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Fiat 600 Lusso Pininfarina

1955Coachwork by Pininfarina

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

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

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original list price
ITL 780,000 1956-08 · Italy
Latest recorded sale
Not documented
Price details & sale history ↗

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Fiat 600 Lusso by Pinin Farina was a luxurious and exclusive version of the classic Fiat 600, offered at a price of 780,000 Lire, equivalent to around 29,000 Euros today. With fewer than 100 units built, this model stands out for its unique features and high-end craftsmanship. The exterior of the Fiat 600 Lusso was distinguished by a two-tone nitro-cellulose paint finish in exclusive colors. The front grille featured a central fog light, and the special reinforced chrome steel bumpers were fitted both at the front and rear. Direction indicators were mounted below the headlights, a design later adopted by Fiat for the second series of the 600. The headlights were complemented by chrome visors, and a chrome handle ornament was added to the hood for easier access. Additional chrome trim adorned the front fenders, doors, below the windshield, and along the rain gutters. The rear engine hood also featured chrome trim on its upper part, with shiny seals around the rear side windows. The engine hood hinges were made of polished metal, and the engine hood handle included a secure lock with a key. The car came standard with whitewall tires and special wheel caps. Inside, the Fiat 600 Lusso featured a dashboard enhanced with resinflex trim, a special fabric coated with polyvinyl resins produced by the eponymous Turin-based company. The dashboard was outlined with a chrome profile bearing the “Pininfarina” inscription. A city light indicator was present on the dashboard, and the cabin was fully upholstered to provide a luxurious feel. The Fiat 600 Lusso by Pinin Farina exemplified the pinnacle of automotive elegance and sophistication in the mid-1950s, offering a blend of unique design, high-quality materials, and exclusive features that made it a standout in the market.

Historical research note

The internal worksheet reports an original purchase/list price of ITL 780,000 for the Fiat 600 Lusso Pininfarina.

Source: CI internal worksheet · SRC-CI-600-ELABORATE-PRICES · Foglio1 row 35 · 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
Pininfarina

05 / VALUE

Value & price history

Original price

ITL 780,000

Candidate · 1956-08 · Original list price

Original price & purchase history

Market
Italy
Price date
1956-08

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
Carrozzieri Italiani — Fiat 600 Lusso Pininfarina www.carrozzieri-italiani.com Exact vehicle editorial
Stellantis Media — Fiat 600 history www.media.stellantis.com Manufacturer heritage

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Original price

    Original list price · ITL 780,000

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