LOT 288 •
1966 FIAT 600D Multipla Chassis no. 100 D 108 129132
Estimate: US$30,000 - US$35,000
Lot 288•
1966 FIAT 600D Multipla Chassis no. 100 D 108 129132
The Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia|7 June 2009, 12:00 EDT|Connecticut, Greenwich
1966 FIAT 600D Multipla
Chassis no. 100 D 108 129132
Chassis no. 100 D 108 129132
A concept successfully revived in recent years, the Multipla 'people carrier' first appeared in 1956. Based on the unitary construction 600 saloon, FIAT's first rear-engined car, the uniquely versatile Multipla featured front suspension taken from the 1100 model and forward controls. The latter arrangement enabled three rows of seats to be installed in the six-seater version that, with the rearmost two rows folded flat, provided a useful load-carrying platform of 18ft².
With just 22bhp available from the 633cc four-cylinder engine, performance was, necessarily, modest, the Multipla's top speed being around 55mph. Taxi and 4/5-seater versions were available also.
The performance of both the saloon and Multipla was considerably improved with the arrival of the 767cc 600D version in 1960. Maximum power went up to 27bhp, which permitted a higher final drive ratio to be used, and top speed increased to around 68mph. Around 130,000 Multiplas of all types had been made by the time production ceased in 1966 and today these charming and highly practical little vehicles are among the most sought after of all post-war FIATs.
Built in 1966 this Fiat Multipla 600 is the last year of the body style with the most horse power! It is a seven passenger with rear jump seats that fold flat for transporting car parts or even vintage wine. Purchased in Italy by an American serviceman the car was brought back to California in 1997 where it was restored to its present condition. It comes with copies of the Italian paperwork including logbook and owners manual. With Fiat Jollys being so popular today the Multipla is the next Micro car for any collection
With just 22bhp available from the 633cc four-cylinder engine, performance was, necessarily, modest, the Multipla's top speed being around 55mph. Taxi and 4/5-seater versions were available also.
The performance of both the saloon and Multipla was considerably improved with the arrival of the 767cc 600D version in 1960. Maximum power went up to 27bhp, which permitted a higher final drive ratio to be used, and top speed increased to around 68mph. Around 130,000 Multiplas of all types had been made by the time production ceased in 1966 and today these charming and highly practical little vehicles are among the most sought after of all post-war FIATs.
Built in 1966 this Fiat Multipla 600 is the last year of the body style with the most horse power! It is a seven passenger with rear jump seats that fold flat for transporting car parts or even vintage wine. Purchased in Italy by an American serviceman the car was brought back to California in 1997 where it was restored to its present condition. It comes with copies of the Italian paperwork including logbook and owners manual. With Fiat Jollys being so popular today the Multipla is the next Micro car for any collection
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