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[[image:Autobianchi_Bianchina.jpg|right|thumb|290px|'''Autobianchi Bianchina at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy''']]]
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[[Image:Bianchina1.jpg|thumb|290px|''Bianchina Trasformabile Special'', in [[Turin]], [[Italy]]. <br>Photo:Egil Kvaleberg]]
  
  
[[image:Autobianchi_Bianchina.jpg|left|frame|400px|'''Autobianchi Bianchina at Wheels Of Italy''']]
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The '''Bianchina''' is 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 car was presented to the public on September 16, 1957 at the [[Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia "Leonardo da Vinci"|Museum of Science and Technology]] in Milan.
[[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).
 
  
==Production==
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Initially the car was equipped with the smallest Fiat engine, air-cooled 479 cc producing 15hp. In 1959 the engine power was increased to 17hp and 1960 was launched cabriolet version.  
[[Image:Autobianchi.jpg|thumb|right|A Bianchina in [[Rome]]|250px]]
 
[[Image:MHV Autobianchi Bianchina Convertible 01.jpg|thumb|right|Autobianchi Bianchina Convertible|250px]]
 
  
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In the same year Trasformabile, which engine cylinder capacity was increased to 499 cc (18 hp) was made available in Special version with bicolour painting and engine enhanced to 21hp.
  
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.
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In 1962 the Trasformabile was replaced by 4-seat saloon. The engine and chassis were the same as in Trasformabile.  
 
 
  
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In 1965 was made minor facelift.
  
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In 1970 Bianchina went out of production, replaced by the more modern A112.
  
  
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[[Image:800px-Autobianchi222.jpg|thumb|right|290px|A Bianchina in [[Rome]]]]
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[[Image:MHV Autobianchi Bianchina Convertible 01.jpg|thumb|right|290px|Autobianchi Bianchina Convertible]]
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[[File:Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile (1957).jpg|thumb|right|290px|'''1957 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile''']]
  
  
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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.
  
  
 
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!Model !! Years produced !! Power ([[Horsepower#Brake horsepower (bhp)|BHP]]) !! Capacity (cm³) !! Production
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Bianchina is the car of the popular italian film character [[Fantozzi]] Interpreted by Paolo Villaggio
 
Bianchina is the car of the popular italian film character [[Fantozzi]] Interpreted by Paolo Villaggio
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== Also See ==
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[[Bianchina]]
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[[Fiat Bianchina]]
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==External links==
 
==External links==
 
* [http://www.autobianchi.org/ita2/index.asp Registro Autobianchi]
 
* [http://www.autobianchi.org/ita2/index.asp Registro Autobianchi]
 
* [http://www.bianchinaclub.com/eng/home.htm Bianchina Club]
 
* [http://www.bianchinaclub.com/eng/home.htm Bianchina Club]
* [http://www.bianchina.it/ Bianchina Classic Club] (Italian only)
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* [http://www.bianchina.it/ Bianchina Classic Club] {{flagiconItaly}}
  
 
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[[Category:Autobianchi vehicles]]
 
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Latest revision as of 21:49, 22 January 2014

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Autobianchi Bianchina
Autobianchi Bianchina at Wheels Of Italy
Bianchina Trasformabile Special, in Turin, Italy.
Photo:Egil Kvaleberg


The Bianchina is 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). The car was presented to the public on September 16, 1957 at the Museum of Science and Technology in Milan.

Initially the car was equipped with the smallest Fiat engine, air-cooled 479 cc producing 15hp. In 1959 the engine power was increased to 17hp and 1960 was launched cabriolet version.

In the same year Trasformabile, which engine cylinder capacity was increased to 499 cc (18 hp) was made available in Special version with bicolour painting and engine enhanced to 21hp.

In 1962 the Trasformabile was replaced by 4-seat saloon. The engine and chassis were the same as in Trasformabile.

In 1965 was made minor facelift.

In 1970 Bianchina went out of production, replaced by the more modern A112.


Production

A Bianchina in Rome
Autobianchi Bianchina Convertible
1957 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile


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


Also See

Bianchina

Fiat Bianchina


External links


Autobianchi
Models - Bianchina | Stellina | Primula | A111 | A112 | Y10

Founding partners - Bianchi | Fiat | Pirelli
People - Dante Giacosa - Places - Desio

Parent brand - Lancia A brand of the Fiat group


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