MALCOLM BOBBITT
Features
Reveals the design and development of the baby Fiats
Shows how the cars evolved throughout production
Full-colour gallery featuring reproductions of original sales brochures
Covers the many model variants of the 500 and 600
Living with a baby Fiat
Appendices of clubs, specialists and suppliers
Full production figures and specifications, and biography
These little cars are highly sought after in todays classic car market
Description
Fiat & Abarth 500 & 600 covers all the classic baby Fiats, from the famous Topolino onwards: here is their full and eventful story.
Synopsis
Always big on character and charm, Fiats little cars played an important international roll in providing affordable and practical private transport for millions who had previously thought their dream impossible.
With particular emphasis on the now classic 600 and Nuova 500 cars, this book tells the full story of these baby Fiats. Built, and exported to, many countries outside of the marques native Italy, over 6.5 million Topolinos, 600s and Nuova 500s were sold, and an amazing number survive to this today. Also covered are the wonderful models built on these cars tiny chassis by Italys leading coachbuilders, and the motorsport success achieved by the Abarth versions of the little cars that everybody loves.
Additional Information
Includes appendices covering Clubs, suppliers and specialists, production figures, and specifications.
