Highlights
- Italian import brought to the UK in 2015
- Earlier model with the front-opening ‘suicide’ doors
- Lovely restored order
- Completely retrimmed inside
- Gorgeous attention to detail
The Appeal
Introduced in 1955, the Fiat 600 was a more mature alternative to the smaller 500 – a genuine four-seater with a water-cooled engine and better performance and road manners, along with substanially more cabin space.
While it’s the 500 that’s often regarded as the icon of Italian motoring for the masses, the 600 is the car that was the closest in concept to continental rivals such as the Mini, VW Beetle and Citroën 2CV in terms of what it offered. It also predated the ‘Nuova’ 500 by two-years – an oft-overlooked fact – and was built all over the world including Spain (as a SEAT), the former Yugoslavia (as a Zastava), South America and Germany.
This one is a genuinely lovely car, imported from Italy in 2015 and restored by a previous owner to a truly gorgeous standard with no detail left unfinished. It’s the most sought-after of the 600s – an earlier model with the front-opening ‘suicide’ doors and is presented in adorable condition, running well and in need of nothing. It’s an impeccable example with great attention-to-detail showed to its restoration, making it a great show car and potential prize-winner.
The History and Paperwork
- UK V5C
- Imported in 2015
- All import documentation
- Restored in the UK by previous owner
- Tax, MOT and ULEZ/CAZ exempt
- Early history unknown
The Condition
- Lovely restoration in original Fiat Bianco paint, finished to a show-worthy standard
- Presents well with no major marks or damage
- Correct wheels and tyres with chrome trims
- All panels appear to have been wax-injected to help prevent corrosion
- Tidy underneath and undersealed to protect it further
- Some minor marks to front badge
- All chrome and trim in fine order
- Authentic-style pressed-steel number plates
- Gorgeous red and white interior
- All seats retrimmed to a very high standard
- Excellent door cards
- Felt headliner
- Smart, nearly new grey carpets
- Original stylised instrument pack
- Lovely white-rimmed steering wheel
- Spotless luggage area with correct spare wheel, tools and spare wheel belt
The Mechanics
- 767cc four-cylinder
- Lively, rev-hungry and easily tuneable engine
- Starts on the button and runs beautifully
- Great parts availability
- Fully serviced and in perfect running order
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