THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1955
- Body style
- Berlina
- Engine
- Inline-4
- Type
- Limited
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original list price
- ITL 725,000 1956-08Price source ↗
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Ghia-modified Fiat 600 was offered in three distinct trim levels: the base model “DE LUXE,” the mid-tier “DE LUXE MONVISO” (named after the Monviso coachbuilder absorbed by Ghia), and the top-tier “DE LUXE GHIA.” Despite their higher-than-average prices, these versions highlighted Ghia’s reputation as a high-end coachbuilder, even for the Fiat 600.
De Luxe
Price: 725,000 Lire (approximately 27,188 Euros)
The De Luxe version boasted a range of stylish and practical features. The exterior included extra metallic paint on the roof, a chrome front grille, and bumpers from the Fiat 1100-103 with levelers. Additional chrome details adorned the sides, the bottom of the body, the windows, and the rain gutters. The car also featured specially designed chrome brass wheel hubcaps, a rear hood lock and support compass, and a chrome license plate frame. Inside, the De Luxe offered a chrome-trimmed dashboard with side inscriptions and anticorodal knobs, adding a touch of luxury.
De Luxe Monviso
Price: 750,000 Lire (approximately 28,125 Euros)
Building on the De Luxe version, the De Luxe Monviso added ascending door windows, enhancing both the style and functionality of the car. This version retained all the exterior and interior features of the De Luxe, ensuring a sophisticated and comfortable driving experience.
De Luxe GHIA
Price: 800,000 Lire (approximately 30,000 Euros)
The top-tier De Luxe GHIA included all the features of the De Luxe Monviso and added several premium enhancements. This version featured a two-tone paint scheme, extended rear fenders with small fins, and front lights from the Fiat 1100-103. The rear license plate was framed with chrome for an extra touch of elegance. Inside, the De Luxe GHIA offered additional luxury with interior seat covers, a black Bakelite steering wheel, and a document compartment under the dashboard.
These Ghia-modified versions of the Fiat 600 offered varying levels of sophistication and refinement, making each model a unique and desirable choice for those seeking both style and practicality. Ghia’s expert craftsmanship and attention to detail elevated the Fiat 600, cementing its status as a high-end variant of this beloved family car.
Historical research note
The internal worksheet reports an original purchase/list price of ITL 725,000 for the Fiat 600 De Luxe.
Source: CI internal worksheet · SRC-CI-600-ELABORATE-PRICES · Foglio1 row 25 · Historical information awaiting independent verification.
Historical research note
The internal worksheet reports an original purchase/list price of ITL 750,000 for the Fiat 600 De Luxe Monviso.
Source: CI internal worksheet · SRC-CI-600-ELABORATE-PRICES · Foglio1 row 26 · Historical information awaiting independent verification.
Historical research note
The internal worksheet reports an original purchase/list price of ITL 800,000 for the De Luxe Ghia tier.
Source: CI internal worksheet · SRC-CI-600-ELABORATE-PRICES · Foglio1 row 27 · Historical information awaiting independent verification.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-4
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Ghia
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
05 / VALUE
Value & price history
Original price
ITL 800,000
Candidate · 1956-08 · Original list price
ITL 750,000
Candidate · 1956-08 · Original list price
ITL 725,000
Candidate · 1956-08 · Original list price
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
37° Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile – Torino General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1955
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 1 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| VitadiStile — Carrozzeria Stabilimento Monviso Torino, parte seconda www.vitadistile.com | Independent coachbuilder history |
| Carrozzieri Italiani — Fiat 600 De Luxe Ghia www.carrozzieri-italiani.com | Exact vehicle editorial |











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