Special 60th anniversary Fiat 500 released

Just a week after releasing its revised 2018 Abarth 595 line-up, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Australia has released special 60th anniversary edition of its donor car.

First revealed in August, the Fiat 500 Anniversario Special-Edition will be priced at $21,990 plus on-road costs (including its heritage paint).

That makes it only slightly more expensive than the Fiat 500 Lounge 1.2-litre hatchback on which it’s based and only 60 examples will be offered in Australia.

Designed to mark 60 years since Fiat 500 production began in Turin, Italy, the Anniversario is identified by a unique, individually numbered ‘Anniversario’ build plaque and a has a 1960s look that references some of the historic key features of the car.

These include two new, exclusive colours (Riviera Green and Sicilia Orange) and new seats trimmed in horizontal striped fabric with contrast piping and embroidered 500 logos.

There are also chromed accents on the bonnet and mirror caps, ‘Anniversario’ embroidered floor mats, vintage Fiat logos and 16-Inch vintage-style alloy wheels with an alternative diamond finish design that recalls the spokes of classic car wheels.

Standard carryover features include a 5.0-inch Uconnect infotainment panel, Bluetooth connectivity and radio navigation.

“We’re genuinely excited at the arrival of the Fiat 500 Anniversario special-edition,” said Fulvio Antonelli, Head of Fiat Brand Australia.

“Our Fiat 500 special-edition variants have historically proven extremely popular and we expect that with only 60 vehicles available, the Anniversario will be no different as it represents a great value proposition for a piece of automotive history.”