1972 | SEAT 600 D

With the Nuova 500, Fiat proved that it could build a genuinely fun small car that people wanted – and when it came to producing a larger brother to it, the company used the same ingredients to achieve pretty much the same result. The 600 had a monocoque body with two B-pillar hinged 'suicide' doors, which opened backwards and seated four. It was powered by a 633cc 29bhp water-cooled four-cylinder engine, which sat behind the rear wheels. This layout was excellent for space efficiency if not ultimate handling, despite independent suspension. Revised in 1960 to become the 600D, the uprated 767cc 29bhp car gained front opening quarterlights and a revised bootlid with new cooling vents. In 1964, the 600D received front-hinged doors as well.

The example we are offering for sale is a beautifully restored 600D. As all the 600's destined for the European market in 1972, it was manufactured under licence by SEAT. The car was then sold via the Belgian FIAT importer, and has always been registered on a Belgian numberplate since. A couple of years ago, it went through an extensive restoration and it still looks like an almost new car. This very charming car drives really well, and offers sufficient space for 4 adults (if they are not too tall of course). The light yellow exterior colour in combination with the black vinyl interior suits the 600 perfectly. A great addition to any small or large classic car collection, and 100% ready to be used.