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The Fiat Topolino Revisited Thanks to 3D Printing
Put together a Fiat Topolino, 3D printing and summer… the result? A Fiat Topolino spiaggina specially made by Carrozzeria Castagna of Milan! The four-wheeler has been specifically designed just for the beach and with an unmistakable Italian style, immediately evoking&hellip
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Put together a Fiat Topolino, 3D printing and summer… the result? A Fiat Topolino spiaggina specially made by Carrozzeria Castagna of Milan! The four-wheeler has been specifically designed just for the beach and with an unmistakable Italian style, immediately evoking the idea of a beach vacation.
The model arrives brand new for summer 2024 and has been adapted for both stretch and regular convertible versions by the Milan-based Castagna brand. 3D printing, on which the company has focused heavily in recent years, was key in the vehicle’s transformation process. But what does Castagna’s new Fiat Topolino look like in detail?
Short and long Fiat Topolino compared.
The Fiat Topolino Becomes Beach-Ready
The Milan-based company Castagna is known for its long activity and experience in the design and customization of iconic and unique cars. This time it has got its hands on the Fiat Topolino, a small, lightweight and electric car that, now in a beach-ready version, is sure to capture the hearts of design and car enthusiasts with a mix of vintage charm and modernity. More specifically, the new version includes the removal of doors and roof, which have been replaced by raised thresholds with anti-intrusion steel bars and a roll cage, respectively. Transparent side guards are also present.
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