1950s

SEAT is here to make history. Production reaches 10,000 cars per year. And with the iconic SEAT 600, a star is born.

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1950

The Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo, S.A. is founded with one aim: get Spain moving.

Our first SEAT factory opens its doors in Barcelona’s Zona Franca District. 925 employees. One model: the SEAT 1400.

Moving forward fast. With 10,000 cars produced in one year, we continue to reach new milestones.

The SEAT 600 is here to smash the status quo, becoming a Spanish symbol of mobility and freedom.