THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Fiat
- Base model
- 600 Spider
- Coachbuilt version
- Mon Summer / Allemano Fiat 600 open-car identity; archive 1955 vs legacy 1956 chronology conflict
- Coachbuilder
- Allemano
- Body style
- Spider
- Designer
- Giovanni Michelotti
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Fiat 600 Mon Summer, a unique Spider model, emerged as a stunning creation from the collaboration between Carrozzeria Allemano and renowned designer Giovanni Michelotti. The car made its debut at the 1956 Geneva Motor Show, captivating enthusiasts with its distinctive features and stylish design. Painted in an eye-catching white pearl hue, the Fiat 600 Mon Summer was a spectacle of elegance. Complementing the exterior, a vibrant red interior and matching wheels added a touch of flair to the overall aesthetic. The windshield, reminiscent of the Barchetta style, added a classic and sporty element to the design. One notable feature of the Fiat 600 Mon Summer was the front air intake, strategically housing a central fog light. This not only served a practical purpose but also contributed to the car’s overall allure. Despite having a rear-engine layout, Carrozzeria Allemano cleverly incorporated a fake front grille for aesthetic reasons, providing the Fiat 600 Spider with a sportier and more dynamic appearance. Giovanni Michelotti’s design prowess, combined with Allemano coachworks’ skill, transformed the standard Fiat 600 into a small luxury spider. The result was a vehicle that not only stood out for its unique features but also exemplified the collaborative creativity between a renowned designer and a skilled coachbuilder.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-4
03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS
Design, body & suppliers
Design & manufacture
- Designer · Documented
- Giovanni Michelotti
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Allemano
Body form & construction
- Body style
- Spider
04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY
Events & chronology
Geneva General · From the historical archive
- Date
- 1956
- Chassis
- General
CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD
General chronology
Chronological history1 dated records
- Unassigned chassis · Event
Geneva
08 / GALLERY
Photo gallery 3 photographs
09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE
Period photographs & advertising
The period archive gallery will show historical photographs, advertisements, brochures and press images once assets, provenance and usage rights have been recorded in the masterfile.













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