Tag: car

  • Nothing Less Than 500

    A beloved Fiat 500 or Cinquecento in Bagheria.

  • Smart before Smart

    In cities and towns built before the invention of the automobile (i.e., most of those in Sicily), if you must use a car, a small one is recommended, so you don’t get stuck in an alley meant for a donkey to pass through! Here’s an example of a “smart” choice–before Smart Cars existed: a Fiat…

  • Classic Fiat 500

    When driving in old cities like Ragusa (pictured here), a small car is in order so you can maneuver securely down narrow streets. This lemon-colored Fiat 500 (AKA: Cinque-Cento) would be my automobile of choice.  Don’t be afraid to have a visual connection to the drivers around you and to use your horn; it’s a…