Collection of the 30´s microcars
Fiat 500 Topolino - 1936
The Fiat 500, commonly known as "Topolino",
is an Italian automobile model manufactured
by Fiat from 1936 to 1955.
Fiat 500 Topolino - 1939
The Topolino was one of the smallest cars in
the world at the time of its production.
Launched in 1937, three models were
produced until 1955, all with only minor
mechanical and cosmetic changes. It was
equipped with a 569 cc four-cylinder, side-
valve, water-cooled engine mounted in front
of the front axle, (later an overhead valve
motor) and so was a full-scale car rather
than a cyclecar. The radiator was located
behind the engine which made possible a
lowered aerodynamic nose profile at a time
when competitors had a flat, nearly vertical
grill. The shape of the car's front allowed
exceptional forward visibility.
1930-1939
After the Wall Street Crash of 1929, the largest stock market crash in American history, most of the decade was consumed by an economic downfall
called the Great Depression that had a traumatic effect worldwide. In response, authoritarian regimes emerged in several countries in Europe and South
America, in particular the Third Reich in Germany. Weaker states such as Ethiopia, China, and Poland were invaded by expansionist world powers, the
last of these attacks leading to the outbreak of the Second World War a few months before the end of the decade. The 1930s also saw a proliferation of
new technologies, especially in the fields of intercontinental aviation, radio, and film.
called the Great Depression that had a traumatic effect worldwide. In response, authoritarian regimes emerged in several countries in Europe and South
America, in particular the Third Reich in Germany. Weaker states such as Ethiopia, China, and Poland were invaded by expansionist world powers, the
last of these attacks leading to the outbreak of the Second World War a few months before the end of the decade. The 1930s also saw a proliferation of
new technologies, especially in the fields of intercontinental aviation, radio, and film.
Photos mainly by Matti Kreivilä. Historical facts and technical details of the vehicles provided by Wikipedia. Movies YouTube.
