Car enthusiasts are buzzing about a remarkable creation from 30-year-old Andrea Marazzi, who has designed and built what he claims is the world's narrowest Fiat Panda, measuring a mere 50 centimeters wide. Marazzi, from Bagnolo Cremasco, a small town east of Milan, showcased his unique vehicle at the recent Panda Pandino, an international rally celebrating the iconic Fiat Panda.
Marazzi dedicated a year to this meticulous project, which involved significant cutting, welding, and reshaping of an original Fiat Panda body. Footage from Tuesday shows the astonishingly thin car navigating a road, drawing gasps and stares from onlookers as it made turns.
"I created everything around me, cutting, welding sheet metal, plastics, gaskets and so on," Marazzi explained. He elaborated on the car's functionality, noting that it is fully electric, with a working steering system, forward and reverse gears, brakes, and operational lights, windows, and mirrors. The compact cabin was specifically built to accommodate his torso.
The car's engine is sourced from a scooter, with its power delivered via a rack controlled by the steering wheel. Despite the drastic modifications, Marazzi ensured that some original components remained, including the "original brake calipers, original hubs, original rims the same for the rear." The front features a single headlight flanked by its two original turn signals.
Marazzi revealed that his inspiration stemmed from years of observing the diverse modifications made by fellow Panda enthusiasts. According to viory, this year's Panda Pandino rally brought together over 1,000 different Fiat Panda models, making it the perfect stage for his unveiling.