Designed as a luxury version of the Fiat 500, which used the chassis, the " Bianchina " was presented to the public September 16, 1957 at Museum of Science and Technology in Milan .
was initially proposed in the only body in 3 volumes, called " Trasformabile ", with tail fins, chrome and abundant sunroof canvas.
Given the success (in the first months even higher than that of the Spartan 500), the Autobianchi decided broadening of the range and improve their characteristics.
In 1959 the engine power increased to 17 hp, while in 1960 were launched versions Cabriolet and Overview .
the same year the Convertible, which adopted the engine displacement increased to 499 cubic centimeters (18 HP) was also made available in Special version with two-tone paint and engine boosted to 21 hp.
Bianchina (1959)
Bianchina (1962)
In 1962, the Convertible was replaced by Sedan 4 places , ie a sedan version with the roof closed and 4 seats.
The engine and the chassis (short wheelbase) were the same as in the Convertible.
The Saloon could be chosen in the basic version (with engine of 18 HP) or Special.
The latter, better finished and fitted, it was recognizable by the two-tone paint (with the roof in contrasting color), the chrome window moldings of the doors and the engine by 21 hp. The same all versions adopted a flatbed dug at the foot area of the passengers, to improve the habitability.
In 1965, in addition to a slight restyling (frieze front, redesigned instrument panel insert with faux wood and some other details of the interior revised), which interested all versions, variants Sedan 4-seater Cabriolet and adopted the F-type engine, optimized various components.
In 1969 all Bianchina went out of production, replaced by the more modern A112 .
The variants of Bianchina produced were:
Bianchina Trasformabile
Bianchina Berlina
Bianchina Panoramica
Bianchina Cabriolet
Bianchina Furgoncino