This model car from the welly die cast collection is a scale model of the Fiat Nuova 500. It is diecast with plastic parts, has opening doors and a pull back and go action, the approximate length is 4.75 inches.
The Fiat Nuova 500 was introduced in 1957. It had a small two cylinder engine and produced just 13 bhp. This model of the Fiat 500 had a fabric roof the folded all the way back. The Fiat Nuova 500 only had a top speed of 53 mph which does not seem very fast for today's standards, but was plenty fast enough for the small roads a round, Italian cities.
Please note: this scale model of a Fiat Nuova 500 is not suitable for children under three years of age.