THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Fiat
- Base model
- 500 Pepita
- Version
- bespoke trim-and-colour show one-off
- Production period
- 2008
- Body style
- Hatchback
- Designer
- Maria Paola Stola
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Fiat 500 Pepita is an extraordinary one-off creation that redefines luxury in small car design. Developed by Studio Torino, this exclusive model takes the iconic Fiat 500 and elevates it to an unprecedented level of opulence and craftsmanship. One of the most distinctive features of the Pepita is its exterior, which incorporates 24-carat gold in the paint mixture. Even the tires are adorned with this precious metal, making the Pepita a true statement of extravagance. Inside, the lavishness continues with an interior that is upholstered in genuine crocodile skin, offering a texture and richness rarely seen in automotive design. The dashboard is finished with mother of pearl, adding to the car’s sense of luxury and refinement. The exquisite combination of these materials transforms the Fiat 500 Pepita into a work of art, blending high fashion with automotive design. The interior was designed by Maria Grazia Stola. Her vision for the Pepita was to create an interior that exudes elegance and exclusivity, and she achieved this by carefully selecting premium materials and crafting an environment that feels both opulent and unique. Every detail of the Fiat 500 Pepita, from the gold accents to the crocodile upholstery, speaks to its one-of-a-kind status and the artistry involved in its creation. This special edition of the Fiat 500 is a true collector’s item, symbolizing the intersection of luxury fashion and automotive innovation. It stands as a bold expression of individuality, turning a humble city car into a luxurious masterpiece fit for connoisseurs of rare and unique vehicles. The Fiat 500 Pepita showcases the creative possibilities of custom car design and remains a shining example of how even the smallest of cars can make the biggest of statements.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
- Mechanical platform
- Fiat 500
Engine & performance
- Specification notes
- STUDIOTORINO first-party material defines Pepita as a trim-and-colour execution on the Fiat 500, not a new body/powertrain programme. Only the Fiat 500 donor basis is structured; no technical donor data are duplicated.
03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS
Design, body & suppliers
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Fiat
- Design Studio · Documented
- Studio Torino
- Designer · Candidate
- Maria Paola Stola
Body form & construction
- Body style
- Hatchback
- Platform base
- Fiat 500
04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY
Events & chronology
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
08 / GALLERY
Photo gallery 1 photographs
09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE
Period photographs & advertising
The period archive gallery will show historical photographs, advertisements, brochures and press images once assets, provenance and usage rights have been recorded in the masterfile.








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