World's First Minivan Fiat 600 Multipla Taxi Helped Italy Recover from WWII After WWII, Fiat wanted to make an inexpensive car to hold 4 adults. Designed by Dante Giacosa, the Fiat 600 basically put 4 adults in a tin can, only 10 1/2 feet long. The 4-cylinder engine was in the rear, a first for Fiat. One year later, in 1956, Fiat introduced the 600 Multipla, the world's first minivan, Available with many seating options, it was designed for 6 adults and wasn't cheap, costing $7300. All told, Fiat sold 2.7 million 600's between 1955 and 1969 and this has been credited with driving Italy's post-war economic recovery. Our 1:18 scale Fiat 600 Multipla Taxi is chocked full of great features. The driver's side front door opens showing taxi meter and luggage area. The rear passenger door also opens revealing soft-to-touch upholstery on the folding and bench seats. The engine is wired and plumb. There's even a luggage rack on top and a toolbox with tools. Model Feature • Opening Trunk • Soft-to-Touch Upholstery • Opening Front Drivers Door • Complete Toolbox is Included • Opening Rear Passenger Door • 4-Cylinder 32hp. Engine is Wired and Plumb • Half the Front Seat was the Inside Luggage Compartment • Precision Die-Cast Replica • 7.5 Inches Long • 1:18 Scale