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Fiat 1500 Coupé Fissore

1959Coachwork by Carrozzeria Fissore

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1959
Body style
Coupé
Engine
Inline-4
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 Coupé (1960) was coachbuilt by Fissore. Developed during the late 1950s, the Fiat 1500 series aimed to combine performance with style, reflecting the design trends of the era. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous attention to proportions, utilizing traditional construction methods that emphasized both aesthetics and structural integrity. The design of the Fiat 1500 Coupé featured clean lines and a streamlined silhouette, characteristic of the period’s automotive styling. Mechanically, the Fiat 1500 Coupé was equipped with an inline-four engine, powered by a 4L configuration, which contributed to its efficient performance. The chassis was engineered to accommodate a rear-wheel-drive layout, ensuring a balanced distribution of weight. Suspension systems were designed to enhance driving comfort while maintaining responsiveness on various road surfaces. Production data for the Fiat 1500 Coupé indicates that it was part of a limited run, with specific chassis numbers documented for reference. Surviving examples of the model are recorded, illustrating the craftsmanship of Fissore and the design ethos of the time. The Fiat 1500 Coupé was presented at several exhibitions, highlighting its significance within the automotive landscape of the 1960s. Documentation indicates that surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The Fiat 1500 Coupé Fissore remains a notable entry in the annals of automotive history, reflecting the intersection of industrial design and engineering during a transformative period in car manufacturing.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited
Production notes
Independent/historical Fissore overviews identify a Fiat 1500 Coupé presented at Turin in 1959. Preserve 1959 model/body/coachbuilder identity; designer, chassis and production total remain open. NO_AUTO_INHERIT.

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-4

Design & manufacture

Manufacturer · Documented
Fiat
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Carrozzeria Fissore

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
Carrozzeria Fissore historical overview — Fiat specials en.wikipedia.org Specialist coachbuilder history
Auto & Moto historical Fissore overview it.scribd.com Historical automotive periodical

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