Coys Auction - Automoto D‘Epoca
Padova Fiera
Padova, Italy
Saturday 24th October 2009
Admission by catalogue only - admits two
Registration Number: EU registered Chassis Number: 118S012935
The precursor of the Fiat 1500 coupé and cabriolet was the Fiat 1200 Trasformabile of the early and mid-1950s. For the construction of this new coupé, FIAT commissioned Pininfarina to create a new body. The result confirmed its expectations from the master designer: elegant and unique lines, destined to become a classic. To match the exciting looks, the famous Bialbero 118000 engine, built by OSCA - Officine Specializzate Costruzione Automobili, owned by the Maserati brothers - was made available for the Fiat 1500 S Coupé and the even more exclusive Spyder.
Producing an impressive 95bhp from the small 1.5 litre twin overhead camshaft engine with single double-barrel carburettor, truly sporting performance was available which could propel this pretty little car to a top speed of more than