Highlights
- Rare Ghia-designed coupé: one of only 36 examples produced for the US market
- Upgraded with a five-speed gearbox
- Imported from the US to Belgium with customs duties paid
- Running engine despite being offered as a restoration project
The Appeal
Here's something even the most committed Italian car enthusiasts may never have seen before.
The Fiat 1500 GT Coupé by Ghia was one of the most exclusive and elusive collaborations between Fiat and the renowned Italian coachbuilder Ghia. With its elegant proportions and distinctive styling, the 1500 GT Coupé showcases the pinnacle of 1960s Italian automotive design. Just 846 examples were built in total and here we have one of the mere 36 cars built for the United States market.
Having been imported from the United States to Belgium with all customs duties paid, this project car offers a compelling opportunity to restore a genuinely scarce piece of automotive history.
The Fiat 1500 GT Coupé by Ghia was one of the most exclusive and elusive collaborations between Fiat and the renowned Italian coachbuilder Ghia. With its elegant proportions and distinctive styling, the 1500 GT Coupé showcases the pinnacle of 1960s Italian automotive design. Just 846 examples were built in total and here we have one of the mere 36 cars built for the United States market.
Having been imported from the United States to Belgium with all customs duties paid, this project car offers a compelling opportunity to restore a genuinely scarce piece of automotive history.
History and Paperwork
- 1969 Fiat 1500 GT Coupé by Ghia, imported from the US to Belgium around 2016-2017
- One of only 36 examples produced for the US market
- Customs duties have been paid but the vehicle retains its American documentation
- 44,981 km indicated
- The car is currently registered in Belgium, but not roadworthy
- Offered as a project for restoration
The Condition
- Reportedly requires a full restoration
- The Belgian owner has fitted different wheels from the original specification
- Body panels reportedly differ from the standard specification in some areas
- Appears straight and solid overall; bidders should expect some corrosion commensurate with age
- Interior condition consistent with a vehicle requiring full restoration
- The car has been standing for some time
The Mechanics
- 1.5-litre four-cylinder Fiat petrol engione
- Five-speed manual gearbox, upgraded from the original specification while in the US
- The engine is reported to be running
- Clutch disc is currently seized after the vehicle has been stationary for an extended period
- Will require mechanical recommissioning as part of the restoration process
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