When the Fiat Panda was introduced in 1980, it was characterized by pleasant simplicity. The inexpensive two-door had everything you could expect from a normal car, and it lacked all the bells and whistles that you could still do without today. Fiat itself described it in advertising as a "great box". The small car was designed by Giorgio Giugiaro. The engine of the Panda ranged from a two-cylinder twin with 650 cc to a 1.3-liter four-cylinder (diesel) and a 1.1-liter four-cylinder (gasoline). From 1983, an all-terrain Panda 4x4 with switchable all-wheel drive was even offered: Such an all-wheel-drive Panda even took part in the Paris-Dakar Rally. The all-wheel drive was developed by the Austrian company Steyr Puch.

A Fiat Panda 4x4 Trekking from 1992 can now be purchased in this auction: As intended, this "great box" was first delivered to Italy and registered there for the first time in July 1992. The car with the FIN ZFA141A0004773358 then came to Germany over the years and still has a total of 7 owners today – but according to the seller, this can no longer be traced exactly. The mileage is no longer verifiable, only the old vehicle registration document is available. A vehicle key is available to the Panda, whether matching numbers are given, is not known. The last completed main inspection will run until March 2023.

Compact dimensions and an angular design ensure the look of the Fiat Panda, which in this case is painted in white: External modifications deviating from the original condition are not recognizable, a repainting has already taken place according to the seller's information. The complete painting was captured with a photo documentation and seems to have been carried out at the sight of the current paint condition of this panda of very good quality. Gross defects in the paint are not to be enumerated, as optical defects are the slightly damaged rear bumper and scratches on the front bumper. However, the current owner excludes accident damage with the panda in its holding period.

As good as new off-road tyres of the dimension 145/80 are mounted on perfectly preserved and in black 13 inch steel rims. The brake system can be attributed an apparently decent condition, the raised chassis has no serious deficits and is therefore in good shape.

The interior of the Fiat Panda 4x4 is minimalistic: Except for the black artificial leather covers and the artificial leather inserts in the door panels, only the most necessary functions and equipment elements are on board, which is also needed for driving. The driver accesses a non-worn 4-spoke steering wheel. In terms of condition, the interior of this panda is a well-preserved condition to attest – only in the rear seating area are somewhat scratched side walls to be seen. In addition to power steering, the radio and heating are also on board the Fiat. – The windows are operated by hand crank.

The instrument cluster in the dashboard equipped with the most important information reads 110,120 kilometers: Although there is no proof of the overall mileage of the car, the mileage can be considered credible due to the good overall condition of this Fiat Panda 4x4. All displays, switches and instruments in the interior work perfectly.

The all-wheel-drive Panda is powered by a 1.0-liter in-line four-cylinder engine with 45 hp, which optionally delivers the power to all 4 wheels, as the all-wheel drive can be switched on. The gears are engaged via a 5-speed manual transmission: the seller has it mentioned that the third gear "scratches" a bit when inserted. In October 2021, this panda has undergone a final service. Finally, rust removal was carried out and the tie rod heads as well as the coupling and the cardan shaft have been renewed. Also new were the starter, the water pump and the timing belt. The current owner still sees the replacement of the engine mounts as upcoming work, as it "rumbles" slightly when uncoupled.

Newly sealed with underbody protection is the underbody of this Fiat Panda 4x4. If you want to buy an Italian cult vehicle with a high fun factor, compact dimensions and an off-road all-wheel drive, this Fiat Panda 4x4 Trekking is a good choice.