1959 Autobianchi Bianchina Cabriolet

After spending many years of service, this Autobianchi was put into storage where it would remain for nearly 4 decades. The car was re-discovered when the building where the car was stored, was sold. This 'trasformabile' model has a fully retractable sunroof and was treated to a full restoration. Inside, there are black seats piped in with red-custom-sewn upholstery and red carpeting. The engine and all mechanical systems have been rebuilt.

In 2010, this car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Pebble Beach where it was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $40,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $31,900 including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2010