This is symbol, icon, legend, a model that in itself embodies Italy’s renewal in the postwar period. Came in 1957. Fiat “Nuova” 500 that year replaces the oldest 500 Topolino, which already dates back to 1936. His plump silhouette, friendly face and its reduced format will make it a bestseller both in Italy and the rest of the world. In front of her, the competitors of that time Mini Cooper, Citroën 2CV and soon Renault 4 just have to be careful… He will be rejected in several versions during his career. Giardiniera station wagonFurgoncino van, cabriolet, sporty Abarth and even on a beach car with 500 Cheerful restored Ghia! Assembled before 1975 Nuova 500 (term new is to distinguish it from Topolino) will sell almost 3,900,000 copies !

A nostalgic return to 2007

Therefore, in the 2000s, it is not surprising Fiat is reviving such an iconic model. Then the manufacturer has to replace the already old Fiat Seicento/600 as it is based on the 1991 Cinquecento! Rather than taking a new stylistic risk, we prefer evoke nostalgia. 500 returns! 6 years after the neo-retro version of the Mini Cooper, Fiat, in turn, is tempted by this process. The brand’s Centro Stile creates a model that is very true to the lines and philosophy of the fifties.

It is now his bestseller, to the point that Fiat has used his name to develop a wide range of models. There was a convertible 500Cminivan 500 literscrossover 500Xand soon the new 600 crossover ! Not forgetting, of course, the sports version prepared by Abarth! On the other hand, if there’s any body style that Fiat never offered as standard, it’s the Fiat 500…boat.

500 to swim on the water

This is a crazy project carried out by a 24-year-old Italian. Antonio Galasso created Off-Shore vehicle launch, designed, as the name suggests, to develop models designed for sailing near the coast. there “500 Offshores” this is the modern 500 of the first generation. It was installed on the hull of the boat and equipped with an outboard motor. This is a cabriolet model that gives the Riva atmosphere, with its wood products and chic materials. On board, the instrument panel is preserved, the location of the gear lever now controls the throttle. After several exhibitions in elegance and design competitions, his project will be presented on the market!

Fiat Groupwhich participated in the development of the serial version, has received permission for this boat to become a “Fiat Licensed” product. The same department that manages derivative products (clothing, toys, accessories, etc.). Therefore, offshore will benefit from the strike force of the group. But also his resources and his network to sell these unique 500 in the world. ” As a rule, in the DNA of Fiat according to Stellantis. It will be a limited edition, with no numbers announced at this time.

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