Streamliner: 1935 Fiat 508 C Berlinetta Mille Miglia Aerodinamica

In the 1930s (but also later) it was thought that a “streamlined” line was also aerodynamic: the science of fluids has however proved to be often counter-intuitive. The tapered tail (or boattail), on the other hand, creates turbulence that is harmful to the car’s aerodynamic resistance and is therefore not only poorly indicated but also… Read More Streamliner: 1935 Fiat 508 C Berlinetta Mille Miglia Aerodinamica

Working class: 1955 Fiat 500C Furgonetta

The post-World War II European economic and social reconstruction owes a tribute to vehicles like these, used by both large companies and small artisans. In fact, large companies used these minivans mainly for customer assistance or small repairs on networks (in the case of utilities), while craftsmen such as blacksmiths, plumbers and mechanical workshops took… Read More Working class: 1955 Fiat 500C Furgonetta