Vehicle Description
There's something exceptionally cool about an Italian mini car.
They are no more practical than a Beetle, but when it's done right
like this 1963 Fiat 600, you just want to put on your Gucci loafers
and go for a drive.
This car has an instant attraction because of DNA it shares with
its smaller brother, the Fiat 500. And at the same time, it has
enough distinction that many people have to ask, "What is that?"
The 600 is arguably the better looking of the legendary small Fiats
with an American-like rear "kick up" in its design over the rear
wheels and a few more pieces of bright trim. But what really shines
on this one is the paint. The red is a true investment in a
professional hand and modern clearcoat. Plus, the 13-inch alloy
wheels (original wheels and hubcaps come with car as well) give
this little car some extra va-va-voom. So just like a good Italian,
it invested in modern fashions to look far more contemporary that
its age suggests.
The interior is far better appointed than Fiat ever initially
intended. The front bucket seats are now covered in fashionable red
and black leather, and they have been given much needed side
bolstering for added comfort. Plus, the vintage Fiat logos are a
great eye-catching custom touch. The rear bench is given a similar
two-tone leather cover, and this also highlights a key feature of
the 600. After all, the iconic 500 just had a rear shelf, but this
one has just enough room for a proper seat. The steering wheel is
delightfully original with a two-spoke design that's easy to grip
from anywhere. Beyond that is a simple, but stylish gauge package
set in a metal dashboard that's correctly painted the same color as
the exterior.
In the rear is one of the freshest looking motors around. You can
tell a lot of care went into the maintenance of this one just by
how you could eat your pasta off the air cleaner. There's even an
upgrade to a new alternator and the accompanying plugs, wires, and
belt. Fiat offered a very interesting 767cc water-cooled
four-cylinder in this little car. Just like the Ferrari motors of
the time, having more cylinders with lower displacement helped
produced high-revving fun poweplants. You won't win any races with
this 600, but you will enjoy the sounds the little motor makes as
you watch the speedometer for the redline points of the four-speed
transmission (yes, no tach...Fiat's simple design of these just let
you know each gear's max speed!) This is a sprightly little
machine, so you feel instantly connected to the road, and the
modern tries mean you get truly good grip.
Rarely imported to the USA (both by Fiat and individual), the car
that helped put Italy on wheels is now an interesting fashion
statement. So this is a fleeting opportunity to own quite a chic
redhead that you can afford everyday. Call today!!!