The SEAT 600, A Social Symbol of Spains´s Developmentalism

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Published 07-10-2019
Isabel Martín-Sánchez

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One of the most emblematic symbols of the second half of the 20th century in Spain is the SEAT 600. This vehicle, which received multiple popular names, such as pelotilla (small ball), garbancito (small chickpea) and Seílla, is part of the Spanish collective memory and influenced several generations. This is caused not only by its high demand and outreach, but also due to its long time of production comprising 16 years (from May 1957 up until August 1973), during the course of which a total of 794,406 units were manufactured.

Besides, the SEAT 600 was a symbol of the 'developmentalism' of the 1960s, in which Spain underwent a deep economic, social and cultural transformation. This vehicle stood for a higher social status: that of the middle class which had emerged as a result of the economic growth.

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