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Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Lusso Sport Cattelan

1938Coachwork by Cattelan

Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Lusso Sport Cattelan

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Manufacturer
Fiat
Base model
1500
Coachbuilt version
Cattelan Cabriolet Lusso Sport
Coachbuilder
Cattelan
Production period
1938
Body style
Cabriolet

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.

09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE

Period photographs & advertising

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