The Fiat 500 Family Tree
In the Beginning…
The Fiat Topolino (1936-55) became the Fiat 600 (1955-69)
The Fiat 600 became the Fiat Nuova 500 (1957-75)
The Fiat 500 became the Fiat 126 (1972-93)
The Fiat 126 became the Fiat Cinquecento (1991-98)
The Fiat Cinquecento became both the Fiat Seicento (1998-2010)
and the Fiat New 500 (2007+)
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A Look at Our Major Projects for 2011
The 1930 Éclair- just one of the museum's current restoration projects.
1. Éclair – If you’re not familiar with the Éclair, it is a one-of-a-kind, single-seater, propeller-powered car. We borrowed the only car ever made from an airplane museum in France with the understanding that we would restore the original, then make a replica for ourselves. (more…)
Lane Motor Museum is home to the largest collection of European cars and motorcycles in the US! Approximately 150 cars are on display that represent countries from around the world!