To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Fiat Panda 4×4’s debut in June 1983, Niels van Roij Design presents a restomod project that pays tribute to what is considered to be the world’s first small, transverse-engined production car with all-wheel drive. This project, in collaboration with Kaeve Cars, is called the Panda 4×4 Piccolo Lusso, and while it may not look drastically different from the original car, almost every component has been rebuilt or redesigned.

The exterior of the Piccolo Lusso features a unique Azzurro Blu paint finish, reminiscent of the beautiful azure waters that surround Italy’s picturesque coasts. Inside, the cabin is adorned with luxurious Mediterranean leather upholstery, exuding warmth and sophistication. The designer studio has paid homage to the iconic boxy silhouette of the Italian classic by using cloth upholstery on the seat hearts and rear bench centers.