My biggest passion, vintage Fiat 500

It all started in 2004, but the roots go back much further. As children, my mother drove us to school in her antique ivory-colored Fiat 500 : an icon that for us was more than just a car, but part of the family.

When, years later, the new owner decided to scrap that same 1971 500 L, I discovered it was still registered to my mother. Her signature was needed to destroy it. At that moment, I couldn't let it disappear: I decided to take it back and restore it to its original state.

The restoration, however, wasn't what I'd hoped: between body shops and mechanics, I wasn't satisfied with the result. So I made a radical decision: I bought another Fiat 500 and redid it to perfection . My turquoise blue 1969 500 F was born, restored with care and passion. Then came the 1973 500 R.

From there, my hunt for spare parts began: I searched everywhere, having them produced by companies using my mechanical design skills. Then came the crisis: I began selling my own new and reconditioned spare parts. But private sales became unmanageable. Thus was born 500line , the reference point for those who love the vintage Fiat 500.

Today, years later, the passion is more alive than ever. Every restoration is a journey through time, every piece tells a story. Fiat 500s and their derivatives are more than just cars: they are emotions, memories, and tradition.

Author Orazio Quaranta