1959 FIAT 600

KEY FACTS

• A wonderful, fully restored example of the characterful Italian city car, presented in excellent condition throughout and with only three keepers from new.
• Under the rear engine lid is the 633cc ‘Tipo 100’ inline-four, which drives the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.
• The odometer displays just 27,851 miles from new, and while this is not warranted the seller believes it to be fully accurate.
• First registered in 1959, this 600 was kept in Italy by its first owner until 1986, when it was exported to the US by its second keeper.
• The seller then acquired the car in 2016, and it has covered fewer than 1,000 miles during their five years of ownership.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Fully restored in 2017 by Zinger Customs of Indiana, this Fiat 600 now presents in its vibrant original hue of Rosso Corallo, with hand-painted Abarth-style black chequerboard pattern on its roof.
• Inside, the seats, door cards and lower dashboard have been re-trimmed in black vinyl with contrasting red piping and accent stitching, and the steering wheel and gear knob have been replaced with elegant wood-trimmed items.
• Furthermore, hardwearing grey carpet has been fitted throughout, a black vinyl headlining has been installed, and the speedometer has been restored to a very high standard.
• It rides on the correct set of 12-inch steel wheels, which are finished in the body colour and feature chromed hub caps.
• Mechanically, the car is almost entirely and unmodified, save for the addition of an electric fuel pump for improved reliability.
• The car will be accompanied by a full, period-appropriate tool kit.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Having been fully resprayed in 2017, the Rosso Corallo paintwork is in excellent condition, with a bright and glossy appearance around the car and no significant marks or blemishes.
• Inside, the cabin is similarly smart, and the reupholstered seats are free of any noticeable wear or damage.
• The vendor notes that there is an intermittent fault with the fuel gauge, but otherwise there are no known electrical or mechanical issues.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This Fiat 600’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in August 2021, when the engine oil was changed, the fuel lines were tightened and the brakes were checked.
• During the seller’s five years of ownership the car has been routinely inspected, with oil and brake services being carried out as required.
• Notably, Zinger Customs overhauled the engine and transmission during the car’s restoration in 2017, and it is now described by the seller as being in perfect running condition.

SUMMARY

This 1959 Fiat 600 is a superb example of the cheerful rear-engine classic, benefitting from a previous cosmetic and mechanical restoration, and presented in fantastic overall condition. Compact enough to navigate winding Italian streets and with sufficient power to enjoy on the open road, this 600 will make a fun addition to any collector’s garage, and will surely attract smiles from car enthusiasts wherever it goes.

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