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.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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