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
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.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |











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