Club 500
A Fiat for life

Italians and their love for cars are legendary. Ferrari and Lamborghini are world famous, but for some people there is no better car than the Fiat 500. Among them is Brunero Baccheschi, president of the Club 500 in Torrita di Siena.

On the first of January 2000, owners of this nice little car united to share their love for the Fiat 500. Every year there are three big gatherings, organised by Baccheschi, who also runs a bar at the Porta Nova in Torrita di Siena. “Originally the Fiat 500 was a working class car. It wasn't expensive and ideal to go to work with, as well as to use in the free time.”

The production of the Fiat 500 started in 1957, and the last one was finished in 1974. Back then it was a cheap car, but now it's on its way to become antique, prices have increased a bit. “Now, in 2004 a Fiat 500 costs between 2.600 and 10.400 euros. My car is a special one and is a little more pricy.”

The club consists of 22 members and is a real club in all aspects: president, treasure keeper, council and secretary have their hands full the whole year. “We organise three gatherings a year; one in Torrita for old-timers, as well for cars as for motorcycles, and two gatherings in Montefollonico and Torrita di Siena for Fiat 500s.”

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- Deze site werd gerealiseerd dankzij de samenwerking tussen het gemeentebestuur en de bevolking van Torrita di Siena en tien afgestudeerden 2004 van de Katholieke Hogeschool Mechelen, België, departement Handelswetenschappen en Bedrijfskunde, campus De Ham opleiding Journalistiek. - © Torrita di Siena