Fiat Cars: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Fiat Abarth (1972-1987) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Fiat Abarth sports models from the years 1972-1987. Describes the Fiat 124 and 131 Rally, Strada, Ritmo Abarth 125TC and Fiat Abarth 130TC. Also advice for purchase of a pre-owned Fiat Abarth.

• The period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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FIAT in Motorsport : Since 1899

An in-depth look at Fiat's historical and prestigious involvement in all forms of motorsport from the earliest days of racing right up to the present day. The achievements of the cars and drivers are described in detail, along with many original photographs, sourced from the official Fiat archives.

In the early days, before the First World War, Fiat was a major contender in Grand Prix racing, and employed many of the leading drivers of the era.
Although it withdrew from Grand Prix racing in 1927, Fiat cars were still to be seen participating in high-profile races, such as the Mille Miglia. In these events most Fiat models were sports editions of the highly successful 'Balilla' range.

In 1952 the introduction of the sensational 8V coupe resulted in many racing successes in private owners' hands, while the late 1950s saw the introduction of 'Formula Junior' class of racing and Fiat-engined cars were very successful in the early years.
In the 1970s, Abarth, then owned by Fiat, successfully ran the rally team, which resulted in three World Championships. Speed record attempts over the years are also detailed in this fascinating history of Fiat's sporting achievements.

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Great Small FIATs

Fiat is perhaps best known for its ability to produce small, economical, characterful cars. 'Great Small Fiats' traces this concept from the birth of the 500A 'Topolino' in the 1930s up to the recent Panda and Nuova 500s.

The author chose the Topolino as the starting point. It was the first Fiat built in the late 1930s to satisfy the Italian public's new-found desire for mobilisation. The old conventions of car production were turned upside down with the arrival of the 600 which revolutionised car production techniques and maximised on passenger space and performance at minimal cost.
These principles continued via a succession of models which include the 500, 850, 126, 127 through to more recent models like the Cinquecento and Seicento.

Running in parallel with these 'cheeky' Fiats, this book covers a range of slightly larger cars that were built in huge numbers. Though rather staid in appearance, the 1950s Millecento was family transport for millions of Italians covering three decades, four when the Indian-built cars are included.
Similarly the 128, Panda and Uno were 'the' Italian small cars of the '70s, '80s and '90s. Nuova Panda carries the banner through to recent models.

This book chronicles the greatest of these cars in well-researched detail. With 200 photos, ownership and restoration advice as well as production histories this is a fantastic book for any fan of Italian cars.

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Fiat: Die Personenwagen-Chronik

The southern temperament of the racy Spider and Coupé models always gives Fiat cars a sporty touch. The book looks back at them all: from the first Fiat in 1899 to the Barchetta, Ulysse and 500 C in 1999.

A fascinating illustrated book and at the same time an indispensable reference work for all car enthusiasts. Completely revised and expanded new edition of the 1999 edition.

From the contents:
- Fiat 1899 to 1922
- 501, Superfiat, Balilla & Co.
- The Topolino and its successors
- The successful middle class
- The large Fiats of the 50s and 60s
- The series 124 to 133
- The Dino and the X 1/9
- From Ritmo to Chroma
- Tipo, Tempra, Barchetta, Marea and all the other new ones.

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Il grande libro delle sportive Fiat - Spider e coupé

The history of Fiat is not only made up of the large utility cars and sedans that characterized its production but also of a series of glorious "sports cars", spiders and coupes. This particular category of cars includes cars such as the glorious Balilla 508 Spider from 1933, the first Fiat "sports car" of the modern era, the 1100 S from 1947, the 8Vs and the 1100/103 TVs from the 1950s.
The next twenty years turned out to be no less rich, with the elegant 1200, 1500 and 1600 cabriolets by Pininfarina, but also with the spirited 2300 S by Ghia, the fascinating 850 Coupé and Spider and the unforgettable 124 Sport and Dino, also in open and closed version.

This volume, which goes as far as the most recent cars such as the "Barchetta", the Coupé and the Punto Cabrio, is illustrated with precious material in color and black and white and provides a detailed technical data sheet for each model.

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Samochody ze Śląska 1971-2018

This richly illustrated monograph presents vehicles produced in Bielsko-Biała and Tychy by WSM (Wytwórnia Sprzętu Mechanicznego), FSM (Fabryka Samochodów Małolitrażowych) and Fiat Auto Poland / FCA Poland. It also includes projects, prototypes, and scale models developed at the Small Car Research and Development Center and later at BOSMAL.

The book covers the history, technical development, and key specifications of these vehicles. It spans 1971-2018 and contains many archival, previously unpublished photographs and drawings.

Highlighted models include:
- WSM/FSM Syrena
- Polski Fiat 126p, Polski Fiat 127p
- Beskid, Fiat Cinquecento
- Fiat Uno, Fiat Siena/Palio Weekend, Fiat Seicento, Fiat Panda II, Fiat 500/500C
- Abarth 500/595/695
- Ford Ka II
- Lancia Ypsilon II

Limited editions and equipment variants of each model are also described. The book provides an essential reference for automotive enthusiasts, historians, and collectors, presenting the full range of cars produced in the Silesian-Beskid region and their technical evolution over more than four decades.

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Fiat da rally

Fiat started to compete in rallying in the early 20th century, with the first regularity races in Italy and other countries. This book documents the involvement of Fiat in rallying through hundreds of previously unpublished pictures, supported by a precise text that historically relates the facts.

The publication also tells the story of Fiat's participation in the single model trophy events of the last 30 years - with the Uno, Uno Turbo, Cinquecento, Seicento, Stilo, Punto and Panda - as well as the Fiat factory's return to the rallying with the Grande Punto S2000.

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Il grande libro delle giardinette Fiat e altre familiari italiane

Giardiniera, Belvedere, Panorama, Station Wagon, Weekend, Multiwagon. From the Second World War until today, such vehicles have changed names many times, but their spirit has always been the same: practicality and versatility.
First, they were working vehicles, but they later evolved into highly popular statements of fashion and transport for daily use. From the wood-trimmed station wagons like the Topolino to modern production such as the Tempra, Marea, the single volume Ulysse and MPVs like the Idea and Doblò. All richly illustrated in a volume containing many period photographs and great detail with exhaustive technical specifications.

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Le fuoriserie Fiat degli anni '70

The book includes all special versions of the following vehicles:

Fiat 127 (1971/1987)
Fiat 128 (1969/1982)
Fiat 130 (1969/1977)
Fiat 131 (1974/1985)
Fiat 132 (1972/1980)
Fiat Argenta (1980/1985)
Fiat X1/9 (1972/1987)

And their derivatives from Fiat-Automóveis, Fiat-Concord, Seat, and Zastava.

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