Classic Fiat 500

We saw this little poppet in The Boat Inn at Thrupp, , we sat around for ages hoping the owner would come out and drive off. She was absolutely spankingly lovely and it was very hard to continue our walk along the canal without meeting the owner or hearing it drive away.

I am not a fan of “tarted” up cars in general, but when I see a classic 500 i weep! This owner must have spent a lot of cash on this but its not my idea of “eye candy”.

Launched in July, 1957
The Fiat 500, known initially as ‘The Cinquecento’ was introduced by Fiat Company in July 1957, and produced under this guise until 1975. Designed by Dante Giacosa, the Cinquecento was marketed as a cheap, functional and economical town car for post-war Italy.