Fiat 1500 Osca Cabriolet 1960 for sale

FIAT 1500 OSCA Cabriolet (1960) We present to you this beautiful and rare FIAT 1500 OSCA Cabriolet from 1960, a true gem of the "Italian sweet life" with significant historical certifications, original accessories, and unique collectible charm. Certifications and documented history The car is accompanied by FIVA certification (category A3), which attests to its adherence to historical status and eligibility to participate in vintage rallies and events. It also features an appraisal conducted by GTÜ (Germany) with a "level 2" rating, confirming its good level of preservation. First registered in Germany (Cologne - Köln) in 2008; for many years owned by a collector who showcased it in at least 6 editions of the prestigious Gran Premio Nuvolari event in Italy. In 2022, it changed ownership in Germany (city of Langen) and is still registered in Germany. This documented traceability further strengthens its historical authenticity and credibility in the eyes of collectors. Technical features Engine: 4-cylinder inline, 1,491 cc (1491 cc) with a double overhead cam designed by OSCA - Officine Specializzate Costruzioni Automobili (the famous Maserati brothers) and built under license. Indicative power: about 75 kW (≈ 100 HP) in the evolved models, or around 80-90 HP for the 1500 OSCA version. Chassis / Type: chassis type "118 S" (in this specific case CHASSIS 118S.005306). Transmission: manual gearbox (4 gears in the initial version), with sporty setup and updated brakes Performance: top speed around 170 km/h for the 1,491 cc version in OSCA configuration. Production: versions equipped with OSCA twin-cam engines are extremely rare: it is estimated that of the approximately 34,211 units of the 1959-66 series, only 3,089 were with OSCA engines. Accessories, finishes, and style Exterior paint in red, a typical expression of the Italian "bella vita" style, perfectly in tune with the elegant body designed by Pininfarina. Red-black leather interiors, sporty leather seats, a quality detail that amplifies the "Gran Turismo" character. Black fabric hood + rare original hard-top included, which further enhances the car's package ("cabriolet / coupe" function and great collectible appeal). Special accessories: battery disconnect, fog lights (additional lights- Recently performed mechanical work: elastic joint on the driveshaft, electric fuel pump, welded water pipe, general mechanical overhaul (head gaskets, valves, gearbox, etc.). The presence of the original hard-top is a true "plus" for vintage car enthusiasts, and perfectly consistent with the elegance of the period and the scenic events. Style and "bella vita" Italian In an era when Italian design was synonymous with elegance, exclusivity, and lightness — the Fiat 1500 OSCA embodies that attitude: low body, fluid and refined lines, bright red recalling the Mediterranean sun and the sounds of the OSCA engine reminding of Maserati's sporting origins. The result? A car capable of transporting you into a film of Italian myths from the 60s: open-top along the coast, hat like Frank Sinatra and large-frame sunglasses, aperitif in the square at Portofino. The Fiat brand, the Pininfarina body, the OSCA engine: all elements that speak of Made in Italy and a history of automotive excellence. Rarity and produced specimens This specific version — 1,491 cc with OSCA engine, chassis 118S, year 1960 — is a piece for true connoisseurs. Versions with OSCA engines are much rarer than the "normal" versions of the 1500 Cabriolet, making them the most sought after in collector circuits. It is reported, for example: "It’s estimated that 3,089 of the 34,211 Fiat Spiders and Coupes built in this period were twin-cam OSCA-powered." (classicdriver.com) In other online comments: "Depending on which source