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[[Image:Bianchina1.jpg|thumb|250 px|''Bianchina Trasformabile Special'', in [[Turin]], [[Italy]]. <br>Photo:Egil Kvaleberg]] | [[Image:Bianchina1.jpg|thumb|250 px|''Bianchina Trasformabile Special'', in [[Turin]], [[Italy]]. <br>Photo:Egil Kvaleberg]] | ||
The '''Bianchina''' was an [[automobile]] produced by [[Italy|Italian]] automaker [[Autobianchi]], based on the [[Fiat 500]] mechanicals. It was available in various configurations, ''Berlina'' (saloon), ''Cabriolet'' (roadster), ''Trasformabile'' (convertible), ''Panoramica'' (station wagon), and ''Furgoncino'' (van). | The '''Bianchina''' was an [[automobile]] produced by [[Italy|Italian]] automaker [[Autobianchi]], based on the [[Fiat 500]] mechanicals. It was available in various configurations, ''Berlina'' (saloon), ''Cabriolet'' (roadster), ''Trasformabile'' (convertible), ''Panoramica'' (station wagon), and ''Furgoncino'' (van). | ||
Revision as of 14:32, 29 May 2008
The Bianchina was an automobile produced by Italian automaker Autobianchi, based on the Fiat 500 mechanicals. It was available in various configurations, Berlina (saloon), Cabriolet (roadster), Trasformabile (convertible), Panoramica (station wagon), and Furgoncino (van).
Production
The Bianchina was produced from 1957 to 1970 in a total volume of approx 275,000. From 1970 to 1977 the model name was Giardinera, which only existed in station wagon and van variations.
| Model | Years produced | Power (BHP) | Capacity (cm³) | Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trasformabile series 1 | 1957-1958 | 15 | 479 | 17,000 |
| Trasformabile series 2 | 1959-1960 | 16,5 | 479 | 10,000 |
| Trasformabile series 3 | 1961-1962 | 17,5 | 499 | 7,000 |
| Trasformabile Special | 1959-1962 | 21 | 499 | 1,500 |
| Cabriolet series 1 | 1960 | 21 | 499 | 1,050 |
| Cabriolet series 2 D | 1961-1964 | 21 | 499 | 5,500 |
| Cabriolet series 3 F | 1965-1969 | 21 | 499 | 2,750 |
| Berlina 4 door D | 1962-1964 | 17.5 | 499 | 26,500 |
| Berlina 4 door F | 1965-1969 | 18 | 499 | 33,500 |
| Berlina Special D | 1962-1964 | 21 | 499 | 4,000 |
| Berlina Special F | 1965-1969 | 21 | 499 | 5,000 |
| Panoramica D | 1960-1964 | 17.5 | 499 | 75,000 |
| Panoramica F | 1965-1969 | 17.5 | 499 | 85,000 |
| Panoramica sun roof | 1960-1969 | 17.5 | 499 | |
| Furgoncino van, low roof | 1965-1970 | 17.5 | 499 | |
| Furgonetta van, tall roof | 1970-1977 | 17.5 | 499 | |
| Giardiniera wagon | 1970-1977 | 17.5 | 499 | |
| Giardiniera Furgoncino van | 1970-1977 | 17.5 | 499 |
Source: Club Bianchina and Bianchina Classic Club
Trivia
George Lucas was given a Bianchina by his father, which Lucas then modified and entered it into races until he was hospitalised after crashing the car on June 12, 1962 on a public road.
Bianchina is the car of the popular italian film character Fantozzi Interpreted by Paolo Villaggio
External links
- Registro Autobianchi
- Bianchina Club
- Bianchina Classic Club (Italian only)
| Models - Bianchina | Stellina | Primula | A111 | A112 | Y10 Founding partners - Bianchi | Fiat | Pirelli | ||||
| Parent brand - Lancia A brand of the Fiat group | ||||