The Fiat 500 has always been a celebration of its iconic predecessor, adopting not only the look but also the character and verve of the 1957 original. But now Fiat is taking that homage to a new level with the new Fiat 500 Vintage ’57 which debuted at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.
The Vintage ’57 is a contemporary interpretation of the stylistic features that gave the original its distinctive identity. Finished in pastel colours with a contrasting white roof, spoiler, antenna and mirror covers, the most distinctive element of the new model is its 16in vintage alloy wheels, a nod to those used on the original 500 but updated and refined for contemporary tastes. The wheel centres feature the historic Fiat logos, a subtle touch repeated on the front and rear badges.
The retro theme continues inside with a white dashboard; historic Fiat logo in the steering wheel boss and tan-coloured Poltrona Frau leather seats with ivory leather ‘half-moon’ inserts and “500″ embroidery in tan.
There’s nothing retrospective about the car’s standard technologies though: air conditioning; Blue&Me; seven airbags, Start&Stop system, ESP with ASR/MSR, HBA and Hill Holder.
Available in the UK in April, the new Fiat 500 Vintage ’57 will be available with the petrol-powered 69hp 1.2-litre as well as the award-winning 0.9 TwinAir 85hp turbo petrol engine. Prices start from £12,545.