Autobianchi Giardiniera Explained

Autobianchi Giardiniera
Manufacturer:Autobianchi
Production:1968–1977
Predecessor:Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica & Furgoncino
Fiat 500 Giardiniera
Successor:Autobianchi "Nuova A112"
Class:Supermini
Layout:RR layout
Body Style:station wagon
van
Engine:499 cc ohv Straight-2 17.5 hp
Length:3190NaN
Width:1330NaN
Height:1340NaN
Weight:560NaN
Aka:Autobianchi Bianchina Giardiniera [1]
Related:Fiat 500 Giardiniera
Designer:Dante Giacosa

The Autobianchi Giardiniera is a supermini produced by the Italian automaker Autobianchi, based on the Fiat 500 Giardiniera. The Fiat version was offered since 1960, and was available in various configurations: station wagon and van. The Autobianchi Giardiniera was produced from 1968 to 1977, effectively replacing the Fiat counterpart.

It was also marketed as the Autobianchi Bianchina Giardiniera.[2] The overall layout was very similar to the earlier Panoramica but the Giardiniera was more utilitarian oriented and ideally suited for light commerce.[3] It also retained the same exterior design from Fiat with only a badge change, and still featured the suicide doors.

Production

Model Years produced Power (bhp) Capacity (cc) Production
Giardiniera wagon 1968–1977 17.5 499
Giardiniera Furgoncino van 1968–1977 17.5 499

Notes and References

  1. http://www.autobianchi.org/ita2/BianchinaGiardiniera.asp Bianchina - Giardiniera, www.autobianchi.org
  2. Web site: FIAT 500 Giardiniera. nuova500.free.fr. italian. 18 September 2019.
  3. Web site: March 1968 Quattroruote advertisement. nuova500.free.fr. italian. 18 September 2019.