The construction process integrated advanced techniques for the time, emphasizing lightweight materials and streamlined proportions, which contributed to the vehicle’s aesthetic appeal. Mechanically, the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet was equipped with a robust chassis that supported its convertible body style. The configuration included a suspension system designed for improved handling and ride comfort, reflecting the engineering priorities of contemporary car design. Documentation indicates that the model was powered by an inline-four engine, which offered a balance of performance and efficiency suitable for the era. Production data for the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet is not extensively documented, and specific details regarding chassis numbering or the total number of units manufactured are unavailable.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-6
- Displacement
- 1,493 cc
- Transmission
- Manual 4-speed
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Bertone
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
Coppa d'Oro Villa d'Este General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1947
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.
I Concorso Internazionale di Eleganza – Pincio General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1947
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.
I Concorso Internazionale di Eleganza della Carrozzeria – Pincio General · From the historical archive
- Date
- 23 Jun 1947
- Chassis
- General
- Venue
- Pincio / Villa Borghese · Roma
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 4 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Automobile-Catalog — Fiat 1500 A-E specifications www.automobile-catalog.com | Specialist technical reference |











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