In Pictures: The first Fiats were tiny, underpowered and unforgettable
Like all current cars, Fiats now come with modern conveniences and safety features. Here's a look back at cars from a simpler time, before power steering, air bags and seat belts
2013 Fiat 500c Pop (left) with 1962 Fiat 500 (center) and 2013 Fiat 500c Lounge (right)
The new car is still small, but considerably larger than the original. 2012 Fiat 500c Pop (left) with 1962 Fiat 500 (right).
The Fiat Abarth 750 (1956)
Fiat 500 Abarth in the showroom
Nuova Fiat 500 Advertising from 1957
Arturo Brunetto and Andrea Frueder, winners of the Liege-Brescia-Liege Rally with a Fiat 500 Sport in 1958.
The Nuova Fiat 500 Sport version with open roof (1958 - 1960)
Fiat 500 Abarth
Fiat 500 Giardiniera (1960 – 1977)
Fiat 500 Giardiniera (1960 – 1977)
Fiat 500 F (1965 – 1972)
Fiat 500 F (1965 – 1972)
Fiat 500 F (1965 – 1972)
Fiat Abarth Advertising (1965)
Fiat 500 Abarth Racing (1965)
Testing the Fiat 695 Abarth at Monza in race trim 1966.
Fiat 500 R (1972 1975)