THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1938
- Body style
- Cabriolet
- Engine
- 6 cilindri in linea — donor/base Fiat 1500
- Type
- Limited
- Production
- 4
- Displacement
- 1,493 cc
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 6C 1500 Cabriolet by Pininfarina, commissioned by the Ciano family and originally sold in Rome in 1938, stands as a rare and distinguished example of automotive craftsmanship. This particular Fiat 6C 1500 is one of only four vehicles to be adorned with this bespoke Pininfarina bodywork. Similar coachwork was also applied to the Lancia Aprilia chassis, highlighting Pininfarina’s versatility and reputation for creating elegant and unique designs across different automotive platforms. In 2018, this exceptional Fiat 6C 1500 Cabriolet by Pininfarina was proudly displayed at the Concorso d’Eleganza Città di Mantova, where it captivated enthusiasts and judges alike with its historical significance, design aesthetics, and immaculate preservation or restoration. Such appearances at prestigious events underscore the enduring appeal and rarity of this model, showcasing its place among the most distinguished examples of classic Italian automobile design. Presumably cherished by subsequent owners over the decades, this Fiat 6C 1500 Cabriolet by Pininfarina serves as a testament to the collaboration between automotive manufacturers and renowned coachbuilders during the pre-war era. Its limited production numbers and association with the influential Ciano family add to its allure and historical value, making it a prized possession among collectors and enthusiasts of vintage automobiles worldwide.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 4
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- 6 cilindri in linea — donor/base Fiat 1500
- Displacement
- 1,493 cc
- Specification notes
- DONOR_BASE_PROJECTION — base-model technical fields projected from CATTELAN-FIAT-1500-LUSSO-SPORT-1938 because make/model/year match exactly. This does not assert that the coachbuilt/special vehicle retained identical tuning or performance.
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Pininfarina
04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY
Chassis & provenance
Ownership & provenance
- Ownership & history · Legacy attribution
- Institutional Car
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 10 photographs
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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 |
|---|---|
| Klassiker — Fiat 1500 A coachbuilt gallery www.klassiker.nu | Independent historical gallery |
| Carrozzieri Italiani — Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Pininfarina www.carrozzieri-italiani.com | Exact vehicle editorial |
| Fiat Fuoriserie — Fiat 1500 e 2800 www.fiatfuoriserie.it | Specialist bibliographic reference |











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