The fourth one: 1958 Fiat 600 Lucciola by Francis Lombardi

Francis Lombardi was a renowned Italian coachbuilder who started modifying Fiat 600 models in the late 1950s, offering unique body styles not available directly from Fiat, including the Lucciola (Firefly) with four doors. These modifications were not merely aesthetic but also practical, enhancing the vehicle’s accessibility and functionality without compromising its iconic design and performance… Read More The fourth one: 1958 Fiat 600 Lucciola by Francis Lombardi

February 23, 2024February 12, 2024 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Style concentrate: 1957 Fiat 600 Rendez-Vous by Vignale

The Fiat 600 Vignale Rendez-Vous, produced between 1955 and 1959, is a luxurious transformation of the popular Fiat 600, designed by Michelotti. With less than 200 units made and only about 20 estimated to still exist, it’s a rare find. The car features bespoke aesthetics reminiscent of the 1950s Lancia, including a distinctive front grille… Read More Style concentrate: 1957 Fiat 600 Rendez-Vous by Vignale

February 21, 2024February 11, 2024 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Cheap and chic / 2: 1955 Fiat 600 Coupé by Viotti

We didn’t know that as early as ’54 Viotti was already building these small coupés based on the Fiat 600. In fact, we have verified that the first Fiat 600s were delivered in 1955, so we doubt that this car could date back to ’54, as the seller claims. This is the “Coupé” version, much… Read More Cheap and chic / 2: 1955 Fiat 600 Coupé by Viotti

February 9, 2024February 3, 2024 Classicvirus2 Comments

The odd one: 1962 Fiat-Giannini 600 by Scioneri

Take an Italian Gran Turismo coupe from the 1960s, reduce its dimensions by 25%, and you’ll get this car. There aren’t many of them around, both due to limited production and the fact that even fewer have made their way to us. In fact, we may have seen another one for sale only in the… Read More The odd one: 1962 Fiat-Giannini 600 by Scioneri

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History repeating: 1951 Cisitalia 303 DF

When Piero Dusio, the founder of Cisitalia, realized that profits were very slim, if not nonexistent, with the 202, he tried to leverage the Fiat platform to bring cost savings to production. However, even this did not work. In the post-war car market, the demand for luxury cars was very limited and already covered by… Read More History repeating: 1951 Cisitalia 303 DF

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Little but special: 1954 Cisitalia 33DF Voloradente

This is a very rare car, yet we saw a similar one in person a few years ago and were fascinated by it. Firstly, the name: Cisitalia is a prestigious name in the world of classic cars, but this car is not part of those first models built entirely in the factory founded by Piero… Read More Little but special: 1954 Cisitalia 33DF Voloradente

December 15, 2023December 13, 2023 Classicvirus1 Comment

Rare find: 1963 Fiat 600 “Sabrina” by Fissore

This car is very rare, and we can imagine the surprise of the current owner when he found it abandoned in the corner of a warehouse in Italy. It’s one of the very few “Sabrina” models, built on a Fiat 600 Multipla base by Carrozzeria Fissore, one of the great Turin coachbuilders of the 1950s… Read More Rare find: 1963 Fiat 600 “Sabrina” by Fissore

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Green team: 1956 Fiat 1100 Barchetta by Autotecnica del Lario

The sleek lines of this Fiat Barchetta are very appealing but at the same time left us a bit puzzled: it seemed strange that the body was made in 1956, and indeed, that’s not the case. The seller mentions that this was initially a Barchetta built in 1956 on a Fiat 1100 base, but then… Read More Green team: 1956 Fiat 1100 Barchetta by Autotecnica del Lario

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Endless summer: 1963 Fiat 500 Elegance by Savio

Felice Mario Boano, one of the most famous Italian coachbuilders of his time, was the first – while working at Ghia – to propose the ‘Spiaggina’ version based on Fiat utility vehicles. These special versions, without a roof and hood, were intended to be used as tenders for the wealthiest individuals of the time who… Read More Endless summer: 1963 Fiat 500 Elegance by Savio

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Green and cream: 1950 Fiat 1400 Cabriolet by Vignale

And here, from the magnificent era of great coachbuilders, comes another specimen that we could define as more unique than rare. It is one of the early works of Alfredo Vignale, who had opened his body shop only two years earlier, in 1948, and like many unique or very limited series cars built at the… Read More Green and cream: 1950 Fiat 1400 Cabriolet by Vignale

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