i gave a ´71 Fiat 500 F to my wife as a wedding present - this was in 1996. We still have the car in good shape - as our love is!!!

@rolandalfonso6954

3 ай бұрын

Oh, my!

In 1964 I worked in Paris as a trainee and met a fellow countryman from my hometown Hamburg, who drove a Fiat 500. We are both over 6 feet tall and he convinced me that his little car had enough room and speed to conquer the Paris traffic by squeezing thru the tiniest openings and full throttle! The other drivers all hated each other, but the little 500 was like a puppy and the did not honk nor intimidate! (...like they all went: Look at that cute little thing!...) On Easter vacation, the two of us and two brave girls, drove to the Loire castles and had one little bag each as luggage....What great memories.

@studiocalder818

3 жыл бұрын

When foreign friends come to visit me at home I take them on a tourist visit to the surrounding area with my FIAT 600 (the older sister ..); it has a completely different flavor

"No bad attitudes allowed anywhere near this car!" Love it. What a great video. The restoration quality of this Topolino is impeccable!

Only native italians, like me, can really understand the impact this car had on our culture! It was the most popular car for about 30 years, it was in production for 18 years and it's still a cult today. Young people today try to get one, despite its total lack of comfort and speed.

@acatacho

8 жыл бұрын

+JippaLippa I like that car, it was the only italian car we got stateside that didnt break down everyday

@jippalippa

8 жыл бұрын

Abel Catacho Agreed! The fiat 500 and the "Panda" (the later fiat's "People's Car") were indestructable ;)

@FireflyActual

8 жыл бұрын

+jippalippa The Fiat 126 that followed the little 500 became a true 'people's car' in my native Poland. When I was born in '89 my parents had a red one in the garage, and although I remember it fondly (I still remember its smell and the sounds it made) it never gave me as much a smile on my face as the 500 does. I mean look at it, it just begs to be grinned at! I also believe this is the sexiest car on the planet... Look at this way - if you pull up to a girl on the street in a Ferrari or a Lamborghini 9 times out of 10 you'll be laughed at. In this? They'd jump in through the roof!

@jippalippa

8 жыл бұрын

+Firefly The 126 is an other motoring legend :)

@ignac2004

5 жыл бұрын

The history of Fiat 500 and his impact on Italians is exactly the same as a fiat 126p has motorized our, Polish history! :) I fully agree! Check my profile: kzread.info

I like the rule of "no bad attitudes around this car."

When I was a kid this was THE family car.

I don't care if it has 17 horsepower. That shit is awesome, I'd probably have an uncontrollable smile just looking at it irl.

@jamesmylife6578

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but I’m sorry I could never drive in a car that slow I mean if I had no choice I wouldn’t have cared but I’d much rather have a Prius. But I’d drive a bmw isetta because it’s more my style.

@jamesmylife6578

2 жыл бұрын

@terracotta what does this have to deal with a car might I ask.

I have a Fiat 500 model F 1965 in my garage (a gift from my oncle) and when I drive it.... I feel a King!

I m obsessed with the classic Fiat 500

After all of these years, still as wonderful as ever...

She had me at the opening scene. But when she said double clutched my heart melted:)

This is the most beautifully restored Fiat 500 I have ever seen and, because I'm Italian, i have seen a lot of them. Congratulations to the owner!

@jackshepherdson

8 жыл бұрын

It's stellar. I'm restoring a 500 F right now. It can be very difficult to perfect.

@johncapidecallu8076

8 жыл бұрын

Jack Shepherdson Good luck with your restoration ;)

@jackshepherdson

8 жыл бұрын

+John Capidecallu thank you very much!

Who would dislike this? How depressed can anyone be to dislike this

No versatility? I saw etire families fit into that car!

@maltehannover3537

4 жыл бұрын

You literally speaking about my grandparents 😂😂👍🏻

That car deserves the two of them as much as they deserve it!

that is a restoration to last a lifetime, look at the quality!!

Petrolicious just flat out makes beautiful videos. Real videos filled with real passion from real car lovers. I love how she even dresses the part.

Hurrah, it's the one and only Fiat 500- owner who knows how to fold the sunroof the right way! Cheers

This is the most beautiful Fiat 500 that I have ever seen. It is in meticulous condition and is loved very much! I have a red 1960 Fiat 500 D and drive it every day! I love it when people go crazy for the car because it is so adorable. I soon hope to produce my own video. Welldone!!!

