Description
The Autobianchi Bianchina is a miniature car produced by Italian car manufacturer Autobianchi, based on the chassis and mechanical parts of the Fiat 500. It was available in several versions: Berlina (sedan), Cabriolet (roadster), Trasformabile (fixed-profile convertible), Panoramica (station wagon) and Furgoncino (van). The car was presented to the public on 16 September 1957 at the Museum of Science and Technology in Milan. The car was initially equipped with the smallest Fiat engine, an air-cooled 479cc unit with an output of 15 hp (11 kW). In 1959, the engine power was increased to 16. 5 hp (12. 1 kW) and the convertible version was launched in 1960. In the same year, the Trasformabile, whose displacement had been increased to 499 cc and power to 17. 5 hp (12.. 9 kW). 9 kW), was available in a special version with two-tone paint and engine power up to 21 hp (15. 4 kW). This body version had a fixed B-pillar and partial roof, with the rest of the opening covered by a folding fabric hood, while the convertible version had no B-pillar. The Trasformabile was the only version with suicide doors and was replaced by a four-seater sedan in 1962. The engine and chassis were the same in both versions. A minor facelift was carried out in 1965, adding half a horsepower to the regular engine in the Berlina. In France, the different Bianchina models were sold under different names: the Berlina became the Lutèce, the Familiare the Texane and the Cabriolet was marketed as the Eden Roc. In the United States, the importer marketed them with the Fiat logo instead of as Autobianchi. Very nice about this Autobianchi we are offering are the original Italian documents. The car is a clear project, the interior is very nice and the engine has run. The paintwork is less of this car. All in all a beautiful Italian classic, with this classic you will have something special in your possession.
