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Fiat 600 Spring

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 755,000 1956-08Price source ↗
Latest recorded sale
Not documented
Price details & sale history ↗

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Fiat 600 Spring stands as the flagship among the 600 customizations crafted by Francis Lombardi. Exhibited at the 1956 Concorso d’Eleganza in Venice, it was offered at a price of 755,000 Lire (approximately 28,000 Euros today) and 795,000 Lire for the version with a sunroof. This model boasted an array of accessories aimed at enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and functionality. The Fiat 600 Spring offered a wide selection of paint options, including single or dual-tone choices, and lunalcrome finishes tailored to customer preferences. It featured a front grille with a central fog light, various chrome accents such as paint division and faux air vents on the rear fenders. Chrome rain gutters, rectangular front turn signals, and spoked chrome wheel covers were also included. Chrome moldings adorned the lower doors, shiny window profiles, and a chrome hood latch with hinges and locks. The car was completed with a chrome exhaust tip.  Inside, the Fiat 600 Spring featured chrome door sills, washable faux leather seat covers, and a luggage rack rail. Optional whitewall tires were available upon request. The 600 Spring exemplified Francis Lombardi’s commitment to crafting elegant and meticulously detailed customizations of the 600.

Historical research note

The internal worksheet reports an original purchase/list price of ITL 755,000 for the Fiat 600 Spring by Francis Lombardi.

Source: CI internal worksheet · SRC-CI-600-ELABORATE-PRICES · Foglio1 row 21 · Historical information awaiting independent verification.

Historical research note

The internal worksheet reports an original purchase/list price of ITL 795,000 for the Spring Trasformabile.

Source: CI internal worksheet · SRC-CI-600-ELABORATE-PRICES · Foglio1 row 22 · 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

05 / VALUE

Value & price history

Original price

ITL 795,000

Candidate · 1956-08 · Original list price

ITL 755,000

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
Carrozzeria Francis Lombardi history — Fiat 600 Spring www.carrozzieri-italiani.com Coachbuilder history editorial
Carrozzieri Italiani — Fiat 600 Spring www.carrozzieri-italiani.com Exact vehicle editorial
Carrozzieri Italiani — 1956 Concorso d'Eleganza Venezia www.carrozzieri-italiani.com Event registry

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history2 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Original price

    Original list price · ITL 795,000

  2. Unassigned chassis · Original price

    Original list price · ITL 755,000

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