Fiat 500

The Fiat 500, which first appeared on the Italian market in 1957, is a prime example of a city car that, thanks to its small size, could be parked in even the narrowest alleyways, undoubtedly eliciting many sighs of relief among the residents of Rome and Florence. The name of the Italian "little one" refers to the displacement (500) of its two-cylinder engine, whose power was increased from 13.5 hp to 15 hp after the first three months of production. Thanks to its functionality, the Cinquecento quickly gained popularity throughout Europe, and its reputation in its home country soon earned it the title of the car that motorized Italy, comparing its role to that attributed to the Volkswagen Beetle in Germany.

The Fiat 500, especially in a vibrant red reminiscent of the prominent lips of beautiful Italian women, stained with hot arrabbiata sauce, is an incredibly elegant and practical means of transportation. Beyond its technical advantages, its sleek design is also noteworthy – its rounded lines, which prevent a visual impression of heaviness, minimalist leather seats, elegant interior, and gauges that almost convey a sense of femininity; additionally, silver exterior finishes, and – a rarity today – suicide doors.

Production of the aforementioned Fiat 500 ended in 1975. In 2017, its sixtieth anniversary was celebrated with an exhibition at New York's Museum of Modern Art. The car was awarded the Corporate Art prize at a gala in the Quirinal Palace in Rome, overseen by Italian President Sergio Mattarella. One person certainly missed at the Roman gala was the designer of the Fiat 500, Dante Giacosa, who passed away in 1996.

The drawing was created by Wrocław artist Paweł Grabowski.