The Fiat 500, nicknamed Cinquecento, is a small rear engined city car produced by Fiat from 1957 to 1975. It became an icon of Italian postwar mobility and design, and its name and general concept were revived by Fiat for a modern retro styled model beginning in 2007.
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SignificanceOne of the first purpose-designed city cars, an enormously practical vehicle with large sales throughout Europe. 1 Manufacturer or Builder Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Fiat 500 (1957)
WikipediaHistory section
Despite its very small size, the 500 proved to be an enormously practical vehicle with large sales throughout Europe.
Overview section
Launched as the Nuova (new) 500 in July 1957, as a successor to the 500 Topolino, it was an inexpensive and practical small car.
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