1957 Fiat 600 Multipla Station Wagon

The Fiat Multipla was a unique body style built on the 600 that was intended to enhance the serviceability of the 600 for either business or family motoring use. It was given a rear-engine design with the rest of the body design built around the engine. Engineer Dante Giacosa relocated the driver over the front wheels and provided two large side doors for loading cargo. The doors were hinged at the B-pillars allowing easier access, and the rear seat could fold flat to provide additional space for carrying cargo. In the front was an auxiliary radiator and the chassis utilized a wishbone and coil-front suspension.

Powering the 600 Multipla was a 633cc overhead-valve four-cylinder engine offering 22 horsepower. They had a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2014