The "gita al mare" (day trip to the beach) in the Cinquecento was a classic
The Cinquecento and the Vespa: it doesn't get more Italian than this!
The front of a blue Cinquecento in Rome
Fiat 500s parked on a tiny square
Vintage poster ad of the Fiat 500 D
The Giardiniera, the station-wagon version of the Cinquecento
Fiat 500 show
Let's go on a tour of Italy on the Cinquecento!
The new Fiat 500 is increasingly popular both in the U.K. and the U.S., where it has become one of the most fashionable "city cars".
However, the fascination for this signature Italian car does not stop at the current model; the old 500, the Cinquino, as it was called in the 1950s when it was a common sight on Italian streets, is experiencing a resurgence at auction of vintage cars and specialized retailers, where collectors are willing to pay astronomical figures - one Fiat 500 from 1959 sold for 40,000 euros.
So, in honor of the old and beloved Cinquecento, we look at some images of the tiny car on Italian streets.
