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Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Vignale

1947Coachwork by Vignale

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1947
Body style
Cabriolet
Engine
Inline-6
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 Cabriolet Vignale, a masterpiece among Alfredo Vignale‘s early creations, stands as a testament to his innovative design prowess. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this automotive gem showcases a distinctive long and streamlined side, a hallmark of Vignale’s early work. Its aesthetic brilliance not only embodies the contemporary ponton style but elevates it to a level of monolithic elegance. The Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Vignale emerges as a tapered, rounded, and flat marvel, a cigar-shaped Art Deco module gracefully resting on the ground, devoid of interruptions. The sophistication of its design extends to the seamless, button-triggered doors that add a touch of futuristic flair. The Fiat 1500 Cabriolet Vignale is a vision of automotive artistry, where form harmonizes effortlessly with function. It captivates onlookers with its timeless appeal, a blend of mid-century charm and avant-garde aesthetics. In 1947, the 1500 Cabriolet Vignale earned its well-deserved acclaim by clinching the first prize at the prestigious Florence Giardino di Boboli concours d’elegance. This accolade underscored the vehicle’s unmatched elegance and design ingenuity, firmly establishing Alfredo Vignale as a maestro in the world of automotive design. Beyond its Fiat roots, the same exquisite body found its place atop a Lancia Aprilia chassis, showcasing the versatility of Vignale’s design language. This dual application speaks to the enduring legacy of the 500 Cabriolet Vignale, a timeless icon that transcends its era, leaving an indelible mark on the history of automotive design.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production
1
Production type
One-off

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-6

Design & manufacture

Manufacturer · Documented
Fiat
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Vignale

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Historical awards to researchRecorded results awaiting reconciliation
Event
Concours d'Elegance de Juan-les-Pins
Date
1948
Recorded award / result
Grand Prix d'Europe
Verification status
To be verified — this historical result has not yet been accepted as a confirmed CI 2.0 Award. The event, recipient and evidence require reconciliation.
Ruoteclassiche places Vignale's one-off Fiat 1500 Cabriolet among Alfredo Vignale's 1948 creations and states that it was presented to acclaim at the Giardino di Boboli in Florence; this supports Boboli 1948, not a 1947 Boboli event. General · Unreviewed
Date
1948
Chassis
General
Concours d'Elegance de Juan-les-Pins General · Grand Prix d'Europe · Unregistered · Unreviewed
Date
1948
Chassis
General
Award / result
Grand Prix d'Europe

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history2 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Ruoteclassiche places Vignale's one-off Fiat 1500 Cabriolet among Alfredo Vignale's 1948 creations and states that it was presented to acclaim at the Giardino di Boboli in Florence; this supports Boboli 1948, not a 1947 Boboli event.

  2. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Concours d'Elegance de Juan-les-Pins · Grand Prix d'Europe

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