Fiat Cars (since 1980): Books - History

Fiat Panda

Everyone has encountered a Fiat Panda at some point. It was our first car, our mother's vehicle, or the one our neighbor drove. It took us on trips with friends, was used by the local pizza delivery driver, or picked us up for a date. We saw it at the beach, in the mountains, in small towns, big cities, rural areas, and even in airport service or police fleets.
The first generation of the Panda, produced from 1980 to 2003, appealed to all social groups, from budget-conscious drivers to wealthy owners, regardless of age or background.
This book traces the technical and design evolution of this iconic car over more than twenty years. It also explores the many special editions that make up a unique part of its history. A concise yet practical guide to maintenance and restoration is also included.

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Fiat Panda - The Timeless / L'intramontabile

2020 marks the 40th anniversary of the Fiat Panda. So a title on this very important and so iconic car was almost necessary to be included in the ASI Library. The text traces the whole history of the "classic" Panda, the one built always faithful to the original project from 1980 to 2003: from the idea in the mind and then on the sheet of Giorgetto Giugiaro, its designer, up to the design, industrialization and finally the presentation on the market. Here it immediately revolutionized the way of conceiving the utility and "city" car: spacious, comfortable for five people and luggage, very simple to build, lively and always able to get out of the way in any situation ... a real and just "free spirit".

The book unfolds by dealing in depth with all four series and concludes with some reflections on the "Panda Phenomenon", because this is what it is: not only an economical car suitable for all motorists but a fundamental page of history, culture and contemporary society.

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La Fiat Panda de mon père

This book traces the history of the Fiat Panda, from its conception in the mid-1970s to its end of production at the beginning of the 21st century. This basic but revolutionary automobile concept breathed new life into the popular car in Europe thanks to innovative solutions, a mischievousness all its own, all spiced up with a little touch of snobbery.

Born in a gloomy automobile concept, the Fiat Panda triumphed effortlessly over this difficulty by transforming its weaknesses into its greatest strength. Better still: it became ultra trendy by subtly highlighting its angular lines born from the imagination of the great Giorgetto Giugiaro.
For more than two decades, it had a colorful career and became one of the most legendary Italian popular cars.

• Richly illustrated, this book traces in detail the history and evolution of the Fiat Panda.
• This volume of the collection "La voiture de mon père" is not only a source of in-depth information for the owner, but also a concise guide to originality.
• The technique, variants, modifications and special versions are described in detail.
• Contains 250 period photos, often unpublished.

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Fiat Bravo e Brava (1995-2002)

Bravo and Brava marked a very strong discontinuity in the way automobile was made, from many points of view: new styling, different body styles between three and five doors, new technologies and new content.
The first was designed for the youthful clientele, the second for modern families, and both offered a wide range of equipment and engines for every need, culminating in the powerful five-cylinder Bravo 2.0 20v HGT.
This book tells its entire story, from its inception to subsequent evolutions, accompanied by numerous pictures and accurate data sheets of each of the versions.

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Fiat Cinquecento (1991-1998)

With a very challenging legacy behind it, the Cinquecento represented the new, modern and rational way of interpreting the city car according to Fiat. Characterized by a clean, minimalist design, it was an extremely practical car, but one that also allowed itself some sporty ambitions with the Sporting version, some raf? ness with the special series, and even an innovative electric variant.
This book tells its entire story, from its birth to its subsequent evolutions, accompanying it with numerous pictures and accurate technical data sheets of each of the versions.

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Fiat Croma (1985-1996)

The Fiat Croma was an unconventional yet smart and attractive car that positioned Fiat competitively in the international markets during the vibrant 1980s. Serving as an elegant flagship, it balanced refinement with practicality and showcased innovation in technology and marketing strategies.

This book comprehensively chronicles the history of the Fiat Croma, from its inception to subsequent developments, featuring numerous illustrations and detailed technical specifications for each version.

