THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Fiat
- Base model
- 1500
- Coachbuilt version
- Pinin Farina Cabriolet pre-war family
- Coachbuilder
- Pininfarina
- 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 6C 1500 Cabriolet by Pininfarina, commissioned by the Ciano family and originally sold in Rome in 1938, stands as a rare and distinguished example of automotive craftsmanship. This particular Fiat 6C 1500 is one of only four vehicles to be adorned with this bespoke Pininfarina bodywork. Similar coachwork was also applied to the Lancia Aprilia chassis, highlighting Pininfarina’s versatility and reputation for creating elegant and unique designs across different automotive platforms. In 2018, this exceptional Fiat 6C 1500 Cabriolet by Pininfarina was proudly displayed at the Concorso d’Eleganza Città di Mantova, where it captivated enthusiasts and judges alike with its historical significance, design aesthetics, and immaculate preservation or restoration. Such appearances at prestigious events underscore the enduring appeal and rarity of this model, showcasing its place among the most distinguished examples of classic Italian automobile design. Presumably cherished by subsequent owners over the decades, this Fiat 6C 1500 Cabriolet by Pininfarina serves as a testament to the collaboration between automotive manufacturers and renowned coachbuilders during the pre-war era. Its limited production numbers and association with the influential Ciano family add to its allure and historical value, making it a prized possession among collectors and enthusiasts of vintage automobiles worldwide.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 4
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- 6 cilindri in linea — donor/base Fiat 1500
- Displacement
- 1,493 cc
- Specification notes
- 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.
03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS
Design, body & suppliers
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Pininfarina
Body form & construction
- Body style
- Cabriolet
04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY
Events & chronology
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
06 / CHASSIS REGISTER
Chassis register
Ownership & provenance
- Ownership & history · Legacy attribution
- Institutional Car
08 / GALLERY
Photo gallery 10 photographs
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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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