Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 101
1967 Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica Chassis no. 120B121339 Engine no. 345469
Sold for US$12,320 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 101
1967 Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica
1967 Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica
Chassis no. 120B121339
Engine no. 345469
Chassis no. 120B121339
Engine no. 345469
499cc OHV Inline 2-cylinder Air-cooled Engine
Weber Single-choke Carburetor
27bhp at 4000rpm
4-Speed Manual Rear Transaxle
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
*Attractive Italian micro car
*Overall good condition with recently completed interior
*Less than 30,000 kilometers showing on the odometer
*Based on the Fiat 500 model
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Originally a bicycle manufacturer and arguably best known as a maker of fine racing motorcycles, Edoardo Bianchi built his first automobile around 1900. A wide variety of models was manufactured over the next 30 years, though by 1940 the firm was concentrating on motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Car manufacture resumed in 1957 when Bianchi joined partners FIAT and Pirelli to form Autobianchi. Production commenced at a new purpose-built factory in Desio, Autobianchi's debut model being the FIAT 500-based Bianchina, named after Edoardo Bianchi's first ever automobile. The Bianchina debuted as the Transformabile coupé, with full-length folding sunroof, and showed clear signs of American influence, its size excepted, exemplified by two-tone paintwork, whitewall tyres and plentiful chromework. Positioned up-market from the FIAT 500, which had been conceived as basic transportation for the impecunious masses, the Bianchina was marketed as a 'second car' or luxurious 'recreational vehicle'. Appealing strongly to affluent middle class ladies, it reflected Italian society's increasing prosperity.
In 1960 the newly introduced and more powerful FIAT 500D engine became standard equipment on the Bianchina range which was augmented by two new models: a Cabriolet and the Panoramica estate car that used the FIAT Giardiniera's space-saving horizontally-opposed engine. A fourth version, the Quattroposti saloon, arrived the following year to be followed by a brace of vans.
This charming 1967 Panoramica F miniature estate car has been kept in southern California with its current owner, who kept the car very well preserved. The car is in overall good condition, and ready to be enjoyed. This Autobianchi is finished in an off white/light beige color with a tan interior showing in very nice condition. Less than 30,000 kilometers are displayed on the odometer. This Autobianchi was sold back in 2015 at a price of $44,000 USD, proving these Italian micro cars are quite collectible. A joy to be driven as well as to be seen driving on the road. Here lies a wonderful opportunity to acquire a fantastic Italian micro car.
Weber Single-choke Carburetor
27bhp at 4000rpm
4-Speed Manual Rear Transaxle
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
*Attractive Italian micro car
*Overall good condition with recently completed interior
*Less than 30,000 kilometers showing on the odometer
*Based on the Fiat 500 model
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Originally a bicycle manufacturer and arguably best known as a maker of fine racing motorcycles, Edoardo Bianchi built his first automobile around 1900. A wide variety of models was manufactured over the next 30 years, though by 1940 the firm was concentrating on motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Car manufacture resumed in 1957 when Bianchi joined partners FIAT and Pirelli to form Autobianchi. Production commenced at a new purpose-built factory in Desio, Autobianchi's debut model being the FIAT 500-based Bianchina, named after Edoardo Bianchi's first ever automobile. The Bianchina debuted as the Transformabile coupé, with full-length folding sunroof, and showed clear signs of American influence, its size excepted, exemplified by two-tone paintwork, whitewall tyres and plentiful chromework. Positioned up-market from the FIAT 500, which had been conceived as basic transportation for the impecunious masses, the Bianchina was marketed as a 'second car' or luxurious 'recreational vehicle'. Appealing strongly to affluent middle class ladies, it reflected Italian society's increasing prosperity.
In 1960 the newly introduced and more powerful FIAT 500D engine became standard equipment on the Bianchina range which was augmented by two new models: a Cabriolet and the Panoramica estate car that used the FIAT Giardiniera's space-saving horizontally-opposed engine. A fourth version, the Quattroposti saloon, arrived the following year to be followed by a brace of vans.
This charming 1967 Panoramica F miniature estate car has been kept in southern California with its current owner, who kept the car very well preserved. The car is in overall good condition, and ready to be enjoyed. This Autobianchi is finished in an off white/light beige color with a tan interior showing in very nice condition. Less than 30,000 kilometers are displayed on the odometer. This Autobianchi was sold back in 2015 at a price of $44,000 USD, proving these Italian micro cars are quite collectible. A joy to be driven as well as to be seen driving on the road. Here lies a wonderful opportunity to acquire a fantastic Italian micro car.
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