Why The Original Fiat 127 Is A Cool Italian Classic

The 127’s introduction, in 1971, is one of the most significant chapters of Fiat’s history, as it finally brought the company’s superminis into the modern era.

The 1971 Fiat 127 (picture from the Stellantis Emea Press site)

Fiat’s engineering supremo, Dante Giacosa, had long been advocating for front-wheel-drive on the company’s…