THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1936
- Body style
- Berlina
- Engine
- 6 cilindri in linea — donor/base Fiat 1500
- Type
- One-off
- Production
- 1
- Displacement
- 1,493 cc
- Power
- 45 CV
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 Berlina (1936) was coachbuilt by Touring. Developed during the interwar period, the Fiat 1500 Berlina was constructed to meet the evolving demands of the market for stylish and practical automobiles. The design process involved meticulous attention to proportions and construction methods, emphasizing streamlined aesthetics that were characteristic of the period’s automotive trends. The vehicle featured a robust body structure, utilizing lightweight materials to enhance performance while maintaining structural integrity.
Mechanically, the Fiat 1500 Berlina was powered by an inline-four engine, which offered a balance of efficiency and adequate performance for daily driving needs. This model was built on a chassis that was engineered for stability and comfort, with a suspension system designed to absorb road irregularities, thereby enhancing the driving experience. Production details indicate that the Fiat 1500 Berlina was well-received, with numerous units produced to satisfy the market’s appetite for elegant yet functional vehicles.
Documentation indicates that the Fiat 1500 Berlina was exhibited at various automotive shows, showcasing its design and engineering features to a broader audience. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The Fiat 1500 Speciale Touring remains an important subject of study for automotive historians, reflecting the intersection of design innovation and manufacturing during a significant era in automotive history.
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
- 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 Touring Berlina Speciale; it does not independently prove the special coachwork attribution or finished-vehicle performance.
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Touring
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued for this vehicle.
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 |
|---|---|
| Carrozzieri-Italiani — The Fiat 1500: Italy's Favorite Blank Canvas www.carrozzieri-italiani.com | Historical editorial |











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