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Autobianchi Giardiniera
Overview
Manufacturer	Autobianchi
Also called	Autobianchi Bianchina Giardiniera
Production	1968–1977
Designer	Dante Giacosa
Body and chassis
Class	Supermini
Body style	station wagon van
Layout	RR layout
Doors	Suicide
Related	Fiat 500 Giardiniera
Powertrain
Engine	499 cc ohv Straight-2 17.5 hp
Dimensions
Length	3,190 mm (126 in)
Width	1,330 mm (52 in)
Height	1,340 mm (53 in)
Curb weight	560 kg (1,230 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica & Furgoncino Fiat 500 Giardiniera
Successor	Autobianchi "Nuova A112"

The Autobianchi Giardiniera is a supermini produced by the Italian automaker Autobianchi, based on the Fiat 500 Giardiniera. The Fiat version was offered since 1960, and was available in various configurations: station wagon and van. The Autobianchi Giardiniera was produced from 1968 to 1977, effectively replacing the Fiat counterpart.

It was also marketed as the Autobianchi Bianchina Giardiniera. The overall layout was very similar to the earlier Panoramica but the Giardiniera was more utilitarian oriented and ideally suited for light commerce. It also retained the same exterior design from Fiat with only a badge change, and still featured the suicide doors.

Production

References

1. ^ Bianchina - Giardiniera, www.autobianchi.org Retrieved on 30 July 2014
2. "FIAT 500 Giardiniera". nuova500.free.fr (in Italian). Retrieved 18 September 2019.
3. "March 1968 Quattroruote advertisement". nuova500.free.fr (in Italian). Retrieved 18 September 2019.

• Autobianchi vehicles
• Rear-engined vehicles
• 1960s cars
• 1970s cars
• Station wagons
• Cars introduced in 1968
• Cars discontinued in 1977