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Fiat 1500 Berlina Speciale Touring

1936Coachwork by Touring

Fiat 1500 Berlina Speciale Touring

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.

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
Carrozzieri-Italiani — The Fiat 1500: Italy's Favorite Blank Canvas www.carrozzieri-italiani.com Historical editorial

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