1960 Fiat 600 Multipla Station Wagon

After civilian vehicle production took a back seat during WWII so companies could focus on making materials in support of the war effort, there were plenty of gaps to fill in Europe and American infrastructure. Management of Fiat attempt to build affordable and versatile vehicles that would appeal to a wide range of customers. Their 600 was an instant success with more than 2.7 million cars sold during its production lifespan. The 600 was so successful that in 1956 Fiat created a new version called the 600 Multipla. Its design was loosely styled after a station wagon and it was created as a multi-service vehicle to server many different needs. It was offered in three versions. The first version sat up to five people and the seats could be folded down to create a bed. The second version sat six people by utilizing bench seats that also collapsed into the floor to create a flat cargo deck. The third version was outfitted as a taxi and included a single front seat with a luggage rack and a bench seat behind a divider.

There were several differences between the 600 and the 600 Multipla, beyond just the visual bodystyle differences. Other differences found on the 600 Multipla included the radiator, front wishbone suspension, different gear ratios allowing for heavier loads, interior lamps and larger fuel tank.

This particular example has been given a no expense spared restoration that was completed in July of 2014. The car is finished in Baby Blue with a matching interior. Power is from a rear mounted 633cc 4-cylinder water-cooled engine that drives the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2016