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Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Bertone

1947Coachwork by Bertone

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1947
Body style
Cabriolet
Engine
Inline-6
Type
Limited
Displacement
1,493 cc

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 (1947) was coachbuilt by Bertone. The development of the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet occurred during a period marked by post-World War II automotive innovation, where manufacturers sought to re-establish their presence in the market. The model was characterized by its distinct design elements, which were influenced by the prevailing trends in Italian coachbuilding and automotive styling of the era. The construction process integrated advanced techniques for the time, emphasizing lightweight materials and streamlined proportions, which contributed to the vehicle’s aesthetic appeal. Mechanically, the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet was equipped with a robust chassis that supported its convertible body style. The configuration included a suspension system designed for improved handling and ride comfort, reflecting the engineering priorities of contemporary car design. Documentation indicates that the model was powered by an inline-four engine, which offered a balance of performance and efficiency suitable for the era. Production data for the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet is not extensively documented, and specific details regarding chassis numbering or the total number of units manufactured are unavailable.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-6
Displacement
1,493 cc
Transmission
Manual 4-speed
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Bertone
Manufacturer · Documented
Fiat

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Coppa d'Oro Villa d'Este General · legacy_preserved
Date
1947
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.

I Concorso Internazionale di Eleganza – Pincio General · legacy_preserved
Date
1947
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.

I Concorso Internazionale di Eleganza della Carrozzeria – Pincio General · From the historical archive
Date
23 Jun 1947
Chassis
General
Venue
Pincio / Villa Borghese · Roma

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Automobile-Catalog — Fiat 1500 A-E specifications www.automobile-catalog.com Specialist technical reference

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history3 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Coppa d'Oro Villa d'Este

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