La Cinquecento Unveils 500 Scattante: A Modern Take on the Classic Fiat 500
La Cinquecento, a British automotive design studio, has unveiled the 500 Scattante, a custom take on the classic Fiat 500. This initiative originated from a 1973 Fiat 500, which had been kept in a barn for 25 years, belonging to Max Kindersley’s family. Partnering with Milan's BorromeodeSilva, Kindersley modernized the original design while enhancing its engineering. The Scattante is equipped with a new engine from a 1970s Fiat 126 and features entirely new suspension, braking, steering, cooling, and electrical systems. Its body has been discreetly widened with side skirts, minimalist wheels, and rally-inspired headlights. Inside, it boasts new bucket seats. Kindersley states, “I've always loved what the Fiat 500 represents... The idea was never to change that.” A limited number of individually numbered models will be available, and interested buyers can reach out to La Cinquecento through 500.design. Coverage of the car appeared in Wallpaper*, with insights from Transport and Technology Editor Jonathan Bell.
Key facts
- La Cinquecento is a new British automotive studio.
- The 500 Scattante is based on a 1973 Fiat 500 that had been in Max Kindersley's family for decades and stored in a barn for 25 years.
- The design was refined by Milan-based consultancy BorromeodeSilva.
- The engine is sourced from a 1970s Fiat 126, with a twin-spark ignition system.
- All-new suspension, braking, steering, cooling, and electrical systems are installed.
- The bodywork features widened stance, side skirts, minimalist wheels, and rally-inspired front lights.
- The interior has new bucket seats.
- A limited series of individually numbered cars is planned; enquiries to 500.design.
Entities
Artists
- Max Kindersley
- Jonathan Bell
Institutions
- La Cinquecento
- BorromeodeSilva
- Fiat
- Wallpaper*
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- United Kingdom