2015 Fiat 500 1957 Edition - Albany Times Union
All the things we associate with 50's cars – fins and flashy colors, chrome and hot V-8's – came together to nominate the year as arguably the decade's most memorable. By the time of its 50th anniversary, 1957's unique mix of cars and culture had spawned its own museum (57 Heaven - sadly, since disbanded), and was celebrated in books like my Cars of 1957 (sadly, out of print). Apparently, it was also a year of note for European cars, at least in the case of Fiat. The car known to Italians as the Cinquecento went on to enjoy a historic, 18 year production run, selling almost four million units. Fiat introduced a new generation of 500 models to the North American market in 2011. The 2014 lineup included a limited production run of 1957 Edition Coupes, built to commemorate the car's 50's roots. Based on the 500's top (Lounge) trim level, the 1957 Edition returns for 2015 in both Coupe and Cabriolet models. Hardtop or cloth top, the '57 Editions are offered in three colors – white, light green or light blue. The combination of the two-tone color schemes with the pale, pastel colors, matching, body color rims and vintage Fiat badging gives the cars a unique, 50's vibe. Inside, the model-specific design elements center around the brown leather seats with ivory stitching, and color coordinated trim. Source: www.timesunion.com
