Geneva 2009: Fiat 500C rolls back to the 50's
by Noah Joseph on Mar 3rd 2009 at 3:39PM 
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Fiat 500C
Making a convertible out of a fixed-roof car inevitably takes its toll on structural rigidity, though every automaker under the sun has tried to come up with a solution. For the 500, Fiat has reached back into its history to the original 1957 Cinquocente and fitted the new one with a canvas roof folding back between solid roof rails. The resulting 500C lets the sunshine in – at least, some of it – while keeping the retro hatchback's profile, which promises a uniquely Italian answer to the cabrio equation. While we wait for the 500 to make the trip across the Atlantic, we dropped by Fiat's show stand here at the Geneva Motor Show to check out the drop-top and snapped a few photos for your viewing enjoyment. Check 'em out in the gallery below.Gallery: Geneva 2009: Fiat 500C
Gallery: Fiat 500C
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Nicolas 3:44PM (3/03/2009)
I get it now.. they made the model wear canvas roof fabric too!
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Jake B 4:03PM (3/03/2009)
They could dress her in derelict clothes from Zoolander and I would still be down.
Mobius_1 5:05PM (3/03/2009)
If that's indeed what she's wearing, can she please demonstrate the "convertible" function as well?
As I said, topless is always better.
Josh 5:17PM (3/03/2009)
I am sorry, where was the car?
GOT 7:24AM (3/05/2009)
BEAUTIFUL!
JayP 3:47PM (3/03/2009)
Kia is everywhere in Geneva!
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BigWill 3:57PM (3/03/2009)
The 500C may be cute, but the thought of having zero rear visibility on a car this tiny is a real turnoff.
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Beastage 7:18PM (3/03/2009)
In a car this tiny the side mirrors provide all the cover you need when the roof is open
dukeisduke 4:02PM (3/03/2009)
I'll take all three!
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dukeisduke 7:48PM (3/03/2009)
I can't imagine how expensive it's going to be to replace that fabric top. Ouch!
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tankd0g 11:15PM (3/03/2009)
I hope you get more than a 1 year warranty on it :) That doesn't look to durable.
Nick_318is 4:06PM (3/03/2009)
How much for the little girl? How much for the women?
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g 5:02PM (3/03/2009)
great movie reference
chconline 4:11PM (3/03/2009)
What car? I don't see a car... :P
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Level 4:27PM (3/03/2009)
How u doin..
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Corey W. 4:29PM (3/03/2009)
WARNING: Reply has nothing to do with cars.
OMG...... She's hot!!
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Cory 4:53PM (3/03/2009)
She's so flippin' hot.
I want to tell her how hot she is, but she'll think I'm sexist.
She's so hot she's making me sexist.
B**ch.
Ben 6:00PM (3/03/2009)
Geneva rulez!!!
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TheCarNerds.com 6:03PM (3/03/2009)
It is nicer than the Smart car, but I rather have those girls touch my stick shift....lol
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Matt 7:19PM (3/03/2009)
I like the 500 much more than it's platform mate...the Ford Ka.
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