Fiat 1500
(1935 - 1967)
Car articles about Fiat 1500 by year
In 1935, Fiat presented the 1500 with a six-cylinder engine, a car with a sophisticated aerodynamic design that was several years ahead of its time. However, this did not deter buyers, and the four-door saloons even achieved brilliant results on the racetracks. Even today, the Berlina looks more modern than its vintage would suggest. This vehicle report portrays a Fiat 1500 from 1936, explains the technology and development history and also shows the car in historical photos.
Anyone who wanted a sports car after the Second World War usually had to build it themselves due to the lack of alternatives and the high prices of the few factory sports cars. The Bevilacqua brothers did the same and had a 1937 Fiat 1500 fitted with an elegant Ponton-Barchetta body in 1945. The car has survived and is an attractive contemporary witness. This report characterizes the Fiat 1500 saloon (16 HP) and shows its transformation into a sporty six-cylinder two-seater in many pictures.
The new Fiat mid-range was awaited with great interest in 1961. And the Fiat 1300/1500 did not disappoint, at least not the 'writer' of the magazine 'hobby'. He found hardly a fly in the ointment and praised the interior design, performance and driving characteristics. This article reproduces the original wording from 1961 and shows the Fiat 1300 and 1500 models in historical photos and in the original sales brochure of the time.
In 1961, the magazine 'hobby' "cross-examined" affordable sports cars. Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint, Fiat 1500 Spider, MG A, MG A Twin Cam, Triumph TR 3, Porsche 1600 and 1600 S, as well as Sunbeam Alpine and Mercedes-Benz 190 SL were contrasted and compared. And the winner? Read for yourself! Let's just say that although the most expensive car was almost twice as expensive as the cheapest, the best sports car scored just under 3% better than the worst. This report edits the comparison test of the time and supplements it with many contemporary photos and sales brochures of the vehicles involved. To revel in!
At the end of 1962, the magazine 'hobby' carried out a major comparative test with eleven saloons from Germany, France, England and Italy. In a tough competition, hot-blooded family sports cars had to be compared with utility saloons designed for comfort. The fact that a German representative won was not a matter of course, as places 2 to 4 went to "foreign countries". This article reproduces the original wording of the report at the time and shows all eleven sedans compared in many archive photos.
Between 1961 and 1967, the Siata company built an elegant, sporty coupé based on the Fiat 1300/1500 saloon. In some markets, the car was also offered by the German NSU-Fiat. The design of the coupé, of which several thousand were produced, was by Giovanni Michelotti, with 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 liter engines being used. This report portrays a Siata Fiat 1300 Coupé 2+2 from 1962 and tells the story of the pretty small-series vehicle, supplemented by sales literature, historical illustrations and a sound sample.
The Fiat 1500 was not cheaper than its German and French competitors at the time. However, as Turin supplied expensive extras such as front disc brakes as standard and gave the pretty car a good dose of temperament, the Italian was ahead of its competitors in many respects. This original test report from 1963, illustrated with many historical photos, explains how the Fiat defied common prejudices and what the idiosyncratic chassis was all about.
The Fiat 1500 L was not a new model as such, but was the enlarged version of the Fiat 1500. The size and price were aimed at families and their budgets. For a relatively fair price, it offered a high level of comfort and safety. In the summer of 1963, the magazine 'hobby' wanted to find out whether the Fiat 1500 L was also convincing in everyday use. This report reproduces the original wording of the test report from that time and shows the Fiat 1500 L in many photos and in the original brochure.
The Fiat 1600 S Cabriolet is the final evolutionary stage of the open-top Fiat 1200 presented in 1959, on which three different "hot" variants with the twin-camshaft engine adopted from Osca were based. Initially with 1.5 and later with 1.6 liter displacement, the small sports convertibles excelled with competitive driving performance and good manners. This report summarizes the history of the Fiat 1200/1500 Cabriolet and portrays a Fiat 1600 S in detail, including archive photos, brochures and sound samples.
