Fiat - 600 Rendez Vous - Vignale by Michelotti - 1957
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Fiat 600 Rendez Vous by Vignale, built in 1957, with a 750 cc petrol engine, manual transmission, white colour, 44 hp, matching numbers, Italian registration papers, located in central Italy, currently a restoration project with extensive disassembly and partial progress, and no CoC present.
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Description from the seller
IN RISALTO:
• Very rare Fiat 600 "Rendez Vous" shooting-brake with Vignale bodywork built to a design by Giovanni Michelotti
• One of the only 16-20 units produced worldwide between 1955 and 1959
• Retains the original black license plates and period documents from the first Italian registration
• Advanced total restoration project (60-70% completed) including stripped chassis, rebuilt floors and longitudinals
• Complete with all original components, including glass, engine and trims dismantled and cataloged
HISTORY/PANORAMA:
The Fiat 600 "Rendez Vous", produced by Carrozzeria Vignale on a design by Giovanni Michelotti between 1955 and 1959, represents one of the rarest and most elegant coachwork on the famous 600 platform. Characterized by a coupe line inspired by the design of the Lancia Aurelia B20/B52 and Fiat 8Vs signed by the same Michelotti, it was built in a very limited run estimated at about 16-20 units destined for a wealthy and refined clientele. This 1957 example has been found in Italy, preserving its documents and original period plates. About nine years ago, a major professional restoration project was started, bringing the work to an advanced stage of about 70%. It is currently offered as a work of art to be completed, complete with all its original parts, carefully cataloged and stored in a box.
BODYWORK/PAINTING:
The bodywork underwent an initial phase of structural restoration and sheet metal work performed by master artisans: full disassembly, total sandblasting, application of two coats of epoxy primer, clamping in a jig with welded supporting cross-members, total reconstruction of the longitudinals in accordance with the original, installation of new floors, reconstruction of the door sills and the lower part of the nose. Subsequently, a first filling was carried out, applying two coats of white acrylic primer. All sheet metal has been welded to reach an excellent machining point. All glass remains (windshield, rear window, side windows) and external sheet metal parts (doors and hoods) are present. The car wears original period Borrani/Mille Miglia wheels and period-correct tires.
INTERIORS:
The interiors are present and preserved but require a complete restoration/refitting. The upholstery, panels, dashboard and cabin trims have been dismantled, cataloged and preserved separately to allow subsequent assembly and reupholstering.
MECHANICS:
The original mechanical component includes the period Fiat 600 engine and the drivetrain/suspension assembly. The front and rear suspension arms have been sandblasted and protected with two coats of black epoxy primer. All dismantled mechanical components are preserved and require inspection and final reassembly.
DOCUMENTS:
The car comes with the original Italian circulating documents from the period and its original first-registration black plates.
The car is viewable and can be picked up in Viareggio, Italy.
IN RISALTO:
• Very rare Fiat 600 "Rendez Vous" shooting-brake with Vignale bodywork built to a design by Giovanni Michelotti
• One of the only 16-20 units produced worldwide between 1955 and 1959
• Retains the original black license plates and period documents from the first Italian registration
• Advanced total restoration project (60-70% completed) including stripped chassis, rebuilt floors and longitudinals
• Complete with all original components, including glass, engine and trims dismantled and cataloged
HISTORY/PANORAMA:
The Fiat 600 "Rendez Vous", produced by Carrozzeria Vignale on a design by Giovanni Michelotti between 1955 and 1959, represents one of the rarest and most elegant coachwork on the famous 600 platform. Characterized by a coupe line inspired by the design of the Lancia Aurelia B20/B52 and Fiat 8Vs signed by the same Michelotti, it was built in a very limited run estimated at about 16-20 units destined for a wealthy and refined clientele. This 1957 example has been found in Italy, preserving its documents and original period plates. About nine years ago, a major professional restoration project was started, bringing the work to an advanced stage of about 70%. It is currently offered as a work of art to be completed, complete with all its original parts, carefully cataloged and stored in a box.
BODYWORK/PAINTING:
The bodywork underwent an initial phase of structural restoration and sheet metal work performed by master artisans: full disassembly, total sandblasting, application of two coats of epoxy primer, clamping in a jig with welded supporting cross-members, total reconstruction of the longitudinals in accordance with the original, installation of new floors, reconstruction of the door sills and the lower part of the nose. Subsequently, a first filling was carried out, applying two coats of white acrylic primer. All sheet metal has been welded to reach an excellent machining point. All glass remains (windshield, rear window, side windows) and external sheet metal parts (doors and hoods) are present. The car wears original period Borrani/Mille Miglia wheels and period-correct tires.
INTERIORS:
The interiors are present and preserved but require a complete restoration/refitting. The upholstery, panels, dashboard and cabin trims have been dismantled, cataloged and preserved separately to allow subsequent assembly and reupholstering.
MECHANICS:
The original mechanical component includes the period Fiat 600 engine and the drivetrain/suspension assembly. The front and rear suspension arms have been sandblasted and protected with two coats of black epoxy primer. All dismantled mechanical components are preserved and require inspection and final reassembly.
DOCUMENTS:
The car comes with the original Italian circulating documents from the period and its original first-registration black plates.
The car is viewable and can be picked up in Viareggio, Italy.
Details
Brand
Fiat
Model type
600 Rendez Vous - Vignale by Michelotti
Year
1957
Located in
Italy (Centre)
Mileage reading
1 km
Registration papers
with Italian registration
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
White
Horse power
44
Cubic capacity
750
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Unknown
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
No
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
Condition (Paint & body)
Fine: dents, scratches and body panels that require replacement and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Needs Restoration: may have sustained major damage, parts can be missing
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Good: frame/structure shows minor signs of surface rust, signs of usage/wear, may require some attention
Condition (Mechanical)
Needs Restoration: may have sustained major collision damage, engine and/or transmission can be stuck
Condition (Overall)
In need of restoration (barn find)
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