Quando c’era la 500 – L’Italia e l’auto che tutti guidavano (1957-1975)

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An original work focused on our beloved little car made by Giovanni Orsini in collaboration with Alessandro Dragone, one of the historical users of the Forum of the 500 Fiat Club.

What distinguishes this volume from the previous ones dedicated to the legendary small car? It is not a technical manual, even if it dedicates ample space and care in the presentation of the characteristics of the various versions of the 50, thanks in particular to Alessandro’s contribution. If anything, it is a historical and customs essay, but which reads as fluidly and engagingly as a novel, since Giovanni’s skill is precisely the ability to transform into a story the careful analysis of the press review of the time, the many paper and video documentation that concerned the design, the launch and then the production, lasting twenty years, of the car that all – or almost all – Italian families had in their garage.

All seasoned with numerous curiosities and anecdotes at 360 degrees.