Fiat 500: History of an Italian Icon from Turin

The Fiat 500 was introduced in Turin on 4 July 1957.

It is still one of the most popular cars in the world today, thanks to its distinctive compact profile, affordable price and fuel efficiency.

On that day the New Fiat 500 was unveiled, a small car that became one of the Turin-based company's greatest and longest-lasting commercial successes and which, along with its older sister the 600 (launched in 1955), contributed significantly to the mass motorisation of our country, a phenomenon that coincided with the years of the economic boom.

The 1957 Fiat 500 is now considered a vintage piece, with prices rising among collectors.

The new Fiat 500: decades later

The Fiat 500 we see on the road today is the result of Fiat's 2007 redesign of its classic car. The body now has a sleeker, more aerodynamic shape. The interior has a dashboard that looks like a 1960s radio, inspired by a vintage moped for its shape and soft colour scheme, and the new 500 also includes modern safety features.

The Fiat 500 1957 Edition

In 2014 Fiat decided to honour its 1957 Fiat 500 Nuova, and the "Fiat 500 1957 Edition" was created as a result.

The car's exterior is decorated with Fiat badges that hark back to 1957, vintage-inspired wheels and a choice of four vintage colours. The interior of the 1957 Edition has an earth-toned Beats Audio Premium Audio System and leather-trimmed seats.

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