THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1961–1962
- Body style
- Coupé
- Type
- One-off
- Production
- 1
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 (1963) was coachbuilt by Viotti. Developed during the early 1960s, the Fiat 1500 Coupé was part of a broader effort by Fiat to diversify its model range and appeal to a more affluent market segment. The collaboration with Viotti, a notable Italian coachbuilder, allowed for the production of a vehicle that combined Fiat’s engineering capabilities with Viotti’s bespoke craftsmanship. The design and construction process involved a meticulous approach to proportions and aesthetics, with a focus on creating a streamlined silhouette that complemented the mechanical underpinnings provided by Fiat. The body was constructed using traditional coachbuilding techniques, which included hand-formed panels and attention to detail in fit and finish. The stylistic context of the era emphasized elegance and simplicity, which were reflected in the clean lines and harmonious form of the Coupé. Mechanically, the Fiat 1500 Coupé featured a robust chassis that was compatible with several Fiat models of the time, ensuring reliability and performance. The vehicle was equipped with a well-engineered suspension system, enhancing driving dynamics and comfort. Documentation regarding the specific engine configuration is limited; however, it is noted that the Fiat 1500 series typically utilized inline engines, aligning with the manufacturer’s design philosophy.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
- Production from
- 1961
- Production to
- 1962
- Mechanical platform
- Fiat 1500
- Production notes
- Current media canonicalizes this as the 1961 Rodolfo Bonetto / Viotti Fiat 1500 Coupé Linea Tesa, shown again at Turin 1962 with revised frontal details. The old attachment 1043.jpg remains only a legacy-media provenance investigation and does not justify a 1963 identity.
Engine & performance
- Specification notes
- TECH 2026-09-21 — verified Linea Tesa evidence identifies this legacy duplicate as the same 1961 Viotti Fiat 1500 Coupé project. Fiat 1500 is structured as base; duplicate-media identity remains non-additive.
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Viotti
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Designer · Documented
- Rodolfo Bonetto
- Design features · Recorded
- Linea Tesa
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
No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.











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