Fiat 500 — case

Fiat 500 Phone Case

Silicone phone cover.

Fiat 500

The Fiat 500, first introduced to the Italian market in 1957, is a prime example of a city car. Its small size allowed it to be parked in even the narrowest alleys, undoubtedly eliciting many sighs of relief from residents of Rome or 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 across 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 juicy red reminiscent of the prominent lips of beautiful Italian women smudged with hot arrabbiata sauce, is an extremely elegant and practical means of transportation. Beyond its technical advantages, it is also worth noting its graceful design – its rounded lines, which prevent a visually heavy impression, minimalist leather seats, an elegant interior, and gauges that almost convey a sense of femininity; additionally, silver exterior trim, and – something unheard of today – suicide doors.

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

The drawing was created by Wrocław artist Paweł Grabowski.