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Bianchina Cabriolet

Bianchina Cabriolet (Italy, 1968)

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One other example of the microcar fever in the late 50's is the Bianchina. The name of the model was chosen as a tribute to Edoardo Bianchi's first car from 1899. It was based on the Fiat 500 but sported a different body designed by Luigi Rapi. The cabriolet version of the model was unveiled in 1960.

This car was part of the The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum that included almost 200 cars. The collection grew for 15 years and was featured in its own museum in Madison, Georgia. The owner of the collection, Bruce Weiner, decided to sell it in auction in the beginning of 2013.



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Bursting with an abundance of sporting character, the Bianchina offered sturdy Fiat 500 mechanical components with luxurious levels of trim for the era. The understated yet captivating Bianchina was further enhanced by a series of mechanical upgrades, including a lowered suspension, which contributed to a sportier ride. The Bianchina was quite a capable performer, with a top speed of 60 mph and an estimated range of nearly 300 miles. Fuel economy reportedly approached an impressive 50 miles ...  more
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