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.
Detalles del libro
Autor: | Phil Ward |
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Presentación: | 176 páginas, 25 x 20.5 cm, tapa dura |
Ilustración: | 853 fotos en b/n y color |
Editor: | Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2018) |
Serie: | Veloce Classic Reprint |
ISBN: | 9781787113237 |