Great Small Fiats

Author : Phil Ward
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1845846966
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Small Fiats written by Phil Ward and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2014-05-19 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In deciding which models to choose for inclusion in this book selected from Fiat's huge inventory, the author concentrated on three criteria - greatness, size and emotion. Where size is an easy parameter to qualify, greatness is more complicated because it is a combination of of both the manufacturer's and the public's opinion. A car that is highly regarded by the public may not have been a commercial success and vice verse. A truly great car is one that works well for both parties. Emotion may be considered to be an element of greatness in that the public's 'love' for a car is a fantastic benefit for a manufacturer and must be treasured. Fiat have made the mistake of 'improving' an icon on several occasions only to find that public opinion went against them. Fortunately Fiat has been magnanimous enough to respond by giving the car buying public more of what it wants. As long as they continue to do so then Fiat's reputation as the world's greatest small car manufacturer is set to continue. The author chose the Topolino as the starting point as the car fulfils all the criteria and it was the first Fiat built in the late 1930s to satisfy the Italian public's new-found desire for mobilisation. The old conventions of car production were turned upside down with the arrival of the 600 which revolutionised car production techniques and maximised on passenger space and performance at minimal cost. These principals continued via a succession of models which include the 500, 850, 126, 127 through to more recent models like the Cinquecento and Seicento. Running in parallel with these 'cheeky' Fiats, this book covers a range of slightly larger cars that were built in huge numbers. Though rather staid in appearance, the 1950s Millecento was family transport for millions of Italians covering three decades, four when the Indian-built cars are included. Similarly the 128, Panda and Uno were 'the' Italian small cars of the '70s, '80s and '90s. Nuova Panda carries the banner to the present day.

Author : Paul Jackson
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1845841484
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Smart written by Paul Jackson and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brainchild of Mercedes-Benz and watch manufacturer Swatch, Smart cars have become a familiar and distinctive sight in many European cities. This book guides the reader through the history of the brand, recalling its highs and lows and looking at its current model lineup.

Author : Graham Robson
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1845841824
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fiat 131 Abarth written by Graham Robson and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2008-12-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Fiat entered rallying in 1970, its ultimate aim was to become World Rally Champion and the 131 Abarth of 1976-1980 provided the machinery to make that possible. It started winning World rallies within months of being launched, and in 1977, 1978 and 1980 the 'works' team also won the World Championship for Makes, and set every standard by which Rally Giants were to be judged. Was there ever any doubt that successors like the Lancia Rally 037 and the Delta Integrale would eventually come from the same stable?

Author : Russell Hayes
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 076037063X
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Big Book of Tiny Cars written by Russell Hayes and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richly illustrated and entertainingly written, The Big Book of Tiny Cars presents lively profiles of the automotive world’s most famous—and infamous—microcars and subcompacts from 1901 to today. From tiny homes to little lending libraries and even tiny food, people everywhere are resetting the premium they put on size. Fact is, the automotive industry has a “tiny” history going back to the car’s earliest days. Beginning with the Curved Dash Oldsmobile and continuing through prewar classics such as the Austin Seven and Hanomag Kommissbrot, The Big Book of Tiny Cars is truly international in scope. Witness diminutive cars like the Bond Minicar and the BMWIsetta introduced to fuel-deprived postwar Europe, and continue through the classic 1950s microcars and ’70s subcompacts, right up to today’s tiny cars and electric vehicles (EVs) fromthe likes of Smart and Fiat. In addition to iconic curiosities like the frog-like Goggomobil Dart, the futuristic Sebring Vanguard Citicar, and the three-wheeled Reliant Robin, you’ll read about more familiar classics like the VW Beetle, MiniCooper, and Crosley Super Sport. Other manufacturers represented include Honda, Datsun, Mitsubishi, Trabant, Heinkel, Renault, and Messerschmitt, to name a few. Each car is profiled with an entertaining and informative history and a fact box. Imagery includes archival photos, period ads, and modern photography. In all, more than 100 cars are included, from the weird to the sublime. Gas, diesel, or electric…tiny cars have a rich and curious heritage reflective of motorists’ concerns for their pocketbook, the environment, or both. The Big Book of Tiny Cars is your ultimate collection of microcars, minicars, bubble cars, kei cars, subcompacts, and compacts that have been built, sold, and driven all over the globe for 120 years.

