A Fiat 500 dating from 1973 remained stored in a garage for approximately twenty-five years until it was restored and became a collector's item. This vehicle was named Scattante and preserves the classic aesthetic of the Italian car, although it received significant updates to almost all its mechanical components.
The transformation was carried out by La Cinquecento, a British company established from this project. The Fiat was equipped with a two-cylinder engine taken from a Fiat 126, in addition to receiving improvements to the braking, steering, suspension, and electrical systems.
The company's intention was not to replicate the restoration in a totally identical way to the original model, but rather to develop a version with more contemporary characteristics. For this reason, the bodywork also underwent adjustments, incorporating elements that modify the appearance of the small car without nullifying the identity of the Fiat 500.
The project kept the engine positioned at the rear, following the original design, but used an 802 cm³ unit from the Fiat 126. The Scattante was also adapted with changes to its braking system and suspension.
Despite the modifications, the car retains its compact shape. The company estimates that the weight of the model is around 650 kg, resulting from the combination of the reduced structure of the 500 and the enhancements made.
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The recovery process gave rise to La Cinquecento itself, which plans to convert the Scattante into a limited production model. The company expects to manufacture few units annually, with each one being built individually and upon order.
The first Scattante was exhibited in September 2026, during the Tutto Bene Hillclimb event held in Italy. Although the price has not yet been officially disclosed by the company, Auto Express estimates that each example could cost around £150 thousand, which is equivalent to approximately R$ 1.04 million.