Fiat 500 Scattante restomod based on a 1973 car unveiled in Italy
British company La Cinquecento has unveiled the Fiat 500 Scattante restomod in Italy, created on the basis of a 1973 Fiat 500 R. The car was shown for the first time on September 9 at the Tutto Bene Hillclimb. The donor Fiat had stood in a family barn in West Berkshire for around 25 years and belonged to the family of La Cinquecento founder Max Kindersley, Motor1 reports.
New engine and reinforced construction
The Fiat 500 Scattante retained the rear-engine layout and twin-cylinder configuration of the classic Cinquecento. At the same time, the car received an 802cc engine from the Fiat 126 with a twin-spark ignition system and a manual transmission.
La Cinquecento completely reworked the suspension, brakes, steering, cooling systems and electrical equipment. The company did not disclose engine output figures. The car's target curb weight is around 650 kg, approximately 150 kg more than that of the 1973 Fiat 500 R. The additional weight is linked to the reinforced construction and updated mechanical components.
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Design and limited production
The Milan-based studio BorromeodeSilva worked on the appearance of the restomod. The designers widened the fenders, made the side sills deeper and fitted four round headlights at the front in the style of rally cars from the relevant period. The interior retains analogue instruments, a two-spoke steering wheel and simple switches characteristic of Fiat 500s from the 1970s.
La Cinquecento plans to produce only a few Scattante cars per year. Each vehicle will be developed with a specific customer and made to order. Media estimates suggest the restomod could cost around £150,000, or approximately $202,000, but the company has not officially confirmed this amount.
