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Description
According to local history, the car was used to transport high dignitaries during King Gustav V’s visit to Gotland on July 28, 1925. This is a particularly unique body style — the car has only three doors. Where the fourth door would normally be, at the driver’s position, a spare wheel is mounted instead.
In 1940, the car was sold to Mr. Jacobsson in Stånga, who used it as a daily driver until the early 1960s. The next record shows that the car was acquired in 1988 by Staffan Bergvall, a well-known entrepreneur who ran property and car rental businesses. He was also a car enthusiast and owned several collector vehicles. This Fiat was used sparingly, mostly for leisure outings such as student celebrations and weddings.
In 2015, Staffan passed away, and since then the car has mostly been stored in a garage. The heirs have now decided to sell the vehicle, hoping it will find a new owner who has the time and passion to care for it. The odometer shows 40,000 km, but we cannot confirm the actual mileage or whether the reading is accurate — after all, the car is a hundred years old.
This is a remote auction. The photos and information about the car and its technical condition have been provided by the owner. BWA has not inspected the car in person.
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Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
Equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder side-valve engine producing an estimated 23 horsepower. The gearbox is a four-speed manual, which was unusual at the time, as most car brands offered only three gears. The car features mechanical drum brakes, with braking action only on the rear wheels.
The vehicle has not been used for several years. In the summer of 2025, a new starter battery was installed. The engine turns over with the starter motor but does not start. The car will require a startup service and general inspection before being put back into use. -
Interior condition
The leather seat upholstery shows signs of age, with visible wear and dryness. The door panels are trimmed in a combination of leather and fabric. There is a rubber mat in the driver’s area and a textile carpet in the rear seating area. The fabric portions of the interior show older damage, possibly caused by moths. The interior appears to be in original condition and could well be the factory upholstery, although this cannot be confirmed with certainty.
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Exterior condition
The car’s exterior is patinated but full of charm. We believe it has an older repaint, possibly carried out in the 1970s. The soft top is in very worn condition and may possibly be the original. The tires have good tread, appear to be of the correct type, and were likely replaced in the 1970s. The left rear tire does not hold air and will need attention.
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General condition
You can truly feel the sweep of history here — a car that has lived and been used on Gotland since 1925. A charming 1920s machine that deserves to be brought out and enjoyed again. There are a few items that need attention before it can be put back on the road. Please study the photos carefully to assess the condition.
Facts about the model
It was Fiat’s first model to be introduced after World War I. From 1921, the sport versions S and SS were added to the lineup, featuring slightly more powerful engines. A total of 47,600 units of all 501 variants were built.
Here’s a film from 1925, showing King Gustav V’s visit to Gotland:
Watch the film here on YouTube
Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Mathias Casserlund
mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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