Fiat Panda: Books - History and Models

Fiat Panda - The Timeless / L'intramontabile

2020 marks the 40th anniversary of the Fiat Panda. So a title on this very important and so iconic car was almost necessary to be included in the ASI Library. The text traces the whole history of the "classic" Panda, the one built always faithful to the original project from 1980 to 2003: from the idea in the mind and then on the sheet of Giorgetto Giugiaro, its designer, up to the design, industrialization and finally the presentation on the market. Here it immediately revolutionized the way of conceiving the utility and "city" car: spacious, comfortable for five people and luggage, very simple to build, lively and always able to get out of the way in any situation ... a real and just "free spirit".

The book unfolds by dealing in depth with all four series and concludes with some reflections on the "Panda Phenomenon", because this is what it is: not only an economical car suitable for all motorists but a fundamental page of history, culture and contemporary society.

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Author:	Matteo Comoglio, Luca Marconetti
Details:	224 pages, 11.6 x 8.25 in (29.5 x 21 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	bilingual (English + Italian)
Publisher:	Libreria ASI Service (I, 2020)
ISBN:	9788898344765

La Fiat Panda de mon père

This book traces the history of the Fiat Panda, from its conception in the mid-1970s to its end of production at the beginning of the 21st century. This basic but revolutionary automobile concept breathed new life into the popular car in Europe thanks to innovative solutions, a mischievousness all its own, all spiced up with a little touch of snobbery.

Born in a gloomy automobile concept, the Fiat Panda triumphed effortlessly over this difficulty by transforming its weaknesses into its greatest strength. Better still: it became ultra trendy by subtly highlighting its angular lines born from the imagination of the great Giorgetto Giugiaro.
For more than two decades, it had a colorful career and became one of the most legendary Italian popular cars.

Pages of the book "La Fiat Panda de mon père"

• Richly illustrated, this book traces in detail the history and evolution of the Fiat Panda.
• This volume of the collection "La voiture de mon père" is not only a source of in-depth information for the owner, but also a concise guide to originality.
• The technique, variants, modifications and special versions are described in detail.
• Contains 250 period photos, often unpublished.

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Author:	Aurélien Charle
Details:	120 pages, 8.5 x 9 in (21.5 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	250 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2020)
Series:	De mon père
ISBN:	9791028303419

Fiat Panda

Everyone has encountered a Fiat Panda at some point. It was our first car, our mother's vehicle, or the one our neighbor drove. It took us on trips with friends, was used by the local pizza delivery driver, or picked us up for a date. We saw it at the beach, in the mountains, in small towns, big cities, rural areas, and even in airport service or police fleets.
The first generation of the Panda, produced from 1980 to 2003, appealed to all social groups, from budget-conscious drivers to wealthy owners, regardless of age or background.
This book traces the technical and design evolution of this iconic car over more than twenty years. It also explores the many special editions that make up a unique part of its history. A concise yet practical guide to maintenance and restoration is also included.

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Author:	Francesco Patti
Details:	120 pages, 1 x 1 in (2.5 x 2.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	88 b&w and 93 color photos
Language:	Italian
Publisher:	Giorgio Nada Editore (I, 2024)
Series:	Le vetture che hanno fatto la storia
ISBN:	9788879119559