{"product_id":"fiat-500-the-history-of-a-legend-great-small-fiats-2-book-set","title":"Fiat 500 The History of a Legend \u0026 Great Small Fiats 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis book narrates the history of the Fiat 500 and the models that came before and after it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A true icon of Italian lifestyle, the 500 was actually supposed to be a niche product, but in just few years, its elegance and affordability made it one of the best selling cars, with 4 million units manufactured and sold in a 20 year lifespan. This volume recounts the story of this Italian symbol from the early models, through the iconic 1957 Nuova 500, up to the current version.\u003cbr\u003e  \n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDescription of production histories\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe relevance to the car buying public\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePractical ownership information\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRestoration Advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTop quality photography \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e02 Topolino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e03 600\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e04 Millecento\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e05 500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e06 850\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e07 128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e08 127\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e09 126\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 Panda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 Uno\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 Cinquecento\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 Seicento\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 Nuova Panda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 Trepiuno (Nuova 500)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 Autobianchi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 Etceterini\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 Fiats made under licence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription: Fiat have built millions of vehicles since 1899 but the company is perhaps best known for its ability to produce small, economical, characterful cars. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreat Small Fiats\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e traces this concept from the birth of the 500A ?Topolino? in the 1930s up the current Panda and a hint of the proposed Nuova 500. Each of the selected models aredescribed in detail from their conception through to current ownership in the hands of collectors and enthusiasts. The chapters include practical information on buying and running a small Fiat and restoration advice for the older cars. Also included are Fiats built under licence outside of Italy and the Fiat-derived \"tceterini\" coachbuilt and competition cars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynopsis: In deciding which models to choose for inclusion in this book selected from Fiat's huge inventory, the author concentrated on three criteria : greatness, size and emotion. Where size is an easy parameter to qualify, greatness is more complicated because it is a combination of of both the manufacturer's and the public's opinion. A car that is highly regarded by the public may not have been a commercial success and vice verse. A truly great car is one that works well for both parties. Emotion may be considered to be an element of greatness in that the public's \"love\" for a car is a fantastic benefit for a manufacturer and must be treasured. Fiat have made the mistake of ?improving? an icon on several occasions only to find that public opinion went against them. Fortunately Fiat has been magnanimous enough to respond by giving the car buying public more of what it wants. As long as they continue to do so then Fiat?s reputation as the world?s greatest small car manufacturer is set to continue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author chose the Topolino as the starting point as the car fulfils all the criteria and 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 principals continued via a succession of models which include the 500, 850, 126, 127 through to more recent models like the Cinquecento and Seicento.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning 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. 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