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Fiat Duna (1987-1991)

Despite being a well-conceived project with a distinguished designer, the Duna stands as Fiat's most regrettable marketing blunder, yielding outcomes ranging from tragic to laughable. However, from a historical perspective, it merits rediscovery when examined within its context and viewed from a broader international standpoint, extending from Europe to South America.

This book provides a comprehensive account of the Duna's history, tracing its inception through subsequent developments. It is richly illustrated and includes detailed technical specifications for each version.

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Fiat Punto (1993-1999)

Born in a context of strong optimism, but then forced to face the economic downturn of the 1990s, the Punto was one of the Fiat Group's most successful models.
Declined in a very wide range of versions, it was a sober and reliable family car, an eye-catching sports car in the GT version with a Turbo engine, and a pleasant convertible, built by Bertone. It was the right car to meet the needs of a very wide and varied clientele.
This book tells its entire story, from its birth to its subsequent evolutions, accompanying it with numerous pictures and accurate technical data sheets of each of the versions.

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Fiat Regata (1983-1990)

The Fiat Regata served as a mid-size car during the dynamic landscape of the 1980s. The sedan catered to the needs of the traditional middle-class, offering a blend of simplicity and modernity without extravagance.
Conversely, the Weekend variant pioneered the concept of a station wagon suitable for leisure activities: practical, functional, yet elegant with a touch of sophistication, appealing to contemporary families.

This book comprehensively explores the Regata's history, from its inception to subsequent developments, featuring numerous illustrations and detailed technical specifications for each version.

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Fiat Ritmo (1978-1987)

With the Ritmo, Fiat tried to go ahead and save only the positive inheritance from the '70s: rational, ergonomic, aerodynamic, innovative and designed around the man, it was the automotive utopia of the future that never happened.
During the '80s it was able to re-invent itself and become a comfrotable and long-living compact car. Its sport versions, the famous twin-cam Ritmo Abarth bialbero,have been for a long time the european benchmark for high-performance compact cars, however.

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 Tempra (1990-1996)

The Tempra marked the culmination of Fiat's strategy of sharing platforms among various brands and segments within the Fiat Group. Offering a blend of innovation and practicality, it served as both a reliable sedan and a spacious Station Wagon, with the option of all-wheel-drive. Popular among Italian families in the 1990s, it epitomized the era's typical family car.

This book thoroughly documents the Tempra's history, covering its inception and subsequent developments. It includes numerous illustrations and detailed technical specifications for each version, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of this influential vehicle.

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Fiat Tipo (1988-1995)

The Fiat 1500 is a pivotal milestone in both Fiat's and the automotive industry's history. It represents the pioneering application of aerodynamic and ergonomic principles to mass-produced cars, along with cutting-edge technological advancements.
Celebrated for its beauty, elegance, and comfort, the 1500 epitomizes the modernist spirit of its time. Despite enduring wartime challenges and post-war reconstruction efforts, it remained a symbol of automotive innovation.

This book provides a comprehensive account of the Fiat 1500's history, covering its inception and subsequent evolution. Packed with numerous illustrations and detailed technical specifications for each version, it offers an in-depth exploration of this iconic vehicle.

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Fiat Ulysse (1994-2002)

The Fiat Group's first modern MPV, the Ulysse arrived on the market somewhat later than its competitors, but with innovative solutions. Versatile, flexible, very comfortable, incredibly spacious, together with the other three models of the "Eurovan" project developed in joint-venture with the French PSA group, it was an important protagonist of those years.
This book tells its entire story, from its birth to its subsequent evolutions, accompanying it with numerous pictures and accurate technical data sheets of each of the versions.

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Fiat Uno (1983-1995)

The Uno is the best symbol of Fiat renaissance after the dark period of the Seventies. Sober, rational but also a revolutionary concept, it was a dramatic step ahead in conceiving and designing a compact car.
Incredibly versatile, it was able to fit for more than a decade different roles, from being a mass-market car to the first of the "little bombs" with the Turbo version.

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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