THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1938
- Body style
- Cabriolet
- Engine
- 6 cilindri in linea — donor/base Fiat 1500
- 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 Victoria, built by Carrozzeria Garavini, epitomizes the innovative spirit and elegance of 1930s automotive design. When Fiat introduced its new 1500 model in 1935, the company aimed to create a significant stylistic departure from its previous designs. This ambition was realized through the aerodynamic lines conceived by Rodolfo Schaeffer in collaboration with Mario Revelli di Beaumont. The result was a radical and modern design for its time, characterized by sleek curves and advanced styling elements. The Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Victoria, envisioned by the Turin coachbuilder Garavini, took this innovative design a step further. This convertible exuded an air of opulence and sophistication, marked by an imposing front grille that set it apart from other vehicles of its era. Its exceptional elegance and unique design made it a standout, capturing the attention of automotive enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike. As a one-off creation, the Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Victoria is a rare gem in the automotive world. Its rarity and distinctiveness have been preserved through meticulous restoration, ensuring that its original beauty and elegance continue to shine. The car’s extraordinary nature and historical significance were further highlighted when it was featured in a film alongside the renowned actress Monica Bellucci, cementing its status as an icon of automotive design. The collaboration between Fiat and Carrozzeria Garavini on the Cabriolet Victoria represents a perfect blend of engineering prowess and artistic vision. The vehicle not only showcases the advanced design concepts of the 1930s but also embodies the luxury and innovation that characterized that era of automotive history. The Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Victoria remains a testament to the creative and technical achievements of its creators, preserving its legacy as a masterpiece of automotive elegance.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Fuori-serie
- Production from
- 1938
- Production to
- 1938
- Production notes
- Correct the legacy 1939 dating: specialist Fiat fuoriserie documentation explicitly catalogs the Garavini G.49 Cabriolet Victoria on Fiat 1500 in 1938. Keep exact chassis and production quantity open.
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- 6 cilindri in linea — donor/base Fiat 1500
- Displacement
- 1,493 cc
- Specification notes
- Confidence detail moved from confidence: high_model_body_year DONOR_BASE_PROJECTION — base-model technical fields projected from CATTELAN-FIAT-1500-LUSSO-SPORT-1938 because make/model/year match exactly. This does not assert that the coachbuilt/special vehicle retained identical tuning or performance.
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Garavini
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 4 photographs
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 |
|---|---|
| Fiat Fuoriserie — Fiat 1500 e 2800 fuoriserie www.fiatfuoriserie.it | Specialist model archive |











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