3:32 It’s so emotional to me... I’m crying right now oh my god

@Vincenzo-wn1or

3 жыл бұрын

I choked up towards the end too?! OMG, it's just metal; isn't it?

I have a current generation fiat 500. One day I hope to own one of these old fiat 500's. I love this little car.

As a fellow 500 driver I have to agree with the smile-on-face sentiment. I never, EVER get bored or grumpy when driving our little 500. This summer I'm driving her from the Netherlands to Garlenda in Italy and back of course which is about 2600 km total, all of them enjoyable :D Love the video :)

These videos continue to amaze me. Wow, I can't tell you guys enough how great of a job you're doing. So excellent. And a classy lady that knows how to double clutch? That's one lucky guy :)

This video is INCREDIBLE and inspiring! Annetta really sums up and describes how driving should be! Just wonderful. I've sent this link to my friends all over the world. Well done Annetta - Inspiring!

That car is immaculate, my grandpa used to race on fiat 600s, those things are very fun to drive...

My absolute favourite episode of Petrolicious.

Good film! I wish I could pretend I was italian too, unfortunately I'm italian for real. No long skirts for me either :P

@benzina5917

3 жыл бұрын

Not too long after this video was shot Annetta got her Italian Citizenship :)

I have a '67 Fiat 500. I love the thing so much! My grandpa gave me it before he died and I still have the thing! It is great but, admittedly I need to drive it way more.

Fantastic video! I grew up in Ostia, just outside Rome... so I remember these cars well. Grazie bella

This channel brings me happiness with every video. Loved this lady and her Fiat!

I couldn't help but smile the whole time. It really looks like a fun car that's just full of joy.

Still my favorite Petrolicious clip, and not the usual somber, melancholy car video.

PetroliciuousCo = True love 4 cars Simply amazing

Nice work guys! and lovely video. I used to drive and be driven in Fiat 500's and they were the most fun car of any I have experienced.

One of the best car's video i ever seen, Viva la 500.

Amazing videos. I fall in love with every car you feature.

Beautiful rusty old cars with glorious engine notes driven through the most scenic routes and all shot from the best possible camera angles and presented in a short and sweet little video.You guys make me smile.

The best car ever made ❤❤😍😍

I couldn't help but smile while watching this.

You and your husband are just awesome , way to enjoy life there ! Thank you Petrolicious, again !

every video you guys do is awesome, thanks

It was my first car. A latter model around 1972. As the horse power was so low you had to get the gear changing right. It taught me how to use the gear box because if you got it wrong, say going up a hill, you would end up starting again using first gear from standing. It was a very fun car to drive. It was a hard car to drive by today standards. I travelled all over the UK in it and have some great memories.

Beautifully restored!

Incredible restoration level!

That is a beautiful little car!

Watching this video made me smile.

Delicious video, great atmosphere and suggestion (y)

That does look like fun! But the new Fiat 500C is also super charming and I get a similar "fun" vibe whenever I drive it. Nice video! Beautiful restoration!

BEST CHANNEL ON KZread!!!

loved it so much had to share it with the wife, might even inspire her a little.

Thats what I say all the time to people..Fiat makes you feel special. Of course, I am a Fiat owner and a big Fiat fan. My favorite manufacturer. Just love Fiats.

@studiocalder818

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏽👍🏽 great Alexis. Cars with feelings

This video was awesome. Not every video has to be about some million dollar Ferrari. Glad you do ones like this too.

What a refreshing review of a great case. I love my 2013 Abarth

@giacomo1215

9 жыл бұрын

2013 Abarth is a WONDERFUL car, but it'll never have the soul of an original!

OMG! I love this!

This channel is art.

WOW ! Speechles by both Petrolicious and Annetta . And ofcourse the little star.

Someone a few streets away from me has a 500 like this. I see it often in warm weather. It's impossibly fun.

An incredibly well-done video of a really cool car. Love the way she double-clutches with high heels. Thanks 'petrolicious'

If anything, I think the look just adds to the car's quirky, individual nature! It's a lovely little car you have :)

Thank you for taking the time to address some of the comments on the video. Just as a clarification, the decal in the window showed the break in procedure for a new Fiat 500. It showed the max speeds in each gear for the first 700km and then the max speeds from 700-1500km. After 1500 the engine was considered broken in and the instrument cluster had markings in red that indicated approx where to shift in each gear.

Great video and beautiful car

Drive this little car is amazing... lovely

ok i'm italian but i think this is one of the best car ever made. no one like fiat 500

You can just imagine these little things tearing around the streets of Rome, Turin or Milan back in the 60's.

