USA Fiat 500 Club

Fiat has indicated that by the End of March, the amazing little Fiat 500 will be at 50 dealers and 130 dealers by the end of the year. It has been said that the base model "POP" will retail for $15,500, while the sport will begin at $17,500. Later, it is expected that a cabrio moel and of course, the one thing I personally am waiting for, the Abarth model.

Beyond the release of further 500 models, there is of course the possibility that other Fiat models, as well as other brands under the Fiat name such as Alfa Romeo, will begin sales in the US.



Laura Soave, who heads up the Fiat brand marketing efforts in the USA was quoted as saing, "We need to weave ourselves into American culture". Let me suggest that one of the best ways to weave yourself into American culture is to encourage owners and enthusiasts to organize and flourish through the passions articulated here at USA Fiat 500 Club, and expressed through spirited drives, organized events, and strong relationships built here and there in the real US of A.

Let us all be a part of building a successful reintroduction here....I look forward to seeing our group swell, as the enthusiasm for the retro 500 grows over coming months and years.

For many here in the great old USA, the name Fiat is hardly recognizable and for others, it carries with it an historical record of letting you down at the wrong time. Most have heard the phrase "Fix It Again Tony" (FIAT). There are however, many Fiat lovers here in the US and I am one of them. Ironically, I had a mechanic friend who specialized in Fiat's and Ferrari's, and his name? Tino. For me "Fix It Again Tino" seems most appropriate.

2011 ushers in a new Fiat; one that promises to leave behind the aforementioned reputation and build an enthusiast base far beyond the Fiat USA of old. That's where the USA Fiat 500 club comes into play....The plan is to build a free and large community of Fiat 500 owners and enthusiasts. Together we'll share, learn, customize, race, cruize, and most importantly we'll get to know a bunch of great people we wouldn't have ever met or conversed with if it weren't for a single car, built by Fiat, the 500.



Please take a moment to register, share your story, and participate in building this club. Should you have a desire to host a local Fiat 500 club, please let me know and I'll create a forum area for your group to grow free of charge. The local clubs have been successful with other car clubs I have created www.clubcobra.com www.clubhotrod.com www.clubchopper.com .

Enjoy!

Sincerely,


Brent Mills