THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1947
- Body style
- Cabriolet
- Engine
- Inline-6
- Type
- One-off
- Production
- 1
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 Vignale, a masterpiece among Alfredo Vignale‘s early creations, stands as a testament to his innovative design prowess. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this automotive gem showcases a distinctive long and streamlined side, a hallmark of Vignale’s early work. Its aesthetic brilliance not only embodies the contemporary ponton style but elevates it to a level of monolithic elegance. The Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Vignale emerges as a tapered, rounded, and flat marvel, a cigar-shaped Art Deco module gracefully resting on the ground, devoid of interruptions. The sophistication of its design extends to the seamless, button-triggered doors that add a touch of futuristic flair. The Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Vignale is a vision of automotive artistry, where form harmonizes effortlessly with function. It captivates onlookers with its timeless appeal, a blend of mid-century charm and avant-garde aesthetics. In 1947, the 1500 Cabriolet Vignale earned its well-deserved acclaim by clinching the first prize at the prestigious Florence Giardino di Boboli concours d’elegance. This accolade underscored the vehicle’s unmatched elegance and design ingenuity, firmly establishing Alfredo Vignale as a maestro in the world of automotive design. Beyond its Fiat roots, the same exquisite body found its place atop a Lancia Aprilia chassis, showcasing the versatility of Vignale’s design language. This dual application speaks to the enduring legacy of the 500 Cabriolet Vignale, a timeless icon that transcends its era, leaving an indelible mark on the history of automotive design.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-6
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Vignale
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
Historical awards to researchRecorded results awaiting reconciliation
- Event
- Concours d'Elegance de Juan-les-Pins
- Date
- 1948
- Recorded award / result
- Grand Prix d'Europe
- Verification status
- To be verified — this historical result has not yet been accepted as a confirmed CI 2.0 Award. The event, recipient and evidence require reconciliation.
Ruoteclassiche places Vignale's one-off Fiat 1500 Cabriolet among Alfredo Vignale's 1948 creations and states that it was presented to acclaim at the Giardino di Boboli in Florence; this supports Boboli 1948, not a 1947 Boboli event. General · Unreviewed
- Date
- 1948
- Chassis
- General
Concours d'Elegance de Juan-les-Pins General · Grand Prix d'Europe · Unregistered · Unreviewed
- Date
- 1948
- Chassis
- General
- Award / result
- Grand Prix d'Europe
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 2 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.











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