It may be clean enough to fit in at a museum, but this 1-of-5,000 1985 Fiat Panda 4x4 Edizione Limitata is just begging to have some mud sprayed on it
While our current obsession with off-roading and four-wheel-drive vehicles is unmatched in history, Europe flirted with a fascination for the technology in the ’80s, on the back of its ascension in rallying. This 1985 Fiat Panda 4×4 Edizione Limitata is one adorable example of that flirtation in action.with a transferable Vermont registration. A fine example of the breed, this one was recently refurbished in Bologna, Italy.
Featuring a black-and-white color scheme, the look is accomplished with Corfu white paint and black body cladding. A black vinyl wrap on the roof and upper hatch, as well as a red and black stripe, help round out the look.Fiat Panda 4×4 Piccolo Lusso Is A €30k One-Off Restomod With A Mediterranean Flair
Meanwhile, its 13-inch steel wheels are finished in white and are wrapped in 145-width Pirelli MS Winter 160 tires to help it scramble up hills. To make it look a little more off-road ready, it also gets Carello headlights, auxiliary lights, mud flaps, a front push bar, and a roof rack.tires, dampers, and brakes were reportedly replaced and the steering rack rebuilt. The engine, too, was refurbished to ensure that it gets all 48 horsepower the factory promised.
And with red, square-trimmed seats with dotted cloth upholstery, a two-spoke steering wheel, and color-coordinated floor mats all in pristine condition, this car is so perfectly dated that it would fit right in at a museum.
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