The combination of a large engine and small body made for a whole series of lively sports saloons in the mid-sixties. With the 1500 L, Fiat took the opposite approach and created a spacious car for drivers without much forward thrust. However, since the heart was still Italian, the sedan's temperament could sometimes run away with it. This historical test report analyzes the Fiat 1500 L and its target group.
Between 1961 and 1966, Fiat built over 600,000 type 1300/1500 vehicles, a small number of which were delivered as station wagons (Familiare). And a very small number were converted into hearses by the Pilato company. At least one of these special vehicles has survived, reason enough to experience it in the driver's seat! This vehicle report describes the history of the Fiat 1300/1500 and portrays a hearse version from 1965 in detail, supplemented by archive material and even a sound sample.
In the early 1960s, the Italian coachbuilder Ghia offered a beautiful coupé based on the Fiat 1500. The idiosyncratic 1500 GT was called the Gran Turismo, which was eventually produced in several hundred units but is as rare today as the rarest Ferrari or Lamborghini. This report tells the story of the Ghia 1500 GT and portrays an example from 1965, supplemented by extensive historical images.
It was nimble, economical, spacious and safe to drive - there really wasn't much to criticize about the revised Fiat 1500. With an extended wheelbase and hardened crankshaft, it made up for the two biggest weaknesses of its predecessor. The negative aspects of the Italian were limited to minor details and the stubborn steering wheel gearshift, for which there was an alternative, at least in Germany. This article provides a historical test report and makes it clear how well the Fiat 1500 was received at its debut.
Current market prices for Fiat 1500
4-Door Sedan, 48 PS, 1493 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 48 PS, 1493 cm3
Convertible, 90 PS, 1491 cm3
Convertible, 72 PS, 1481 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 72 PS, 1481 cm3
null, 72 PS, 1481 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 80 PS, 1481 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 80 PS, 1481 cm3
Coupe, 84 PS, 1481 cm3
Coupe, 75 PS, 1481 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Fiat 1500
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 1500 Coupé by Vignale 1964 Sold RM/Sotheby's St. Moritz (September 15, 2023) |
1500 Coupé by Vignale | 1964 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's St. Moritz (September 15, 2023) | |
| Fiat 1500 Berlina 1938 Sold RM/Sotheby's Villa Erba Auction (May 20, 2023) |
1500 Berlina | 1938 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Villa Erba Auction (May 20, 2023) | |
| Fiat-Simca 1500 Spider Spéciale Le Mans 1950 (Jg. Ca.) 1949 Sold Artcurial Rétromobile (March 18, 2022) |
1500 Spider Spéciale Le Mans 1950 (Jg. Ca.) | 1949 | Sold | Artcurial Rétromobile (March 18, 2022) | |
| FIAT 1500 Spider 1964 Sold Coys Techno Classica Essen (April 8, 2017) |
1500 Spider | 1964 | Sold | Coys Techno Classica Essen (April 8, 2017) | |
| FIAT 1500 Spider 1964 Sold Coys Blenheim Palace Auction (July 2, 2016) |
1500 Spider | 1964 | Sold | Coys Blenheim Palace Auction (July 2, 2016) | |
| Fiat 1500 6C Sport Barchetta 1937 Not Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Gstaad (December 29, 2018) |
1500 6C Sport Barchetta | 1937 | Not Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Gstaad (December 29, 2018) | |
| FIAT 1500 S O.S.C.A. Spider 1960 Not Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen (April 29, 2017) |
1500 S O.S.C.A. Spider | 1960 | Not Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen (April 29, 2017) | |
| FIAT 6C 1500 Sport 1937 Sold Coys Techno Classica (April 9, 2016) |
6C 1500 Sport | 1937 | Sold | Coys Techno Classica (April 9, 2016) | |
| Fiat 1500 Cabriolet 1937 Sold Bonhams Padua (October 27, 2018) |
1500 Cabriolet | 1937 | Sold | Bonhams Padua (October 27, 2018) | |
| Fiat 1500 Convertible by Pininfarina 1967 Sold RM/Sotheby's RM/Sotheby’s Elkhart Collection Versteigerung (October 23, 2020) |
1500 Convertible by Pininfarina | 1967 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's RM/Sotheby’s Elkhart Collection Versteigerung (October 23, 2020) |
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