Author : Malcolm Bobbitt
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1845849981
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fiat & Abarth 500 & 600 written by Malcolm Bobbitt and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-14 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available again after a long absence! Always big on character and charm, Fiat’s little cars played an important international roll in providing affordable and practical private transport for millions who had previously thought their dream impossible. With particular emphasis on the now classic 600 and Nuova 500 cars, this book tells the full story of these ‘baby’ Fiats. Built, and exported to, many countries outside of the marque’s native Italy, over 6.5 million Topolinos, 600s and Nuova 500s were sold, and an amazing number survive to this today. Also covered are the wonderful models built on these cars’ tiny chassis by Italy’s leading coachbuilders, and the motorsport success achieved by the Abarth versions of the little cars that everybody loves.

Author : Fiat
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 0847847535
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fiat 500 written by Fiat and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visual history of the FIAT 500, the ultimate lifestyle car that has remained a timeless classic and design legend. Considered to be one of the most popular models in automotive history, the FIAT 500 has become a legend over time. Its innovative features, the original and recognizable design of its bodywork, and its versatility have distinguished it as an automotive icon with enduring appeal. FIAT 500: The Design Book is an invitation to embark on a captivating journey through the main milestones of the 500 project: from the first series in the 1960s to the public presentation at the Geneva International Motor Show of the Trepiùno prototype in 2004, of the new 500 and 500C, the 500L through to the 500X. This visually rich and fascinating book explains not only the genesis and "design metamorphosis" of each model, but also their backgrounds, and explores the contributions of the designers who have helped to develop them with innovation and foresight.

Author : Carlos García Hernández
Publisher : Lola Books
ISBN 13 : 3944203682
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fiat Socialism written by Carlos García Hernández and published by Lola Books. This book was released on 2023-09-11 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fiat socialism could also be called flexible socialism, as it frees socialism from the rigidities imposed by historical law. This socialism will take different forms in different places, it accepts that socialist organizations are not exempt from making mistakes, it will involve different levels of participation by the private sector, as well as different levels in the gross operating surpluses, and it is open to processes of improvement in order to mobilize real resources in the best possible way to achieve the goals of socialism. Only one rigidity is established: monetary sovereignty. Modern monetary theory is only valid in monetary systems where the state is the sovereign issuer of its currency and where there is an appropriate coordination between the Central Bank and the Treasury. If Archimedes in ancient Greece said give me a point of support and I will move the world, a socialist Archimedes would say give me monetary sovereignty and I will build you socialism. Euro delendus est

Author : Lorenzo Ardizio
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780847837205
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fiat 500 written by Lorenzo Ardizio and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrates the Fiat 500 automobile, presenting a history of the vehicle from its inception in the 1950s, discussing the design, and sharing film stills, advertising images, and photographs, with a look at the new Fiat Nuova 500.

Author : Andrew Dickson White
Publisher : Ludwig von Mises Institute
ISBN 13 : 1610164490
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fiat Money Inflation in France written by Andrew Dickson White and published by Ludwig von Mises Institute. This book was released on 1952 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Dave Randle
Publisher : Sutton Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780750922111
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Baby Fiats written by Dave Randle and published by Sutton Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small cars have been a feature of Italian life since the 1920s. Three-quarters of the country is mountainous, so roads are windy and narrow, while densely packed city streets also require tiny and maneuverable cars. Products of necessity and austerity, Fiat's small cars have acquired a cult following throughout the world. The charismatic 500 and 600 are particularly popular, and while this book looks at these cars and their many derivatives, they are also set in context with the 1930s Topolino, and Fiat's more recent interpretations of the classic theme, the 126, Cinquecento and Seicento, being interpreted in detail.