Hipster Italian Cars -
How Do They Fit the Modern Age?
Hipsters love things with an old-school vibe. Cars are not different.
Italian sport vehicles or a small town cruiser can definitely fit a hipster’s
taste. But can it fit modern-day standards as well? Time to find out!
Little Fiat, great spirit
The old Fiat 500 is perhaps the most hipster car
of all. According to some experts, it has the vibe
other similar vehicles lack. It also has that
charming personality that doesn’t seem to fade,
quite contrary. Especially when you place one of
these near a beach site or among the narrow
streets of Lukka, for example. Can you even
imagine a better scenery for an Instagram shot?
Throughout the years, all types of Fiat 500 were sold in millions, which makes it one of
the best selling cars in the world. Even today, new versions of this charming Italian car
are exceptionally popular in Europe. They look amazing, they perform even better. They
fit every parking lot, and are easy to maintain. The older models, however, might not be
as powerful, but they surely keep the pace with the rest advantages. Truly a great thing
for a single hipster to attract the other half with a sense of style and practicality.
Although it is not a family car, it can definitely bring everything you need for a
romantic road trip in Italy. Yes, a vintage Fiat is the ultimate hipster car.
Electric Italian classics
It is worth noting that ecology is as important to hipsters as the vintage appearance. It is
hard to expect a restored Fiat 500 Lusso can be fully electric these days. Maybe later in
the future, but now, while petrol is still around, vintage Italian mini cars won’t be eco-
friendly in the same way an electric Fiat 500 from 2023 is. But you know what? Modern
versions of this brilliant little car bring the 2 worlds together.
Just look at the Fiat 500 Icon. It has that charming look a vintage hipster car should
have. At the same time, it has all the benefits Italian electric car manufacturers have to
offer. That includes not only environmental-friendly approach, but tech solutions like
Bluetooth connectivity or a big touchscreen as well. And hipsters like to be technically
up-to-date, don't they? So, is there are reason to buy a vintage vehicle? Not really.
What’s more, older well-maintained Italian classics tend to be rather expensive. That’s
the natural effect of fashionable trends in the car industry. The second-hand markets
simply react to the demand. The sales of electric cars, on the other hand, are showing
that prices are gradually falling. Electric vehicles in Europe are becoming more
common, so this tendency is justified. As a result, a vintage-looking electric car 2023 is
something every hipster should investigate before going for a 50-year-old classic.
Are vintage cars often stolen in Italy?
No. Although this country is known for car thieves, unfortunately, the most stolen cars
in Italy are not Ferraris, vintage Lancias or beautiful Fiats from the seventies. The SUVs
have a big theft problem. Yes, massive 4x4 cars are stolen more often than a small Fiat
500. Even a relatively new models don’t suffer much from thieves. SUVs do. Fiat
Pandas and VW Golfs also make a good target for car thieves in Italy.
Spares for Fiat 500
The above is yet another reason why a hipster should go for an old-school electric Fiat
500. Additionally, parts for this particular range are extremely easy to find at Ovoko.
That makes this Italian little car very practical in maintenance. Spares for cars from the
previous century might not be that common.