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Fiat 6C 1500 Cabriolet Pininfarina

1938Coachwork by Pininfarina

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.

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
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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