is the largest automobile manufacturer in Italy, with a history tracing all the way back to 1899. Most drivers are familiar with the cute and tiny Fiat 500—but the manufacturer has an impressive catalog of charismatic cars, from the people carrying Multipla to the best-selling Panda.

Whether you’re an Italian car aficionado or are just developing a new curiosity about the brand, we think you’ll love this historic inventory.

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Fiat has been making cars for over 120 years and unfortunately has produced a few lemons along the way—but that doesn’t take away from their rich history of fun and charming vehicles.

The cars we’ve included on our list are celebrated for a few different reasons: their historical significance, their high sales and dependability, and—sometimes—their unique weirdness!

Keep in mind that many of these vehicles wouldn’t make a great used car—so you’ll want to do some extra research before heading out to the resale lots.

10. Fiat Otto Vu Supersonic (1952–1954): Jet age bodywork

“Otto Vu” means V8, and this powerfully-engined sports car was named the Otto Vu because, during production, Fiat believed that

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owned the copyright to "V8.” It was originally conceived as a luxury car for the American market—however, that program was canceled, and the engine was used in a line of sports racers instead.

Only 114 were made—but the most eye-catching were designed by Ghia’s engineer, Giovanni Savonuzzi, who produced just 15 limited edition Otto Vus dubbed the ‘Supersonics.’

What made Otto Vu Supersonics special was their jet age bodywork, clearly inspired by the booming transatlantic aerospace industry of the mid-20th century. From the curvaceous sweep of the fenders to the taillights that resemble the exhausts of jet aircraft, this car was designed to look like it was flying—even while it was just sitting on the ground.

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9. Fiat Dino (1966–1973): Powered by a Ferrari engine

In 1965, the Commission Sportive Internationale de la Fédération Internationale du Sport Automobile—the sport-governing body for racing events like Formula One—established a rule that all Formula 2 racing cars must have V6 engines and that at least 500 of these engines be sold in a span of 12 months.

Ferrari needed to sell 500 units of their newly-developed V6 engine for it to be eligible for homologation, but this would’ve been absolutely impossible without the help of Fiat.

The Fiat Dino was a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car equipped with a Ferrari Dino V6 engine, offering buyers an opportunity to own something with a Ferrari engine in it at a fraction of the cost. And it was pretty good-looking, too!

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8. Fiat 130 (1969–1977): Unusually large

When you think “Fiat,” you probably don’t think “large and roomy”—but that’s exactly what the 130 was. Launched as a 4-door sedan in 1969, and developed into a 2-door coupe two years later, this six-cylinder executive car was as beautiful as it was big.

Despite the car’s noisy engine and heavy fuel consumption, drivers loved its excellent handling and smooth ride—something especially impressive for a car of its boat-like size.

7. Fiat 600 Multipla (1956–1967): A stylish people carrier

The Multipla was a mini MPV—the smallest class of minivans available. It was available with three different interior configurations:

A5-seater with a fixed front bench seat for the driver and front passenger, a fold-down rear bench for three people, and some cargo space

A 6-seater with three rows of seats (a bench in the front and four individual seats in the back)

Ataxi version with an individual driver’s seat, a passenger seat that could be folded down to function as a luggage shelf, two foldaway jump seats in the middle, and a bench seat at the rear against the firewall

And if you think that a six-person vehicle with a footprint similar to that of the original

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Cooper has to be weird and ugly—think again. Italian automobile designer Dante Giacosa outdid himself with this beautifully packaged people carrier.

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6. Fiat S67 Record (1910): The Beast of Turin

The Fiat S67 Record was produced in 1910 specifically to beat the land speed record previously held by the Blitzen Benz—a race car designed by automobile company Benz & Cie in Germany a year prior.

To accomplish this feat, the giant bullet-looking car was equipped with a monstrous chain-driven 28.5L engine that produced 300 horsepower and a maximum speed of over 130 mph. Appropriately, this earned it the nickname the “Beast of Turin.”

In 1913, American driver Arthur Duray was hired to attempt to hit the record in Ostend, Belgium. He was able to hit a one-way speed of 132.27 mph, but couldn’t complete a return run within the hour allotted. So, while it was unofficially the world’s fastest car at the time, the Beast of Turin never earned the official title.

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5. Fiat Uno Turbo I.E (1985–1989): Small but potent

The little Uno was a massive hit for Fiat and sold like hot cakes all around the world. One of everyone’s favorite versions was the Turbo I.E—a 3-door hot-hatch with a peppy 4-cylinder engine.

The Turbo I.E made this basic-looking vehicle a little spicier, with sports seats, red carpet, an extended center console, and even red seat belts.

4. Fiat Panda (1980–present): A consistent family favorite

In 1980, Italian car designer Giovanni Agnelli officially presented the Panda to the former President of the Italian Republic Sandro Pertini. This compact two-box, two-door hatchback offered unprecedented space and comfort for a vehicle of its size.

The long-lived first generation lasted over 20 years and was one of Fiat’s biggest sales hits, selling almost 4.5 million cars in total. The second generation launched in 2002, and the third in 2012. Throughout the years, the Panda has rivaled the Fiat 500 as the favorite car for Italian young people and families.

3. Fiat SB4 (1923): The Mephistopheles

Fiat took another stab at beating the world land speed record in 1923 with the SB4—nicknamed the Mephistopheles after a demon of the same name, for the infernal noise emitted from the unmuffled engine.

This monstrous race car combined a Fiat Grand Prix racing car chassis and a 22-liter airplane engine, producing unmistakable power and an earth-shaking grumble.

British racing car driver Ernest A. D. Eldridge broke the World Land Speed Record in July of 1924 with the Mephistopheles, reaching a top speed of 146 mph. It was the last time the record would be beaten on a public road.

2. Fiat 850 Spider (1965–1973): Fiat’s first high-volume sports car

Giorgetto Giugiaro designed this gorgeous but unpretentious two-seater convertible sports car for Bertone in 1965 to compete with the MG Midget and Austin-Healey Sprite. The 850 Spider was powered by a rear-mounted 843cc four-cylinder engine that unusually rotated counter-clockwise, offering only 47hp on the earliest models.

It wasn’t exactly a racecar—but, with an affordable base price and incredible fuel economy, the 850 Spider offered drivers frugal fun coupled with beautiful Italian styling. 2.3 million Fiat 850s were sold worldwide—140,000 of which were Spiders.

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1. Fiat 500 (1957–1975): An international favorite

You probably guessed that the Fiat 500 would be at the very top of our list—this little two-door city car has become an international favorite synonymous with Italian metropolitan culture and is undoubtedly the most significant car to have ever emerged from Fiat’s factory.

After World War II, European drivers needed small and economical vehicles—the Fiat 500 was the Italian manufacturer's answer to that call. The 500 wasn’t particularly fast or sophisticated, but it didn’t need to be. It was a resounding sales success—rivaling the Volkswagen Beetle—in part because it was all people could afford at the time (but its adorably stylish exterior didn’t hurt, either).

The 500 also introduced Fiat back into the lucrative North American market, where it had been previously absent for over three decades. All together, Fiat sold an amazing 3,893,294 of these little guys throughout its 18 years of production.

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