If you are one of those who like popular classic car designs and appreciate riding things with your own hands, then this LEGO Creator Expert model that has taken the iconic Fiat 500 as inspiration could be for you, whether you are a young enthusiast or a nostalgic old man. And although it is mostly made of plastic bricks, it stands out as a mid-60s model (a 1965 500F).
The 960-piece kit is 11 centimeters high, 24 cm long and 11 cm wide, which means it will take up significant space on your desk. LEGO recreated the proportions of the 500 with great precision, and its designers included details such as the round headlights, the chrome emblem on the front, the plate-shaped hubcaps and the ventilated rear bonnet. It’s not as realistic as a die-cast model, but it’s recognizable as a 500.
It also comes with a luggage rack – and its respective hinged suitcase – and a highly detailed interior, while the roof (fabric and folding), the doors, the hood (where the fuel tank and spare wheel are hidden) and the tailgate (with its small air-cooled engine) are practicable. To complete the Italian flavor, LEGO also shows a small “painting” of the car in front of the Colosseum in Rome, along with a folding easel and a brush.
LEGO Creator Expert Construction Kits are for passionate adults and teens. From classic car models, buildings, and just about anything you can think of, LEGO’s advanced sets offer a world of nostalgia, self-expression, enjoyment and surprise. Kids sometimes use them as toys too!
In real life, the Fiat 500F developed 18 HP and 30.4 Nm. Although the curb weight was just half a ton, the time from 0 to 100 km / h took. Let’s say that speed was not always reached. The length of the LEGO replica depends on what you carry it on. As a curiosity, this version of the small Italian car was manufactured from 1965 to 1973, and only the first year equipped the suicide opening doors. Luckily for us, the miniature is one of those units.
If curiosity has piqued you and you want to give your workspace (or relaxation) a personal touch, LEGO has already put its 1:20 scale vision of the Fiat 500 up for sale. It costs 79.99 euros, and always It can unite other classics such as the Porsche 911 (930), the James Bond Aston Martin DB5 or other more modern models such as the Bugatti Chiron (even in a drivable version, although not for sale) or the new Land Rover Defender.