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.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued 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.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| IXO Collections — Bertone heritage history www.ixocollections.com | Brand-history feature with archival manufacturer imagery |











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