Benvenuti amici!
The FIAT 500 did not simply appear out of thin air. As with any great work of art, it is an evolution of ideas and/or a series of successors to the ultimate city car tiny throne. Of course, they have not all shared the same degree of popularity and/or collectibility in their own time. But one thing for certain is they all have a cult following-like fan base to this day. That is no small fete for a coach of any size. For those still unaware of the history of our beloved Cinquino… Here is a pictorial 'connect the dots'.
The FIAT 500 did not simply appear out of thin air. As with any great work of art, it is an evolution of ideas and/or a series of successors to the ultimate city car tiny throne. Of course, they have not all shared the same degree of popularity and/or collectibility in their own time. But one thing for certain is they all have a cult following-like fan base to this day. That is no small fete for a coach of any size. For those still unaware of the history of our beloved Cinquino… Here is a pictorial 'connect the dots'.
FIAT 500 (1936-1955) ~ Dante Giacosa
FIAT 600 (1955-1969) ~ Dante Giacosa
Nuova FIAT 500 (1957-1975) ~ Dante Giacosa
FIAT 126 (1972-2000); Also Polski FIAT 126p
(Sergio Sartorelli)
(Sergio Sartorelli)
FIAT Cinquecento (1991-1998) ~ Giorgetto Guigiaro
FIAT Seicento (1998-2010); Also FIAT 600
Nuova FIAT 500 (2007-Present) ~ Roberto Giolito
Can you imagine an army of these little babies zipping around the City of Cream ~ buzzing about like a swarm of mirrored-up Vespas piloted by Jimmy and his gang of smart-suited hooligans? I most certainly can. Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo, indeed. Be sure to score your CC5C window badge.
Vivere.Amare.Guidare.
Ciao!
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