Fiat 126 (1972-2000): Books - History and Models

Fiat 126 - Bambino, Polski, Bis, Sonstige

The Fiat 126 had a difficult legacy to live up to. Its predecessor, the Fiat 500, was very popular and hardly any other car expressed the Italian attitude to life better. With its angular and modern appearance, it was initially viewed with suspicion.
It may have had its best times in Poland. Here, it mobilized an entire nation as the "Maluch" (little one).

This publication is dedicated to this small car. The author writes about the Fiat 126 with wit and expertise. Stories, history, technical data and a large number of previously unpublished images round off this successful work.

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Fiat 126 (1972-2000)

The Fiat 126 has got the inheritance of the unforgettable 500 and took over its difficult role as minimal, compact and cheap car. It went through three decades of strong social change with a success not outstanding but continuous: born in the early Seventies of the crisis and the protest, it survived over the fall of the Berlin Wall and reached the dawn of the new millennium, helping in motorizing not only Italy but also a wide part of Eastern Europe.

This book features all its history, from the beginning of the project to the following developments, packed with several illustrations and detailed technical data sheets of every version.

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Fiat 126 fuoriserie

The Fiat 126 underwent notable transformations in the dynamic 1970s, from concept cars exploring new urban mobility solutions to simple off-road models designed for leisure. It also appeared in racing, continuing the legacy of Fiat's twin-cylinder competition cars that began with the legendary 500.
Later, the Fiat 126 found a second life in Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, where it became the basis for sports cars, small convertibles, dune buggies, and kit cars.

This book provides a detailed look at this diverse and colorful automotive world. It includes all special versions of the following models:
- Fiat 126 (1972-1976)
- Fiat 126 Personal (1976-1985)
- Fiat 126 FSM (1985-2000)
- Fiat 126 Bis (1987-1991)
As well as their Polski-Fiat derivatives.

This book presents Fiat 126 specials realized by: Adriano, Amber, Audisio & Benvenuto, Autoklinika, Auto Mirage, Auto-Styl Siekierski, Bartek, Bosmal, Calsky Design, Car-Craft, Cars International, Chojnacki, Colo, Cool Car, Coupes, Dash, DIM, Dove, Fibra Studio, Fiore, Fissore, FIVES, Fontana, Foulkes, Francis Lombardi, Fusioncars, Galopin, Gamma, Garavello, Giacomelli, Giannini, Giletti, Göbler, Gozzoli, IFSK, Indestor, Ital Cars, JAK, Lavazza, Luicar, Malubats, Marden, Matuška, MCA, Michelotti, Mixe, Moretti, Moto Plast, NCF, Pop, RAK, Rhino, Ruhstrat, Saccone, Sapper, Savio, Saunders. Schabs, Scioneri, Scoiattolo, Sigma, Simod, Steinwinter, Tamburini, Tragl, VDR, WZM 5, ZMB, ZTE.

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Maluch - Wielka biografia małego samochodu

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The Fiat 126p, known as the "Maluch" or "little Fiat, " played a key role in motorizing Poland and became the first car for many families.
It was introduced in Italy in September 1972 and arrived in Poland in November as the Fiat 126. On June 6, 1973, it officially became the Polish Fiat. Over 27 years, more than 3 million units were produced in factories in Bielsko-Biała and Tychy.
For older generations, it symbolizes the communist era, while younger people see it as a pop culture icon. In Poland, it holds a status similar to that of the Ford T in the USA or the Volkswagen Beetle in Germany.
Today, it is experiencing a revival, attracting attention and smiles on the streets. It has fan communities in Poland, Cuba, the Czech Republic, and Germany, and even caught Tom Hanks' attention.
This book tells the untold story of this remarkable car. Przemysław Semczuk takes readers on a colorful, richly illustrated journey filled with anecdotes and facts. It is the first biography of the Fiat 126p, highlighting its influence on Polish motoring and everyday life.

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