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| Attribute | Detail | |-----------|--------| | Production | 1963–1967 | | Engine | 1,501 cc Fiat diesel, 40 bhp | | Transmission | 4-speed manual | | Wheelbase | 2,300 mm (approx) | | Payload | 1.2–1.5 tonnes | | Top Speed | 80 km/h | | Fuel Economy | 6–7 L/100 km |
At first glance, the code suggests a passenger car related to the Fiat 1500 sedan (produced from 1961 to 1967). However, the "P" prefix changes everything. In Fiat’s nomenclature, or, in some internal documents, "Portatore" (Carrier). The P1500-00 was not a car —it was a light commercial vehicle and, more specifically, the chassis-cab platform for some of the most durable small trucks and vans of the 1960s.
For the collector who values soul over speed, and torque over tech, the P1500-00 offers a genuine, unvarnished slice of 1960s Italian industrial life. It asks for nothing more than diesel, patience, and a strong right leg for the brakes. fiat p1500-00
If you have access to one of these rare chassis, check the stamped code on the right-hand side of the frame rail—"1500-00" confirms you have the genuine article, not a later variant.
As of 2025, the Fiat P1500-00 is a . A rust-free, running example with original bodywork might fetch €8,000–15,000 at auction in Italy or France—far less than a comparable petrol car, but rising slowly. | Attribute | Detail | |-----------|--------| | Production
Introduction: Decoding the Model Code
In the pantheon of classic Fiats, names like the 500 "Topolino," the 600, and the 124 Spider often steal the spotlight. Yet, buried in the company’s technical archives lies a model code that rarely sparks conversation outside of industrial vehicle circles: the . The P1500-00 was not a car —it was
Visually, the P1500-00 shared its cab and front sheet metal with the Fiat 1100T and the later 238 van. It featured a distinct, upright "flat-nose" design with a small, horizontal grille. The cabin was spartan: a single bench seat, a large two-spoke steering wheel, rudimentary gauges, and a heater as an optional extra.