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Fiat 500 Cabriolet Viotti

1937Coachwork by Viotti

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1937
Body style
Cabriolet
Engine
Inline-4
Type
Limited
Displacement
569 cc
Power
13 CV

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 500 Cabriolet (1937) was coachbuilt by Viotti and designed by Mario Revelli di Beaumont. Developed during a period marked by innovation in automotive design, the Fiat 500 Cabriolet was part of a broader trend in the 1930s of creating compact and stylish vehicles tailored to urban environments. The coachbuilding process employed by Viotti emphasized lightweight construction and elegant proportions, integrating the aesthetic vision of Revelli di Beaumont with practical engineering. The design process for the Fiat 500 Cabriolet involved careful attention to the vehicle’s silhouette and functional elements. The body was constructed using traditional coachbuilding methods, which included hand-formed panels and a focus on craftsmanship that characterized Viotti’s output. The compact dimensions of the vehicle were complemented by a soft-top convertible roof, allowing for a versatile driving experience. Mechanically, the Fiat 500 Cabriolet featured a robust chassis that supported its design. The technical specifications are noted for their simplicity and efficiency, in line with Fiat’s engineering philosophy during this era. The vehicle was powered by a suitable engine, contributing to its agility and responsiveness in urban settings.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-4
Displacement
569 cc
Power (CV)
13 CV
Engine speed
4,000 rpm
Transmission
Manual 4-speed
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Specification notes
Source-backed donor/model-level baseline for Fiat 500 A / pre-B Topolino: Inline-4, 569 cc, 13 CV at 4000 rpm, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive. Coachbuilt-body dimensions, weight and maximum speed are intentionally not inherited.

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Viotti
Designer · Candidate
Mario Revelli di Beaumont
Manufacturer · Documented
Fiat

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Concorso d'Eleganza di Torino General · legacy_preserved
Date
1937
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.

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
Topolino Autoclub Italia — Fiat 500 (Topolino) models www.topolinoautoclubitalia.it Marque club register

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Concorso d'Eleganza di Torino

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