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Fiat 1500 Coupé Viotti

1961Coachwork by Viotti

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.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.

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