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Fiat 600 Mon Summer

Coachwork by Allemano

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Manufacturer
Fiat
Base model
600 Spider
Coachbuilt version
Mon Summer / Allemano Fiat 600 open-car identity; archive 1955 vs legacy 1956 chronology conflict
Coachbuilder
Allemano
Body style
Spider
Engine
Inline-4
Type
One-off
Production
1

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Fiat 600 Mon Summer, a unique Spider model, emerged as a stunning creation from the collaboration between Carrozzeria Allemano and renowned designer Giovanni Michelotti. The car made its debut at the 1956 Geneva Motor Show, captivating enthusiasts with its distinctive features and stylish design. Painted in an eye-catching white pearl hue, the Fiat 600 Mon Summer was a spectacle of elegance. Complementing the exterior, a vibrant red interior and matching wheels added a touch of flair to the overall aesthetic. The windshield, reminiscent of the Barchetta style, added a classic and sporty element to the design. One notable feature of the Fiat 600 Mon Summer was the front air intake, strategically housing a central fog light. This not only served a practical purpose but also contributed to the car’s overall allure. Despite having a rear-engine layout, Carrozzeria Allemano cleverly incorporated a fake front grille for aesthetic reasons, providing the Fiat 600 Spider with a sportier and more dynamic appearance. Giovanni Michelotti’s design prowess, combined with Allemano coachworks’ skill, transformed the standard Fiat 600 into a small luxury spider. The result was a vehicle that not only stood out for its unique features but also exemplified the collaborative creativity between a renowned designer and a skilled coachbuilder.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production
1
Production type
One-off

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-4

Design & manufacture

Designer · Documented
Giovanni Michelotti
Manufacturer · Documented
Fiat
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Allemano

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Geneva General · From the historical archive
Date
1956
Chassis
General

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
Archivio Storico Giovanni Michelotti — elenco vetture www.archiviostoricomichelotti.it Designer archive official

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Geneva

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