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
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.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 8 photographs
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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 |
|---|---|
| Carrozzieri Italiani — Fiat 600 Lusso Pininfarina www.carrozzieri-italiani.com | Exact vehicle editorial |
| Stellantis Media — Fiat 600 history www.media.stellantis.com | Manufacturer heritage |











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