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Resilience of a Classic: How One Woman’s Fiat 500L Overcame 30 Years of Challenges
Ms. "nap" was a staff member at the "Italian Job" event where Italian cars gather. She told us that she has been driving a 500 (Cinquecento) for 30 years, and that it has been her shelter, cradle, and sometimes even her tank. How have you been with your car?
Joy of Connection: How a Fiat 500L Built Friendships and Memories
When we approached Mr. Miwa, the owner of a Fiat 500L, who was attending "Italian Job 2024," a gathering of Italian cars, he told us that he had driven a variety of cars, including European cars. When we asked him about his current car, he told us that he first heard of this car through the movie "Lupin III: Cagliostro's Castle. We asked him about the details of his Cinquecento life.
Charm of Imperfection: Hand-Painted Fiat 600 Wins Hearts and Awards
This year marks the 20th "Italian Job 2024". This is the eighth time Aiko Harada has participated in this meeting where Italian cars gather, and her car is a Fiat 600D. We asked her to introduce her beloved car, which the dexterous owner finished as a DIY project.
Essence of Dedication: From Model Cars to Owning a Fiat 850
Junko Adachi had longed to own a Fiat 850 Berliner, but was put off by the difficulty of maintaining an old car and gave up after looking at miniature cars. However, her boyfriend pushed her to take the plunge. What kind of Fiat life does Ms. Adachi enjoy now that she has her dream car, which she says she felt was her destiny?
Commitment of Hobby: Transforming a Fiat 500 into a Unique Masterpiece
Although it has been announced that the internal combustion engine model of the Fiat 500 has finally been discontinued, the customization fever of Fiat owners who love the 500 has not yet stopped. In this issue, we would like to introduce Mr. Terada, who switched from a Japanese mini-car to the Italian 500, and his car, with its DIY interior and exterior finished with a lot of originality.
Transformation of Passion: From Abarth 595 to the 695 Tributo 131 Rally
The Abarth "695 Tribute 131 Rally" was developed in the image of the famous Fiat "131 Abarth Rally" car that competed in the World Rally Championship (WRC) in the 1980s. The styling of the 695 Tribute 131 Rally is distinctly different from the standard model, with special fender arches and a wing with large ABARTH letters engraved on it. We spoke with Mr. "Kazu" who owns a 695 Tribute 131 Rallye.
They Shrank the ‘Nuova 500’?! KYOSHO ORIGINAL Revives 5-month Production Fiat in 1/18 Scale!
Kyosho is a model manufacturer that models a wide range of vehicles, from new models to classic cars. From the company's original brand 'KYOSHO ORIGINAL' comes a die-cast 1/18th scale Fiat 'Nuova 500'. Owners of the real car are also satisfied with the "high level of reproduction!" and are satisfied with the miniature car.
Enhanced Driving Dynamics: The Race-Inspired ‘Abarth 595’ Modifications
The Osaka Auto Messe (OAM) 2024 was held at Intex Osaka from 10-12 February 2012 and attracted over 210,000 car enthusiasts. Amongst the customised imported cars that graced the event, the Osaka pro-shop Trial booth displayed two Abarth 595s, both of which are track cars. We take a closer look at these circuit-spec cars.
