Rare and unique are the words that best define this 1949 Fiat 1500D Convertible, styled and bodied by the prestigious Stabilimenti Farina. This is not just any early postwar Fiat: it is the six-cylinder Fiat 1500, the refined evolution of the prewar 1500 “6C,” one of the most advanced Italian family cars of the late 1930s. Fiat’s six-cylinder models were renowned for their smooth running, balanced power delivery, and modern engineering—features such as independent front suspension and aerodynamic bodywork made them remarkably sophisticated for their time.

Stabilimenti Farina, among the most respected Italian coachbuilders of the era, transformed this technical base into something far more exclusive. With only a handful of similar Farina-bodied 1500 Convertibles known—just four recorded worldwide—this example represents an exceptionally rare piece of Italian automotive craftsmanship. Farina’s hallmark style of the late 1940s—clean lines, soft curvature, elegant restraint—is fully expressed here, capturing the transition between prewar luxury and postwar modernity.

Its rediscovery is as evocative as its design. Found in a barn in 1993 after decades of slumber, the car emerged as a forgotten jewel from Italy’s coachbuilt tradition. It was subsequently restored with careful respect for its original proportions and detailing, a process that preserved Farina’s handmade character and the car’s authentic presence. The body is finished in a rich maroon, beautifully complemented by cream leather upholstery—a timeless, sophisticated combination that enhances the car’s delicate, flowing lines. Adding to its appeal is the depth of its history. Its provenance is supported by period photographs and documentation gathered over the years, offering insight into both its restoration and fragments of its earlier life. Find it for sale at €169,500 (today $197,000) here in Brummen, Netherlands.