In 1976, FIAT decided that the time had come to replace the 124 Abarth Group 4 Rally car with a more competitive offering, so the new 131 was designated as the basis for progression. As per other manufacturers, FIAT subscribed to the Win-on-Sunday Sell-on-Monday thinking and picked the 131 as a car that could be […]
Created in 1964, the Berlina Corsa replaced the racing version of the 1000 Berlina that had been launched in 1962. While the racing version was successful, the 1962 Berlina only produced 68bhp from the following setup: 982cc, overhead valve in-line 4-cylinder with single Weber downdraft carburetor 5-speed close-ratio gearbox (advanced in the 1960s) 4-wheel disc […]
I have to admit a soft spot for the Fiat 500. Of all the retro modern cars announced around the same time (eg VW Beetle, Fiat 500, etc), this is the only one that is a modern design but reflects the image and character of the original. If I lived in a city I could […]