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 Cabriolet Lusso Sport Cattelan (1938) was coachbuilt by Cattelan. Developed during a period characterized by a blend of luxury and sportiness in automotive design, the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet was intended to cater to an affluent clientele seeking both style and performance. The coachbuilding process involved traditional methods, where skilled artisans crafted the bodywork to ensure precise proportions and a harmonious aesthetic. The design reflected the stylistic context of the late 1930s, emphasizing streamlined forms and elegant lines that were both functional and visually appealing. Mechanically, the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet featured a robust configuration that supported its dual purpose as a luxury vehicle and a sport-oriented model. Documentation indicates that it was equipped with an inline engine, although specific details regarding displacement and performance characteristics are not available. The chassis was designed to provide stability and comfort, integrating a sophisticated suspension system suitable for varied driving conditions.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
- Production notes
- Retain the 1938 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Lusso Sport Cattelan as a guarded coachbuilder attribution. Donor Fiat mechanical data must not be used to resolve the Cattelan entity.
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- 6 cilindri in linea — donor/base Fiat 1500
- Displacement
- 1,493 cc
- Power (CV)
- 45 CV
- Specification notes
- DONOR_BASE_ONLY — Fiat/Stellantis historical material documents the prewar/postwar Fiat 1500 family with a 1,493 cc inline-six; 45 CV for the period 1500 A/B/C family. Applied only to the Fiat donor/base for Cattelan Cabriolet Lusso Sport; it does not independently prove the special coachwork attribution or finished-vehicle performance.
03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS
Design, body & suppliers
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Cattelan
Body form & construction
- Body style
- Cabriolet
04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY
Events & chronology
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
08 / GALLERY
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued for this vehicle.
09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE
Period photographs & advertising
The period archive gallery will show historical photographs, advertisements, brochures and press images once assets, provenance and usage rights have been recorded in the masterfile.







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