Fiat 1200 Cabriolet | 1960

Fiat 1200 Cabriolet | 1960

Highlights:

– 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, 4-speed manual transmission

– Elegant Pininfarina-designed bodywork

– Red paintwork with black and red interior

– Black soft top

– Offered as a restoration project

The seller offers for sale this 1960 Fiat 1200 Cabriolet, powered by a 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The car is finished in red and combined with a black and red interior with pleated seat centres, matching red door panels and a red painted dashboard with the original round instruments and a period steering wheel. A black soft top is fitted. With its charming Pininfarina lines, chrome bumpers and characteristic front grille, the car has all the ingredients of a stylish Italian cabriolet from the golden era of the late 1950s and early 1960s.

The car is offered as a project and will appeal to enthusiasts looking for a restoration. According to the seller, the bodywork of the doors and sills needs attention, the paintwork needs to be redone, the tyres need replacing, the brakes require an overhaul and the carburettor needs adjusting. The photos give a clear impression of the current state of the car, including the underside and the floor areas, and potential buyers are encouraged to study them carefully. The Fiat 1200 Cabriolet is a relatively simple and well-supported car, which makes it an attractive basis for a rewarding restoration.

Fiat unveiled the 1200 Cabriolet at the 1959 Geneva Motor Show as the successor to the 1200 Trasformabile. The new car was designed by Pininfarina, and although Fiat officially called it a cabriolet, it was in essence a true two-seater Italian spider. Its clean, elegant lines drew obvious comparisons with the contemporary Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina models, offering a taste of exclusive Italian design at an accessible price. The model proved a commercial success, both in Italy and in export markets such as the United States, and it was later developed into the 1500 and 1600 S Cabriolet.

Power comes from Fiat’s proven 1,221 cc four-cylinder engine, which gives the lightweight cabriolet lively performance and a willing, eager character. Combined with the four-speed gearbox, rear-wheel drive and roll-up windows, the car offers a delightful mix of sporting character and everyday usability. Today, the Pininfarina-bodied Fiat Cabriolets are appreciated as some of the most attractive and affordable open Italian classics, and a restored example makes a wonderful car for summer touring and classic car events.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues.

Condition of the interior

2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues.

Technical condition

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Overall condition

2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues.

This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.

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This car is currently located in: Occitania region, France.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has an Italian registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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