Italians love their cars, especially the luxe kind. But it is not the Alfa Romeos, Maseratis, Lamborghinis or the Ferraris that make my heart skip a beat.
In Rome, mini cars rule! You’ll see them everywhere… zipping by the narrow cobble stoned streets like bumblebees on streroids…
a minivan!
Shoved Parked in slots that could only accomodate Vespas…
Innocently hiding behind bushes…
Parked right in the middle of the road in support of non-conformity…
Or just quietly contemplating on life and love…
Baby, you can read my car! But can someone translate?
Side note:
Later, I found out that in Rome, mini cars or micro cars that have 50cc engines are classified as mopeds so a person does not need a driver’s license in order to drive one. As an alternative to mopeds, parents see mini cars as a safer way for their teenaged children to get around. Thus, the number of mini cars have steadily risen over the years. I can’t blame them. If Hubby and I were living in Italy (and if we could afford it), we would definitely get a Fiat 500. We are so fond of Italian mini cars that we bought a Fiat Uno some years ago. Just 1000cc, the Uno is a reliable ride that will take you from point A to B with the least amount of gasoline. Incidentally, as a testament to his undying love for Fiat, Hubby had the Fiat Abarth emblem TATTOOED on his left leg. I kid you not. That’s just how crazy he is. For Fiat.
Love the pics! The Reads have a smart car btw =)
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Thanks, Inge. Yup, we remembered them nga eh.:)