About the Fiat 600D

Introduced in 1955 and produced until 1969, the Fiat 600 ‘Seicento’ was the marque's first rear-engine car, built along with the 600 two-door sedan and the innovative Multipla (which predated the people carrier by some 30 years!). While appearing outwardly small on a wheelbase of just 200cm / 78 inches, the 600 provided remarkable passenger and luggage space thanks to its rear-mounted inline four-cylinder engine.

The updated 600D debuted in the autumn of 1960 and can be visually distinguished by swivelling vent windows and additional louvers on the engine-compartment lid. The big headline was a boost in displacement for the four cylinder engine, from 633 cc to 767 cc, achieved by increasing the bore from 60 mm to 62 mm, and the stroke from 56 mm to 63.5 mm. With compression held steady at 7.5:1, the new engine was rated at 29 hp, seven more than its predecessor. Top speed went from 62 MPH to an exhilarating 68 MPH, while fuel economy remained impressive at 48 MPG.

The  steering was uprated, with an upgraded output seal and larger diameter tie rod ends, though the same steering box was used.

As with it’s smaller Fiat 500 brother, the 600 was designed by Dante Giacosa, but the bigger car is far more grown up in a variety of ways. In one ultra-compact package you get a four-seat family car with a four-cylinder water-cooled engine. With it’s independent suspension the 600 also provided the basis for an array of sporty spin-offs from Abarth such as the 750 and 1000TC, along with the Monomille and Bialbero, so this is no economy special built down to the lowest possible cost – it’s more grown up than you might think and more fun to drive than you might expect..

The Fiat 500 often steals the spotlight, but it's the 600 that deserves recognition as the car that began Fiat's postwar rebirth as a high-volume car maker capable of bringing motoring to Italy's masses. Like the VW Beetle and Model T Ford, Fiat's little 600 allowed millions to take to the road and contributed strongly to Italy's post-war success, with some 1.561 million examples of the 600D rolling off the Mirafiori assembly line.

However, due to the much smaller number of surviving examples than the diminuative 500, the more practical 600 models are continuing to rise in value. There are less than 100 licensed examples in the UK, making this a rare beast indeed!

About this car

Registration Number: TTU 551H
Chassis Number: 100D2470863
Engine Number: tbc

TTU 551H has unfortunately suffered a mechanical failure (blown head gasket) so with apologies we have had to withdraw her from this particular sale. The owner is working on the repairs and she should be back to full working order fairly soon.

In the meantime, please contact us direct if you are interested in this car.

This charming example of the updated 600D model was first registered in Naples, and has spent much of it’s life in Italy under the registration number NA622334. The log book cover sheet is dated April 1970, suggesting that this is one of the last 600Ds to roll off the production line.

A left hand drive vehicle presented in cream with a smart two-tone interior, the odometer reads just 66903km (41571 miles). Paint and chromework are both good, and the tyres are nearly new Hancook Optimas.

The 767cc petrol engine is original to the car, starts quickly and eagerly, and is reported to be running and driving well. The car is MOTd until 16^th March 2017 and comes with an assortment of paperwork including the original service-stamped blue Italian log book and Automoto Club Storico Italiano specification sheets.

Performance and specs for the Fiat 600D

Engine 767cc, four-cylinder
Power 32bhp @ 4800rpm
Torque 40lb ft @ 2800rpm
Top speed 68mph
0-50mph 24sec
Fuel consumption 48mpg
Gearbox Four-speed manual

Dimensions and weight:

Wheelbase 2000mm
Length 3295mm
Width 1380mm
Height 1405mm

Weight 615kg