Classics

Fiat 500

Papercraft model of the classic Fiat 500, the city car that put Italy on wheels in the 1950s and 60s.

Manufacturer	Fiat
Season	1965
Category	Classics
Scale	1:24
Difficulty	Low
Estimated time	1-2 hours
Print format	1 A4 sheet
Source	Unknown (Japanese template)

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Build instructions

What you'll need: 200-250 gsm paper or cardstock, scissors or a craft knife, a ruler and glue stick.

Print the PDF at actual size (100%, do not scale to fit page) on 200-250 gsm paper.
Cut out each piece along the solid lines.
Score the dashed lines with a ruler for precise folds.
Glue the pieces in the numbered order on each sheet, working from the body outward to the details.
Let each joint dry before moving on to the next piece.

About the Fiat 500

Launched in 1957 as the successor to the Fiat 500 "Topolino", the Nuova 500 became a symbol of post-war Italy.

History and trivia

Thanks to its compact size, rear-mounted twin-cylinder engine and affordable price, nearly four million units were built through 1975, making it one of the most popular cars in European history. Its design, the work of Dante Giacosa, directly inspired the modern 2007 Fiat 500, which replicates the original's proportions and silhouette almost literally.