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Fiat 1500 G.49 Cabriolet Victoria Garavini

1938Coachwork by Garavini

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.

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
Fiat Fuoriserie — Fiat 1500 e 2800 fuoriserie www.fiatfuoriserie.it Specialist model archive

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