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Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Bertone

1937Coachwork by Bertone

Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Bertone

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1937
Body style
Cabriolet
Type
Limited

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 (1937) was coachbuilt by Bertone. During this period, the Fiat 1500 model was developed to offer a blend of style and practicality, appealing to a market that valued both performance and aesthetic appeal. The design process involved close collaboration between Fiat and Bertone, focusing on proportions that emphasized a sleek silhouette, constructed using traditional coachbuilding methods that highlighted craftsmanship. The vehicle featured a body that was both lightweight and durable, employing techniques that allowed for elegant curves and a refined finish, situating it within the stylistic context of 1930s automotive design.

Mechanically, the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet was equipped with a robust configuration to ensure reliability and performance. Powered by an inline-four engine, the vehicle was designed to provide a balanced driving experience, complemented by a well-engineered chassis and suspension system that facilitated stability and comfort. The layout of the chassis was optimized for both performance and ease of driving, demonstrating the advancements in automotive engineering of the time.

Production data indicates that the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet was manufactured in limited quantities, with specific chassis numbering documented to track the vehicles produced. Surviving examples of this model are recorded in various private collections and museums, reflecting its significance within the history of postwar coachbuilding. The model has been displayed at various exhibitions, showcasing its design and engineering to automotive enthusiasts and historians alike. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited
Mechanical platform
Fiat 1500

Engine & performance

Specification notes
TECH 2026-09-21 — Bertone heritage evidence identifies the 1937 Cabriolet family as Fiat 1500-based. Fiat 1500 is structured as donor/platform; duplicate legacy URLs do not imply multiple distinct mechanical specifications.

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Bertone
Manufacturer · Documented
Fiat

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
IXO Collections — Bertone heritage history www.ixocollections.com Brand-history feature with archival manufacturer imagery

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