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The Milan-based Bianchi Company produced vehicles for 56 years that included large and small cars, motorcycles, tanks (in support of the war efforts), and trucks. In 1955 it merged with Pirelli and Fiat to become Autobianchi SpA and produced Fiat 500-based cars. They were basically an in-house custom body builder used by Fiat to compete with the numerous aftermarket kit suppliers. In September 1957, they introduced their Bianchina Trasformabile.
The following year the car was given a more powerful engine and was offered as a salon, coupe, convertible, and estate. 1958 was also the same year that Bianchi sold its shares to its partners, Fiat and Pirelli.
At the 1960 Geneva Salon, the Bianchina Speciale Convertible was introduced. It was a miniature luxury car aimed at the American market and outfitted with a generous amount of chrome trim and a unique interior. Power was supplied from the 500D motor, and the suspension was modified to give it a more responsive and luxurious ride. Soundproofing was improved to reduce exterior noise. The cooling slots on the side, behind the doors, and the chrome borders were removed.
The Bianchina Speciale Convertible was given a price of 20 percent over the base 500. The convertible body styles would continue until 1970, while the estate and saloon were discontinued in 1969.
This 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile Speciale has been given a complete restoration since new. It is painted red with a red-and-white striped interior. It has a two-cylinder engine that displaces 499 cc and produces 21 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and hydraulic drum brakes.
In 2007 this car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, CA, where it was estimated to sell for $25,000 - $35,000 and offered without reserve. Bidding surpassed those estimates, settling at $41,800, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2008
The following year the car was given a more powerful engine and was offered as a salon, coupe, convertible, and estate. 1958 was also the same year that Bianchi sold its shares to its partners, Fiat and Pirelli.
At the 1960 Geneva Salon, the Bianchina Speciale Convertible was introduced. It was a miniature luxury car aimed at the American market and outfitted with a generous amount of chrome trim and a unique interior. Power was supplied from the 500D motor, and the suspension was modified to give it a more responsive and luxurious ride. Soundproofing was improved to reduce exterior noise. The cooling slots on the side, behind the doors, and the chrome borders were removed.
The Bianchina Speciale Convertible was given a price of 20 percent over the base 500. The convertible body styles would continue until 1970, while the estate and saloon were discontinued in 1969.
This 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile Speciale has been given a complete restoration since new. It is painted red with a red-and-white striped interior. It has a two-cylinder engine that displaces 499 cc and produces 21 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and hydraulic drum brakes.
In 2007 this car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, CA, where it was estimated to sell for $25,000 - $35,000 and offered without reserve. Bidding surpassed those estimates, settling at $41,800, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2008
2007 Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $25,000-USD $35,000
Sale Price :
USD $41,800
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina 500 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Autobianchi Bianchina 500
(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Special Cabriolet Chassis#: 110FB/5 007191 Sold for USD$50,400 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile Convertible Chassis#: 110 DB 032036 Sold for USD$9,533 2020 Bonhams : The Autoworld Autumn Sale | |
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Sold for USD$16,500 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile Special Chassis#: 110B.021926 Sold for USD$31,900 2018 Gooding & Co. : Amelia Island | |
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile Chassis#: 020270 Sold for USD$104,500 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1961 AUTOBIANCHI BIANCHINA TRASFORMABILE Chassis#: 032091 Sold for USD$25,045 2013 The Zoute Sale | |
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Special Cabriolet Chassis#: 007191 Sold for USD$34,500 2013 RM Auctions - THE BRUCE WEINER MICROCAR MUSEUM | |
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Transformable Chassis#: 025516 Sold for USD$60,500 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Cabriolet Chassis#: 02170 Sold for USD$18,617 2009 Coys Auction - Auto Moto D‘Epoca - Padova | |
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina 500 Sold for USD$41,800 2007 Gooding & Company |
Autobianchi Bianchina 500s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina 500's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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