You may be familiar with the Fiat 500, the diminutive Italian that has captured hearts the world over. You may be less familiar with the 600, the slightly larger big brother that easily could be confused for a 500. And then there was the 600 Multipla, a Fiat people-mover that could be thought of as an early minivan. Available between 1956-67, 600 Multiplas were commonly used as taxis in Italy as they were capable of seating six.
When production began, the Multipla was powered by a 21.2-horsepower 633cc inline-four paired with a four-speed manual. For the 1961 model year, the engine was bored and stroked to 767cc, upping output to 24.7 horses; a D was also added to the model name.
Today, in America, 600 D Multiplas are popular on the auction circuit; this 1964 example pulled $23,650 at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Auction.
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