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Fiat 600 Francis Lombardi

1955Coachwork by Francis Lombardi

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1955
Body style
Cabriolet / Berlina
Engine
Inline-4
Type
Limited

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original list price
ITL 710,000 1956-08Price source ↗
Latest recorded sale
Not documented
Price details & sale history ↗

01 / THE STORY

History & context

Francis Lombardi was perhaps the coachbuilder who most extensively offered customized versions of the Fiat 600. In addition to flagship models like the Spring, Lucciola, and Maggiolina, Francis Lombardi also provided two “standard” versions of his accessorized Fiat 600.

MODELLO “E”
Price: 700,000 Lire (approximately 26,000 Euros)
The MODELLO “E” featured standard Fiat lower body paint with a customizable lunalcrome roof. It included a front grille with a central fog light, side moldings with turn signals, chrome trim separating the two-tone paint, and chrome rain gutters. The engine hood had a lock and support rod, and there were chrome visors on the headlights, shiny profiles on the windows, chrome hood hinges, and a chrome exhaust tip. The interior was enriched with washable two-tone seat covers and a luggage rack rail. Optional whitewall tires were available upon request. An additional “Trasformabile” version with a sunroof was offered for an extra 45,000 Lire.

MODELLO “V”
Price: 710,000 Lire (approximately 26,600 Euros)
The MODELLO “V” offered a customizable two-tone lunalcrome paint job. It featured a chrome front grille and chrome accents on the side moldings, rain gutters, and front paint separation. The engine hood had a support rod, and there were rectangular front turn signals. The interior included washable faux leather seat covers and a luggage rack rail. Optional whitewall tires were also available.

Francis Lombardi’s versions of the Fiat 600 provided a blend of style and practicality, catering to customers who wanted a unique and well-equipped version of the classic car. The MODELLO “E” and MODELLO “V” offered enhanced aesthetics and features, making them attractive options for discerning buyers.

Historical research note

The internal worksheet reports an original purchase/list price of ITL 710,000 for the Francis Lombardi V variant.

Source: CI internal worksheet · SRC-CI-600-ELABORATE-PRICES · Foglio1 row 18 · Historical information awaiting independent verification.

Historical research note

The internal worksheet reports an original purchase/list price of ITL 700,000 for the Francis Lombardi E variant.

Source: CI internal worksheet · SRC-CI-600-ELABORATE-PRICES · Foglio1 row 19 · Historical information awaiting independent verification.

Historical research note

The internal worksheet reports an original purchase/list price of ITL 745,000 for the Francis Lombardi E Trasformabile.

Source: CI internal worksheet · SRC-CI-600-ELABORATE-PRICES · Foglio1 row 20 · Historical information awaiting independent verification.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-4

Design & manufacture

Manufacturer · Documented
Fiat
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Francis Lombardi

Additional features

Recorded features
Elaborata

05 / VALUE

Value & price history

Original price

ITL 745,000

Candidate · 1956-08 · Original list price

ITL 700,000

Candidate · 1956-08 · Original list price

ITL 710,000

Candidate · 1956-08 · Original list price

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Small Cars Club — Fiat 600 Modello E / V by Francis Lombardi smallcarsclub.com Specialist historical vehicle feature

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history3 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Original price

    Original list price · ITL 745,000

  2. Unassigned chassis · Original price

    Original list price · ITL 700,000

  3. Unassigned chassis · Original price

    Original list price · ITL 710,000

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