Castagna tenderizes the Fiat 500
Calling your retrofitted little runabout a tender is apparently all the rage these days. The yacht-based theme was recently adopted by BRABUS, which paired a smart fortwo with one of its warp-enabled SLRs. Now, Castagna does the same with Fiat's retro-fied 500. In fact, this isn't the first time that the Milanese coachbuilder has created such a machine, using the MINI Cooper platform just a few years back in the same exact way. In its transformation from sporty little coupe to a larger vessel's dinghy, the roof, tailgate and top are jetisoned in favor of a canvas covering with which to escape the heat. On the inside, the normal guts are removed and replaced with teak wood and wicker trim along with all new seats. As a concession to emissions, the gasoline powerplant is yanked in favor of
[Source: Channel 4]
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Adam 3:19PM (9/07/2008)
That looks like a lot of fun and less of a cliche than a Jeep (with less oil dripping out of it.)
If I ever get to live on an island in warm waters, with Palm trees swaying in the breeze and the traffic is light and nobody wants to do more than 20 mph, one of those would be just the ticket.
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letstakeawalk 3:35PM (9/07/2008)
It's definitely less emasculating than the Fiat Jolly the concept harkens back to. Not a bad looking little car; I'd be happy to drive it around downtown Charleston SC.
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bob cobb 3:40PM (9/07/2008)
COOOOOO-STA-NZA
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Yaroukh 5:11PM (9/07/2008)
i like the looks, but...
if i wanted to escape the heat i definetely wouldnt use car without a roof
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letstakeawalk 6:36PM (9/07/2008)
LOL! So when is the appropriate time to drive a convertible... the winter?
(just goofing on ya)
Playdrv4me 5:18PM (9/07/2008)
Fiat Jolly 2.
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Kumail891 5:49PM (9/07/2008)
nice golf cart. i would buy one.
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GOT 7:37PM (9/07/2008)
Yeah, it looks like a golf-cart (which I think cheapens it).
This conversion ruins the great design. I mean it looks nifty, fun and all, but not svelte, smooth and b-car powerful... I don't like it. But, whatever floats the guys boat.
C 6:24PM (9/07/2008)
It would be cool for a beach area. Wish I lived near a beach to have one.
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Nick 6:31PM (9/07/2008)
It rains a lot in Southern Italy. I hope this comes equipped with rain resistant interior materials and folding panels to protect the occupants in case of rain.
Nonetheless, this car is aesthetically very well done (unlike a number of sailboat inspired concepts). It does not look like a conversion at all.
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Rick 10:31PM (9/07/2008)
How about an Abarth version with 170 hp?
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Harry 12:53AM (9/08/2008)
Its a very good car. It is small and attractive.
It can use less space
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