THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1937
- Body style
- Cabriolet
- Engine
- Inline-4
- Type
- Limited
- Displacement
- 569 cc
- Power
- 13 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 500 Cabriolet (1937) was coachbuilt by Viotti and designed by Mario Revelli di Beaumont. Developed during a period marked by innovation in automotive design, the Fiat 500 Cabriolet was part of a broader trend in the 1930s of creating compact and stylish vehicles tailored to urban environments. The coachbuilding process employed by Viotti emphasized lightweight construction and elegant proportions, integrating the aesthetic vision of Revelli di Beaumont with practical engineering. The design process for the Fiat 500 Cabriolet involved careful attention to the vehicle’s silhouette and functional elements. The body was constructed using traditional coachbuilding methods, which included hand-formed panels and a focus on craftsmanship that characterized Viotti’s output. The compact dimensions of the vehicle were complemented by a soft-top convertible roof, allowing for a versatile driving experience. Mechanically, the Fiat 500 Cabriolet featured a robust chassis that supported its design. The technical specifications are noted for their simplicity and efficiency, in line with Fiat’s engineering philosophy during this era. The vehicle was powered by a suitable engine, contributing to its agility and responsiveness in urban settings.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-4
- Displacement
- 569 cc
- Power (CV)
- 13 CV
- Engine speed
- 4,000 rpm
- Transmission
- Manual 4-speed
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Specification notes
- Source-backed donor/model-level baseline for Fiat 500 A / pre-B Topolino: Inline-4, 569 cc, 13 CV at 4000 rpm, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive. Coachbuilt-body dimensions, weight and maximum speed are intentionally not inherited.
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Viotti
- Designer · Candidate
- Mario Revelli di Beaumont
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
Concorso d'Eleganza di Torino General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1937
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 4 photographs
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 |
|---|---|
| Topolino Autoclub Italia — Fiat 500 (Topolino) models www.topolinoautoclubitalia.it | Marque club register |












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