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
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.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 4 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 |
|---|---|
| Small Cars Club — Fiat 600 Modello E / V by Francis Lombardi smallcarsclub.com | Specialist historical vehicle feature |











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