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Adventures In a Blue Fiat

I owned a FIAT,or in truth.did it own me? It did break down with a remarkable, clock like regularity. My thin finances, this car did hungrily eat. As I was sent from being adriver, to walk the street. But that’s not the whole story, this I want to share with you. I met people that helped, joked and pushed, way more than just a few. F.I.A.T is a supposed moniker for “Fix It Again, Tony! I was so ashamed, but FORD’s moniker, dwells in the realm of the “esteemed, honored and beloved.... bawdy! Marines, mothers, friends were used to my regular assistance call! I remember slipping on a wet street, and taking a painful fall. Determined was I to get that FIAT to be in shape, Alas, my finances, did it rape! One rainy night, I had the worst of luck. I slid into an American car, like hitting an overweight, wild buck. My blue Fiat, alas, had met its final end. I was knocked out with injuries and a cut across my forehead! ¥¥¥¥ I still dream of her, and driving across this American, magnificent country. But if truth be told, the seats were so thin and lumpy. Making the cross country ride,a litlle more than bumpy! Note: My Fiat, was the Fiat 600 made in the 50’s. It was so lightweight, four men could lift her and carry her down the street! 3-18-2022

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Date: 3/20/2022 10:36:00 AM
Pangie, I looked up Fiats from early 70's and realized the guy I dated did not have a Fiat. I do not know why I believed it was a Fiat. I guess I always thought Fiat was a sporty cute little car, but the picture I saw was not so attractive. It looked more like a VW Bug. Wish I knew the name of that little sports car that Norman picked me up for school in!!
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Date: 3/20/2022 1:54:00 PM
No way a Fiat, did he drive. Right,. The one I sent you was my car.20 years earlie. FIAT makes sports cars now. I am no fan of the bug as it is related to Hitler in my mind! EuropeN highways are not gigantic as ours, we live in a huge country with a huge heart. Countries have blown America off.we helped rebuild EUROPE. THEY FORGOT. wars were not started by the USA, on their lands.Hitler and more slaughtered others, Stalin, Mussolini.,not Americans, Pangie
Date: 3/19/2022 3:32:00 PM
what year was first fiat?
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Date: 3/19/2022 4:56:00 PM
Mine ...late 50’s or early 60’s. The Fiat 600. It’s exactly what nmy Dad said?.. a coffee can. No AC. Motor in the back. The car hood , in front, flew up on the freeway... no Thanks, no more Fiats. Not to worry, we will all ride Bikes soon. Living in a green World.oMG....I wont buy a 60,ooo electric car. And with many on welfare..,they better get bikes. Food shortages predicted this summer. Newsom..,looney as a jaybird.. Pfizer cooling up booster 4. Gee Pangiexx
Date: 3/19/2022 3:31:00 PM
wow, you are lucky to have had a fiat. one of my first boyfriends (not really but he thought he was a boyfriend of mine) used to pick me up in his beautiful Fiat. The year was 72 so I suppose it was maybe a 72 or older. how old was yours? I felt so special being picked up in that gorgeous car, but I guess they are like FORD, fix or repair daily. My Mustang is Ford and I LoVe it!!!
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Date: 3/19/2022 6:24:00 PM
Mine? Far from gorgeous. Clown car,nothing beautiful about mind Sent you a picture. Mine was 10 years older or more. Crikey. Cars get problems this one.... Was the lemon of my Life, Pangie
Date: 3/19/2022 10:51:00 AM
Yep. My vehicle of fond memories was a 64 Volkswagen bus. Delightful read!
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Date: 3/19/2022 11:59:00 AM
Hi Joe...this is not the history of my first car. I bought this when I started teaching.there are more stories. Too bad I cannot write a limerick. It was brand new. I met so many great folks who helped me, that was the best part...we laughed a lot. People are more than kind. Now they make Fiats in the USA. So mechanics can fix Them thank you Prince..Pangie
Date: 3/19/2022 7:27:00 AM
Certain cars we own over the years provides fond memories. This was so fun to read. I really enjoyed it.
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Date: 3/19/2022 7:45:00 AM
Elena! You got that right! I had a host of cars over many years. I thought without arrogance, this was a fun read as you said, thank you,,, Pangie
Date: 3/19/2022 6:37:00 AM
Cute story. I've always owned a Ford my first car was a Pontiac Firebird.
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Date: 3/19/2022 7:41:00 AM
Hi, Eve, fords are terrific. I have a Ford Focus.. Wow....a Pontiac Firebird. Phenomenal. Beats my coffee can! Appreciate you reading and responding.... This was not a first car. I was a teacher when I bought it. First car was a red and white Chevy Bel Aire. Have a great day....hugs, Pangie

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