Lot 284: 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina Transformabile

Auto Moto D'Epoca, Coys (27th October 2007)

1962 Autobianchi Bianchina Transformabile
This example dates from 1958 and is a first series model of which very few were built, and today it is a very rare survivor. The Trasformabile was essentially a semi-cabriolet with an unfolding fabric roof as opposed to the full convertible version. In its day the Trasformabile was considered not as desirable as the cabriolet version, the result of which is that the large majority of them were scrapped. Chassis 110B 010511 boasts not only its original engine but also the original Udine registration plates and logbook. It is unusual to find an example restored to such an exceptional standard: no stone was left unturned in the quest to return the car to its original state. The shell was returned to bare metal and repainted in the original two tone colour scheme of grey and blue and the fabric for the seats, headlining and door panels was specially recreated copying the original patterns. Mechanically everything has been returned to an 'as new' standard. White-wall Pirelli Sempione tyres were sourced and the attention to detail included having the original decals inside the engine compartment recreated in order to complete a perfect restoration. Even the original tool roll and jack have been restored! Finding a better example would be a challenge indeed!La vettura che potete vedere datata 1958 ed un modello della prima serie, del quale furono prodotti solo pochi esemplari, oggi difficilmente reperibili. La Trasformabile era essenzialmente una mezza cabriolet dotata di tettuccio apribile a differenza della versione cabriolet. Inizialmente la Trasformabile non venne considerata ammaliante come la cabriolet e per questo la maggior parte degli esemplari venne demolita. Chassis 110B 010511 vanta non solo il motore originale, ma anche la targa originale e il libretto di circolazione della citt di Udine. Non solito trovare una vettura perfettamente restaurata secondo lo stato originale. La scocca fu riportata a nudo e ridipinta seguendo l'originale schema bicolore di grigio e blu. La struttura dei sedili, del telaio e dei pannelli venne ricreata basandosi sul modello originale. Meccanicamente tutto stato riprodotto come il modello originale. Per ottenere un perfetto restauro vennero trovati i pneumatici Pirelli Sempione con fascia bianca e ricreati persino gli originali adesivi all'interno del vano del motore. Addirittura furono restaurati anche il crik e gli attrezzi! Trovare un esemplare migliore di questo? Una bella sfida!

Lot Details

Auction Auto Moto D'Epoca
Coys, Italia
TypeCar
Lot Number284
Estimate€19000-€23000
Outcome SOLD
Hammer Price€23600
Hammer Price (inc premium)-
Year1962
Condition rating
Registration number
Mileage-
Chassis number110B 010511
Engine number
Engine capacity (cc)
Engine - cylinders
Number of doors

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