Fiat Ritmo Bertone Supercabrio 100S 1986 Red Mitica 1:18

The Fiat Ritmo Bertone Supercabrio occupies a specific and underrepresented corner of Italian automotive history: a full convertible, not a targa, built on the second-series Ritmo platform by Carrozzeria Bertone on a dedicated production line. By 1986 the model was approaching the end of its run as Fiat began transitioning to the Tipo, placing this particular year-date among the final Supercabrios produced. MITICA's release in 1:18 is one of the very few accurate scale representations of this body style in this scale.

A Bertone-Built Fiat, Not a Factory Convertible

The Ritmo Supercabrio was not developed by Fiat's own body engineering team. Carrozzeria Bertone designed and built the car on a separate line, giving it a genuine coachbuilt identity that sets it apart from mainstream Ritmo saloons and hatchbacks. The second-series restyling — revised nose and tail — was introduced in 1982–83, and the Supercabrio followed that update; a 1986 car therefore carries the later, cleaner bodywork. Overall length of the second-series Ritmo is 3,975 mm.

The 100S: Top of the Supercabrio Engine Range

The 100S designation identifies the twin-cam variant of the Supercabrio. Its 1,498 cc DOHC inline-four, derived from the Fiat/Lampredi family of engines, produced approximately 100 hp (DIN) — the highest output available in the petrol Supercabrio lineup. That engine choice distinguished the 100S from lower-specification versions and connects the car to a broader line of twin-cam Fiat performance models from the same period. The red finish applied to this example was a commercially prominent colour for the Supercabrio and sits naturally within Fiat's Italian sporting identity.

MITICA Resin 1:18 — Italian Subject, Italian Maker

MITICA is an Italian manufacturer that focuses on high-detail resin 1:18 scale models of Italian road and competition cars, typically produced in short production runs. The Ritmo Bertone Supercabrio 100S is rendered in resin at 1:18, with a computed model length of 22.0 cm (3,975 mm ÷ 18 = 220.8 mm). The release is designated — an exclusive edition within Vroomi's network — making it unavailable through standard retail distribution channels.

22.0 cm on the Shelf: Context and Companions

At 22.0 cm, the model fits comfortably on a standard 1:18 display shelf, requiring approximately 25 cm of clear lateral space to account for mirror width. Its late-1980s Italian road car character places it naturally alongside 1:18 representations of the Bertone X1/9 1500, the Alfa Romeo Spider Series 3, or the Lancia Delta HF Integrale — all period-correct Italian open-top or sporting companions. For collectors building a Bertone or Fiat marque grouping, this is a distinctly scarce subject at this scale.