Una bellissima 500D 😊🤗

Love it! A beautiful woman in a cute car is as good as a cute woman in a beautiful car! You've given me much happiness with this. Thank you.

Beautiful!

Perfect pair!

Bello!

Thank YOU Annetta for sharing such a cool video. I think it was taken in San Diego, am I right? There is someone who has a Cinquecento and goes to the Panera Bread in the Chula Vista center almost every morning. I love going by there just to see the car. Just watching your video made me feel more eager to try to get my hands on a 1950s or 60s Quinquecento ;)

To those who think this car isn't safe enough. I bumped once a Ford Ka at very slow speed in traffic: my iron bumper was intact whilst the Ka's one was crushed. Than I bumped once in my house iron gate (brake failure): the iron gate was bendend whilst the car bumper only entered a few centimeters into the car. Than remember that the maximum speed you can reach in this car is 100km/h (60 of the so called "mph") only on a 20km straight, in little downhill and with wind on your back :) I own this car and I can tell you that mine runs since 1971 and with her, my "Turbinosa", i've always got at home safely. On snow, with a broken suspension, without battery...nothing can stop it!

@s4n714g000

9 жыл бұрын

While having a sturdier car feels safer (because it wont brake as easy), having a plastic bumper helps reduce the force that you take when you crash into something. an iron bumper wont brake as easily, but a plastic one will absorb the impact better, thus making it safer for the driver. Personally I still prefer Iron, but plastic is there for a good reason.

@giovanniviola9354

9 жыл бұрын

I know...I'll promise you i'll drive slow to avoid another "iron bumper resistance test" ;)

@martijnlangeveld817

6 жыл бұрын

Giovanni Viola what a nice story!

Nothing is sexier than a woman driving manual, and when coupled to this little yellow part of history, Wow.

@OldcarsNmusic

9 жыл бұрын

See my reply to zack west- I think you'll agree!

@TheMetalButcher

9 жыл бұрын

Not just any manual, an unsyncro'd one at that.

very nice. beautiful car and awesome keychaine :)

It's so adorable, I'd like to own a 500

The Cars keyring is a nice little touch :D

What a fab car. Love it so much.

superb film.

I'd love seeing a honda/acura nsx on here!! Love the videos, keep up the good work!

that sounds amazing

When I was at Avio Interiors in Latina Italy I worked on Claudia Caputi's 500

Beautiful story, love that colour on the car. :)

Great Movie! Greetz from Holland!

I don't know what I was expecting haha, but it's pretty cool!

3:06 double clutching

@erikgonzalez2278

7 жыл бұрын

gianthrasher that's what I noticed hella boss

@ivorbolton9382

6 жыл бұрын

It's called double declutching in the UK. For cars with no synchromesh gearboxes, to change gear you depress the clutch, change into neutral, depress the clutch again and then select the next gear to change up or down through the gearbox. It's a learned skill to match the engine speed to what's happening in the gearbox! :)

@TheAndre8900

5 жыл бұрын

The 500 has no synch between 1st & 2nd gear.

@300michaela

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAndre8900 *between all gears

oh wow i had no idea. thats actually really cool to know, thank you. i dont know enough about the cars though to be able to distinguish them

A beautiful car!

The best small car ever made in history.

wonderful

What a fantastic video! Please do a feature on the BMW 3.0CSL or the M1. Those are my favorite classic cars. And the 507 but those are quite rare.

Love it!

Annetta sei uno spettacolo con quella 500 gialla 😍😍😍

Nice car..You have a great name too.

Absolutely loved this video and the passion this woman has for her car. Unlike many women , she gets it.

Perfekt!😊

Whoa! i'm in love

Absolutely awesome video, as Petrolicious has already accustomed us to. Congrats to Annetta (and husband) for the beautiful 500 (by the way, D stands for "derivata" which Fiat used to mean something as an evolution of a previous model, not diesel). It is awesome and refreshing to see a lady driving a classic properly, especially something with a non-synchro 'box where double declutching is absolutely required. I'd love to know the name of the first song used on the video, it's just so cool!

The sticker is a guide for when you need to shift the gears. It's a VERY cool sticker and it's very original too. All the 500's with the 498 cc engine had that sticker.

Excellent car!

this car is so nice,it has the flare that even the new version doesn't have...

For 90% of commutes this car is perfect and perfection. Probably more like 95%.