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Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Casaro

1935Coachwork by Casaro

Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Casaro

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1935
Body style
Cabriolet
Engine
Inline-6
Type
Fuori-serie
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 (1935) was coachbuilt by Casaro. This model was developed during a period when Italian automotive design was evolving, characterized by a blend of functionality and style. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous attention to proportions and construction methods, resulting in a lightweight body that reflected the design trends of the mid-1930s. The Fiat 1500 Cabriolet featured a streamlined silhouette, which was a significant departure from previous designs, emphasizing both aesthetic appeal and aerodynamic efficiency.

Mechanically, the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet was constructed on a robust chassis that supported a balanced suspension system, providing stability and comfort. The model was powered by a 6L inline-six engine, which contributed to its performance characteristics while maintaining efficient fuel consumption. The engineering behind the chassis and suspension was indicative of Fiat’s commitment to quality and reliability during this era.

In production terms, specific details such as production numbers are not documented for this model; however, surviving examples can be found in private collections and institutional archives. These examples provide valuable insights for researchers of postwar coachbuilding and contribute to the understanding of automotive history in Italy. Documentation indicates that the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet was well received in its time, and its design continues to be a reference point for automotive historians examining the evolution of cabriolet models in the 20th century. 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
Fuori-serie
Production notes
Migration-safe source-limited Casaro record. Retain 1935/model/body identity; do not infer chassis, production count or survivor history.

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-6
Displacement
1,493 cc
Transmission
Manual 4-speed
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Specification notes
Source-backed donor/model-level baseline for Fiat 1500 A–E (1935–1950): Inline-6, 1493 cc, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive. Power output varied across series and special bodies; horsepower, body dimensions, weight and maximum speed are intentionally not inherited.

Design & manufacture

Manufacturer · Documented
Fiat
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Casaro

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

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